Expect standard investment banking technicals, but with more emphasis on qualitative judgment. An interviewer may care less about memorized formulas than about whether you can explain the drivers of valuation, identify transaction risks, and communicate an answer to a client.
Your motivation also needs to reflect M&T’s platform. M&T is a regional bank with deep commercial banking relationships, a significant presence across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, and a history of serving middle-market businesses. That regional context matters. Its acquisition of People’s United in 2022 expanded that footprint. For your interview, the key point is that advisory work can sit alongside lending and broader corporate relationships.