Mark Rizzo Email & Phone Number

Upstate New York

Responsible for leading and managing a Commercial Banking market with the primary goals of providing solutions for our customers, focusing on building long-term customer relationships and deepening those relationships through strategic thought leadership, strong product knowledge, flawless deal execution, and superior customer service across business banking, middle market, and mid-corporate customers. In this role I manage a team of commercial relationship managers (RMs) responsible for originating credit related products, treasury management products, investment banking and capital markets products. Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development. Make decisions and resolve issues to meet business objectives. Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Managed a team of Senior Relationship Managers in the Middle Market Department at M&T Bank.• Oversaw a portfolio of 150 middle market, not-for-profit, and large corporate relationships totaling nearly $2 billion in financing commitments.• Developed strategies to support customers ranging from $10 million to $5 billion in size.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Wharton School Of Business Leadership Certificate Program, Banking And Leadership

Partnership between the Wharton School of Business and the American Banking Association. Three-year program provides leadership skills.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society

Stonier Graduate School Of Banking, Banking And Financial Support Services, Class Of 2018

The ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking is an executive management school for the financial services industry. The primary objectives.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honors Fraternity, University at Buffalo Accounting Association

Education record

Activities and Societies: Planning Committee, LaSallian Gala (2006-Present)