What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mail & Document Processing Associate (Trust and Investment Services) position at mtb?
Overview: This role is a critical part of Trust Operations, responsible for the secure handling, tracking, and distribution of physical trust assets and confidential client documents. The position supports our internal business partners by ensuring original documents and incoming mail are accurately researched, logged, safeguarded, and delivered to the appropriate stakeholders. Working in a small, collaborative team environment, this role combines mail processing, document custody, and vault management functions and plays an important part in maintaining the integrity of the bank’s fiduciary and regulatory obligations. What You’ll Do: Receive, review, and process a high volume of incoming physical mail and trust documents, including stocks, bonds, insurance policies, titles, promissory notes, and other original contractual agreements. Research each item using internal systems to identify the correct trust account, administrator, or business partner for proper routing. Accurately log, track, and report inbound and outbound mail using Excel-based tracking tools and internal logs. Distribute documents to appropriate internal recipients and coordinate timely pickups and deliveries to warehouse and imaging sites. Assist with filing, organizing, and storing original documents in secure vault environments in accordance with trust and security requirements. Support broader Trust Operations initiatives and special projects during slower mail periods. Maintain strict adherence to risk, regulatory, fiduciary, and internal control standards. Identify and escalate potential risk or process issues as needed. Contribute to a professional, inclusive team culture that reflects the M&T Bank brand and values. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 20-30 pounds Ability to climb ladders or stools, bend, and reach for filing Ability to stand and move for long periods of time Education and Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). 1 years’ general work experience. Education and Experience Preferred: High level of organization and attention to detail. Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize daily workload. Comfortable working independently while following established procedures. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and administrative tracking tools. Prior experience in mail processing, vault operations, document control, or records management. Office experience in regulated or detail‑heavy environments (e.g., banking, legal, medical records, insurance). Experience filing, organizing, or managing physical documents. Strong communication skills and a customer‑service mindset. Work Model/Office Location: This is a 100% onsite position requiring five days in office per week. Eligible candidates must live within commuting distance to 1100 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Scheduled Shift/Required Availability: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-4:15pm Why This Role Matters: This position directly supports the safekeeping of clients’ most important legal and financial documents. Accuracy, discretion, and reliability are essential, and the work you do helps ensure trust assets are handled properly, risks are minimized, and fiduciary responsibilities are met. M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $28.84 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location: Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at careersitesupport@mtb.com for assistance. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. 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