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Katherine Hesch

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Director of Retail Compliance at M&T Bank
📍 Buffalo, New York, United States

Katherine is the Director of Retail Compliance at M&T Bank, where she has held several senior legal and compliance roles. She leverages a strong legal foundation from her time as an Associate at Phillips Lytle LLP and her education at Syracuse University College of Law to navigate complex banking regulations.

Katherine shows a passion for connecting with people on the front lines of the business. She enjoys visiting branches, engaging with market leaders, and collaborating with her peers in risk and operations to gather valuable, direct feedback and strengthen team dynamics.

She recently transitioned from a senior legal counsel position to her current director role, blending deep legal expertise with operational compliance.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Director of Retail Compliance
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
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Retail Banking Compliance
Her current title is Director of Retail Compliance, making this her primary area of focus and expertise at M&T Bank.
Corporate Law
She has an extensive background as Senior Associate General Counsel at M&T Bank and previously worked as an associate at a law firm.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Director of Retail Compliance
M&T Bank
2-2021 - 3-2024
Senior Vice President, Senior Associate General Counsel
M&T Bank
7-2020 - 2-2021
Administrative Vice President, Senior Associate General Counsel, Enterprise-Wide Banking
M&T Bank
9-2001 - 4-2012
Associate
Phillips Lytle LLP
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Education
1998 - 2001
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Syracuse University College of Law
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