Karen Makar

Karen Makar is a seasoned financial professional currently serving as Senior Vice President, Community Banking Reporting Manager at M&T Bank since May 2022. Prior experience includes roles as Enterprise Data Consultant and Risk Officer at First Citizens Bank, and co-owner of Nickel City Athletics. Previous positions at M&T Bank encompassed AVP, Enterprise Risk Business Analytics & Reporting Analyst, as well as AVP, Sr. Risk Specialist, focusing on optimizing risk management infrastructure and providing operational risk reporting. Additionally, Karen held various roles at HSBC, where responsibilities included supporting cross-border commercial accounts and enhancing global banking product sales. Karen holds an MBA from Canisius University and a bachelor's degree in International/Global Studies from the University at Buffalo, complemented by an Associate Certificate in Project Management from ESI/George Washington University.