Banker Development Program

UMB Financial Corporation; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing provided

Moving expense assistance

Enrollment in mentorship program

Descripción de la vacante

UMB Financial Corporation’s Banker Development Program (BDP) is a 24-month paid immersive development track designed to launch recent graduates into commercial banking. Associates gain hands‑on experience by working on real client deals, presenting to leadership, and rotating from credit to product to sales while building essential relationships.

The program includes structured learning, mentorship, and housing coverage during the six‑month training period at our Kansas City headquarters, plus

Formación

• Recent graduates or those early in their career are encouraged to apply.
• Strong relationship-building and analytical skills are valued.
• Willingness to learn and grow in commercial banking.

Responsabilidades

• Join client meetings and collaborate on meaningful projects.
• Participate in real client deals and present to leadership.
• Move from credit to product to sales, building judgement and relationships.

Conocimientos

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Learning orientation

Communication

Educación

Recent graduates / early career

Herramientas

CRM/BI tools

Descripción del empleo

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Direct learning from leaders who invest in you

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More Experience

Join client meetings and collaborate on meaningful projects

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More Focus

Build foundations for success with structured learning

The Banker Development Program (BDP) is a 24-month paid immersive and focused development program designed to launch recent college graduates or those early in their career into successful careers in commercial banking.

Through hands‑on learning, mentorship and real-world exposure, BDP associates gain skills to help them thrive as commercial bankers. BDP associates work on real client deals, present deals to leadership, and move deliberately from credit to product to sales -- building the critical judgement and relationships it takes to run their own business client portfolio.

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Foundational support

• Structured learning to build expertise in commercial foundations for success
• Leadership and communication skill-building exercises

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Mentorship and coaching

• Direct learning from experienced bankers and leaders who encourage growth through opportunities, challenge and knowledge- sharing
• Participation in first‑hand client meetings and meaningful projects that influence real decisions

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Housing coverage

• Housing provided during six‑month training period at Kansas City corporate headquarters*
• Assistance with moving expenses for final market placement relocation

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• Multiple years of career growth compounded into a 24‑month highly supportive program
• Upon program completion, BDP associates have the foundation for a successful commercial banking career

Quote from Adam Belk

"It's a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to be here... and I'm excited to be a part of it."

We’ve designed this program to help boost early career growth. Ideal applicants are:

SVG Highly achievement-oriented with a strong focus on learning

SVG Highly achievement-oriented with a strong focus on learning

SVG Focused on relationship‑building and strengthening analytical skills

SVG Focused on relationship‑building and strengthening analytical skills

SVG Recent graduates (within one year) or those early in their career (1‑2 years work experience)

SVG Recent graduates (within one year) or those early in their career (1‑2 years work experience)

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Interested in banking or the financial services industry

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Willing to be based in growing markets and complete a six‑month introductory experience in Kansas City

Program overview

From application to program completion, here’s what to expect:

Application process

• September: Applications open for the 2027 cohort.
• Fall: Interviews
• Winter: Final placements
• June 2027: Program begins for 2027 cohort

Program structure

• Months 1 – 6: The program begins in June, with the first six months spent in Kansas City at the UMB Corporate Headquarters.
• Months 7 – 12: Program associates move to their designated markets and begin in‑market projects.
• Months 13 – 24: The program continues in the designated markets as associates learn and become immersed in the local markets, customers and business relationships.

Our program welcomes a select group of individuals each year, with cohort sizes typically ranging from 10 to 15 BDP associates. The exact number varies based on organizational needs and opportunities available.

UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request.