Management Development Associate

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NBT Bank is offering a twelve-month training program designed to prepare associates for mid-level professional roles across multiple banking departments. The program emphasizes education, skills development, and hands-on work experiences to foster intellectual and practical growth.

Incumbents rotate through departments such as Wealth Management, Branch operations, Credit, Business Banking, Retail Collections, and Operations, with opportunities to learn across the bank’s footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related degree required.
• Strong writing, listening, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and influence others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Willing to assume job assignments during the training period and post training locations within bank footprint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare associates for mid-level professional roles through education, training, and hands-on work experiences.
• Rotate through departments such as Wealth Management, Branch experience, Credit, Business Banking, Retail Collections, Operations, Wealth Management and Consumer Lending.
• Learn bank operations and procedures across training assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

and the job listing Expires on October 3, 2026

Full-Time Job Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics & Finance

Prepare associates to assume mid-level professional roles inside NBT post the twelve-month training process. Associates’ preparation will be achieved through education, skills development (training) and actual work experiences providing both intellectual and skill growth. Performs assigned duties, responsibilities, and studies throughout the bank as required through the training program. Become familiar with the operations and procedures in each of the departments training is provided and temporary work assignments are assigned. Incumbents must rotate sequentially throughout the company on a specified training program. Areas of focus may vary but are likely to include Wealth Management, Branch experience, Credit, Business Banking, Retail Collections, Operations, Wealth Management, Consumer Lending and other related areas.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related degree required

Skills and Abilities

• Strong writing, listening & communication skills are necessary.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, customer relations and relationship-building skills required.
• Ability to lead and influence others.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to learn technical aspects of position.

Unique Job Characteristics and Requirements

Willing to assume job assignments during the training period and post training anywhere within the Bank’s geographic footprint. Desire and interest in learning the business by engaging and participating in entry level roles and general banking education.