Commercial Banking & Wealth Management Leadership Development Program

Leadership Development Institute

Busey's Leadership Development Institute provides a unique and comprehensive learning experience focused on Commercial Banking and Wealth Management by engaging participants in an intensive 24-month rotational training track through our highest revenue producing business lines, learning how to drive value and create meaningful impact. The innovative curriculum and experiences provide candidates foundational skills and specialized insight into Commercial Banking and Wealth Management at Busey while immersing participants into our relationship-focused culture, ultimately developing a strong associate who understands customer needs and can deliver compelling strategies and solutions through a personalized, holistic review of the client.

During the program, you will be based in Champaign, Illinois, the foundation of Busey's 150+ year history, and an intentional arrangement that offers exposure to Busey's executive and senior leadership. You will also have opportunities to travel to other markets across the Busey footprint and interact with associates amongst all business lines through formal rotations and day-to-day responsibilities performing the Credit Analyst and Financial Planning functions. The newest cohort of Busey's Leadership Development Institute will begin in early June 2026. "Bridge" employment opportunities are available leading up to the program start for those who are eligible. Career paths following program graduation are in either Commercial Banking or Wealth Management, with roles such as a Commercial Portfolio Manager or a Wealth Advisor Associate, leading to future opportunities as a Commercial Relationship Manager, Private Wealth Advisor or Fiduciary Advisor. These roles are based across Busey's various markets and individual placement will be subject to business need at that time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Commercial / Credit experience offers a structured credit training program, where participants develop an understanding of credit products, lending practices, and financial analysis. Participants will work on live commercial loan requests alongside commercial lenders across Busey's footprint, serving customers in a variety of different industries.
• Wealth Management experience offers a structured training program where participants will earn their Wealth Management Specialist (TM) (WMS (TM)) designation and gain a deep understanding of the financial planning process, including data gathering, analyzing and writing summary statements, and presenting to both clients and prospects. Participants will receive substantial exposure to talented teams leading specialized functions.
• Curriculum Rotations :

Participants will be introduced to the company's products, services and processes that will foster the skills and knowledge needed to make valuable contributions to our company.

Education & Experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Grow a balanced network and build relationships across the organization allowing for deeper enrichment and understanding of all bank functions

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Financial Planning & Services or other business-related graduate

Compensation And Benefits Salary offered is based on factors, including but not limited to, the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance. (Program Base Salary - Year 1 : $65,000.00) Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package in return for your time, talents, efforts, and ultimately, results. Your personal and professional well-beingnow and in the years to comeare important to us. Busey's Total Rewards include a competitive benefits package offering 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, supplemental voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness incentives and an employee assistance program. In addition, eligible associates may take advantage of pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Visit Busey for more information.

Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey's commitment to delivering service excellence. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability / Vets.