MBA Leadership Development Program Associate

divh2MBA Leadership Development Program / h2pOur MBA Leadership Development Program (LDP) empowers top MBA talent to become exceptional leaders who drive impact at Western Southern and in the community. Through strategic assignments and direct collaboration with senior leaders, LDP associates contribute meaningfully from day one. / ppOur Leadership Development Program is designed to develop top MBA graduates (LDP associates) through strategic, high visibility assignments and partnership with our senior leadership team. Our LDP challenges the best to become extraordinary financial services leaders with impact throughout Western Southern Financial Group. / ph3Responsibilities / h3pstrongWhat You Will Do : / strong / pulliLDP associates participate in four to six rotations over the three-year program that provide a strategic perspective of the major business units that comprise Western Southern Financial Group. Typical assignments include : investments, financial analysis, due diligence, strategic planning and innovative technology solutions. Each assignment provides you ownership of the most demanding and leading-edge projects in Western Southern Financial Group. / liliOur LDP program is small and select, and LDP associates receive a generous share of our senior leaders time and attention. You report directly to the most senior officer responsible for your assigned operation. In addition, a member of senior leadership is selected as your coach and mentor - your advocate throughout the program - to ensure your experiences effectively prepare you for a leadership role. / liliAfter successfully completing three years of rotational assignments throughout Western Southern Financial Groups family of companies, LDP associates are promoted to officer-level positions. Placement is based on your career interests and passions as well as organizational needs. With solid academic MBA backgrounds and three years of strategic exposure to our businesses, LDP alumni are well prepared for the next level of leadership within our organization. / liliPerforms other duties as assigned. / liliComplies with all policies and standards. / li / ulh3Qualifications / h3ulliWorking toward Masters degree, preferably in accounting, finance, operations, economics, management / operations, marketing, or business analytics. (Required) / liliProven business savvy with financial acumen / liliDemonstrated creative problem-solving skills / liliCompetency in and a commitment to collaboration / liliA concentration in finance, strategy, consulting or management / liliStrong leadership and communication skills / liliFamiliar with use and knowledge of spreadsheet (Excel) and word processing (MS Word) applications. / li / ulpstrongWork Setting / Position Demands : / strong / pulliWorks in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings. / liliRequires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis. / liliRequires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and / or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned. / liliRequires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis. / liliRequires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions / liliPerforms substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work. / liliExtended hours required during peak workloads or special projects / events. / li / ulpstrongTravel Requirements : / strong / pulliNone / li / ul / div