Banking Development Program Associate

Hancock Whitney Bank • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

All applicants/candidates for this position must be a current Hancock Whitney Associate or have successfully completed the Hancock Whitney Corporate Internship Program. The Banking Development Program Associate participates in an 18-month rotational program designed to develop future bankers in commercial, business, and private banking. Participants gain hands-on experience across client-facing and operational roles, working with banking products, services, and processes. Through training, mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to financial planning, credit, and risk management, participants build the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career as a banking officer. Upon successful completion, associates may be placed in Business, Commercial, or Private Banking roles, with opportunities to pursue professional licensing as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong interest in banking and client relationship management.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, rotational program environment.
• Eagerness to learn and pursue professional development opportunities, including potential licensing (FINRA Series 7/66 and Life & Health Insurance) during the program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 18-month rotational assignment across client-facing and operational banking roles including Commercial, Business and Private Banking.
• Gain hands-on experience in banking products, services, credit standards, and pricing through training, assignments, mentorship, team collaboration and other events
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, marketing materials, and account documentation.
• Support client onboarding, account management, and banking product delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Treasury Management, Commercial Real Estate, and Wealth/Private Banking.
• Contribute to projects that improve client experience and operational efficiency.
• Attend management meetings to learn about company objectives, processes, risk management, and controls.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and continuous professional growth throughout rotations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees