Commercial Banking & Wealth Management Leadership Development Program

Busey • Champaign, IL

128d • $65,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Financial Planning & Services or other business-related graduate.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and competitive with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic/intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in community or school-based organizations or equivalent work experience.
• Interest in working in the Commercial Lending and Wealth Management industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of credit products, lending practices, and financial analysis through structured credit training.
• Work on live commercial loan requests alongside commercial lenders across Busey’s footprint.
• Earn the Wealth Management Specialist (TM) designation and gain a deep understanding of the financial planning process.
• Participate in curriculum rotations to learn about the company’s products, services, and processes.
• Engage in various department rotations including relationship and treasury management, service support, compliance, loan review, and special assets.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Profit sharing
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Supplemental voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees