Banking Development Program Associate

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JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

• 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.
  
  

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.
  
  

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.