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Professional Development Associate

NBT Bank
Vestal, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Pay Range: $18.50 - $23.42

Performs assigned duties, responsibilities, and studies throughout the bank as required through the training sequence. Become familiar with the operations and procedures in each of the departments training is provided and temporary work assignments are assigned. Incumbents must rotate sequentially throughout the company on a specified training sequence.

Education and Experience:

  • Associate's degree in related field preferred in Business Administration, Operations or additional related degree)
  • Established work experience in business or a customer service environment preferred (Internships, full or temporary employment)
  • Strong desire and willingness to learn the banking business by rotating through the key functions performing the required work

Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem solving decision making skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn technical aspects of position.
  • Must have positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment.

Unique Job Characteristics and Requirements:

  • Travel less than 50%
  • Driver's License required
  • Reliable transportation required
  • Willing to assume job assignments during the training period and post training period with respect to job sequence outline. Desire and interest in learning the business by engaging and participating in entry level roles and general banking education. Placement to other role may occur as business necessitates.

Tasks Performed:

  • 90% Exposureperform essential functions of the Branch. Teller Training, Teller: Ensures accurate and timely processing of routine and non-routine teller transactions. Learns the branch products as to participate in the branch’s sales activities.ExposurePerform essential functions of Call Center: Addressesresolves a wide range of customer inquiries. Facilitates outbound salesservice calls. Exposureperform fundamental functions of Credit Administration: LDCC, Commercial WorkoutSpecial Assets, Credit SupportAppraisalLeasing. Spreading financial statements, reviewing loan and post-closing documents, preparation of asset quality reports, flood and appraisal support.Exposureperform fundamental functions of Consumer Lending: Dealer Finance, Retail Collections, General Underwriting. Support dealers, contact past due customers, data entry, support branches with respect to service and financing requests.
  • 5% Completed required training and education in the Principles of Banking and Leadership
  • 5% Other Duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

  • Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
  • Stationary 75% of time or greater
  • Move Objects to Maximum 10 lbs

Why Work at NBT

At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community – because your success drives our success.

Wellbeing

At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Community Involvement

NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.

Culture

NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued.

Career Development

Whether you’re just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential.

Total Rewards

NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives – ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Business Stability

NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We've weathered the market's ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

  • Generous Paid Time Off: At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire.
  • Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: For healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Employer-Paid Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage.
  • Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
  • Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.
  • Adoption Assistance: Supporting your growing family.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education and career growth.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
  • Pet Insurance: For all your furry friends.
  • Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.

Benefits for Part-Time Employees Working 20 Hours/Week:

  • Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
  • Generous Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.

Benefits for All Part-Time Employees:

  • Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan for employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year, all designed to help secure your future
  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave: For your health and safety.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
  • Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Salary : $19 - $23

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