Management Development Program
Recruitment for our next cohort will begin this Fall!
Earn as you learn
NBT Bank's Management Development Program is an in-depth, hands-on introduction to the business of banking and financial services. Join us for a year-long, full-time, rotational development experience that puts you on a fast track to success with NBT Bank!
If you’re a recent college graduate or early-career professional with an interest in the industry and a desire to jump start your career, we’re looking for you!
Recruitment for our 2026 class will begin in the fall of 2025
Get to know us
NBT is home to a diverse array of career paths and opportunities – Explore them and discover how they align with your skills and passions.
Completion of the Management Development Program will prepare participants to assume full-time critical roles in:
- Branch management
- Commercial banking
- Finance
- Accounting
- Operations
- Wealth management
- Risk management
Benefits of the Program
- Learn the business of banking and financial services through foundational hands-on experiences
- Personal access to executives including networking events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Significant advancement and learning opportunities
- Flexible career pathing
- Hands-on coaching, mentoring, combination of team-based and individual learning/development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Proven program ~ Over 10 years of successful graduates!
“The MDP program allowed me to continue learning about banking through different departments while adding value to the company. The access to people across the bank that are willing and eager to help you not only helped my understanding of banking, but also my career interests. The flexibility, support, and opportunities within the MDP program have and will reap rewards of fruitful careers and impacts for years to come!”
- Jon Castillo
“With joining this program at NBT I will be able to grow my career, build relationships, and be exposed to new challenges while adding value to the company. I am excited to learn as much as I can during this year!”
- Wade Burke
“One of my favorite parts of being an MDP was the people I got to meet along the way. Working in different departments, I was exposed to a variety of people who had different skills, different career paths, and different interests. Interacting with this large network of people, I learned a lot beyond the daily tasks of their job.”
- Rose Warner
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong writing, listening and communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, customer relations and relationship-building skills
- Ability to lead and influence others
- Strong problem-solving and decision making skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to learn technical aspects of position
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field required
- 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
- Prior work and volunteer experience desired
Looking for student employment? Check our careers site and search for our summer student opportunities.
NBT Bank is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports a diversified environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status, recently separated veterans, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking or any other class protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy applies to all terms of employment.
