"The Busey Leadership Development Institute was an extremely rare opportunity that not only streamlined my path to becoming a Commercial Portfolio Manager, but also provided me with an abundance of information that could only be obtained with years of experience in other instances."—Andy Webb | VP, Commercial Relationship Manager
Busey Leadership Development Institute
Busey’s Leadership Development Institute provides a unique and comprehensive learning experience focused on Commercial Banking and Wealth Management by engaging participants in a robust two-year training track through our most successful business lines.
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.
Upon program completion, participants will be eligible for positions 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.
Program Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Financial Planning & Services or other business-related graduate
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
- Participation in community or school-based organizations or equivalent work experience
- Flexibility to travel within Busey’s markets including but not limited to: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Florida
Applications for BLDI are accepted beginning in September for the program beginning in June the following year.