Headquarters Rotational Program

The Rotational Development Program (RDP) offers recent graduates a 12-month cross-training experience that allows them to rotate through various divisions and departments of the firm. Each RDP associate is tracked to a specific final placement (position) following a full year of rotating.

  • 12-month program
  • Four specifically designed three-month rotations through various departments/teams
  • Available in both St. Louis, Mo. and Tempe, Ariz.
  • Application deadline for consideration is Oct. 1st
  • Participating divisions could include:
    • Banking Services
    • Finance
    • Human Resources
    • Marketing
    • Products & Services
    • Research
    • Financial Advisor Hiring & Training
    • Financial Advisor Development
    • Service
    • Trust
    • Operations

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The best opportunity for you
Multiple leaders and mentors will work with you providing valuable support and feedback throughout the program. In addition to the variety of roles and responsibilities you will experience, there are also developmental activities scheduled throughout the program.

Participating in this program allows you to network internally and develop a broad knowledge of the firm’s inner workings so that you are fully prepared when you begin your permanent full-time placement (position) that best suits your skills, abilities and interests.

Students in their senior year are eligible to apply. We look for students in business-related majors (i.e. Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, etc.) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition to the major and GPA, we look for students with excellent analytical, marketing, leadership, communication, teamwork, flexibility and service skills. Relevant experience is also plus.

If you are interested in this program, keep in mind that the highly competitive selection process begins after the beginning of the school year and runs through October.

Timeline for the RDP Selection Process

  • August
    • All open positions are formally posted online with the career centers of our target schools.
  • September/October
    • Review all electronically submitted resumes and select qualified applicants for an initial interview.
    • Attend career fairs and other employment events to identify additional candidates for initial interviews.
    • Conduct all on-campus interviews at the target schools.
    • Notify and schedule all second interviews with qualifying candidates. These interviews will be conducted at our offices in St. Louis and Tempe.
  • November
    • If selected to proceed, final round interviews will take place in November at our offices in St. Louis and Tempe. 
    • Job offers are extended to chosen candidates.

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