Business Development Trainee Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

24-Month Rotational Experience | Build the Future of Banking!
Are you ready to launch a meaningful and rewarding career in commercial banking? Our Commercial Banker Development Program is a 24-month, hands-on journey designed to build the next generation of commercial banking leaders. Participants will gain exposure to business lines across the Commercial Division through market visits, work with real clients, exposure to diverse industries, and guidance from senior leadership. By the end of the program, graduates are positioned to step into a challenging, high-impact role within our commercial banking team - ready to help businesses grow and communities thrive.
What you'll do:
• Immerse yourself in real banking work: Partner with seasoned commercial bankers on client projects, deal analysis and credit evaluations.
• Rotate across key business areas: Experience different markets, products, and functions to build a full understanding of how the bank operates.
• Engage with leaders: Develop and enhance your skills through roundtables, mentorship sessions, and action learning projects.
• Grow your network: Represent the bank at business and/or community functions, as well as participate in networking groups
• Develop your expertise: Learn to analyze financial statements, assess and facilitate credit requests, prepare credit information, personal and business financial statements, while ensuring adequate loan documentation, loan structuring, and pricing
• Own your growth: upon completion, leverage your experience, relationships, and performance to secure a permanent placement in the organization.
• Ad hoc duties and/or projects as assigned
What you bring:
• A curious, driven, and collaborative problem solver.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Able to connect with clients and colleagues alike.
• A motivated, organized, self-starter
• Ready and able to tackle new challenges with a positive attitude
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to learn and become familiar with bank's policies and practices regarding authorized use of credit information
Qualifications:
• An innate self-starter with a high degree of curiosity and resilience
• Bachelor's degree in Business and/or related field
• Demonstrated leadership experience through school, at work and/or in the community
Markets hiring for this program:

• Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Des Moines, Iowa
• Fresno, California
• Lubbock, Texas
• Midland/Odessa, Texas
• Rockford, Illinois
• Springfield, Missouri

*Application deadline; December 1, 2026
*First 6 months of program consists of training in Kansas City
This position was posted on 09/08/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.
Compensation Range:
$59,085 - $86,922
The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.
UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.
Are you ready to be part of something more?
You're more than a means to an end-a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.
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