LEAD Associate

Description TowneBank has a culture that: Has a commitment to exquisite service for our members that will lead to our ability to create a reasonable rate of return for our shareholders, a bright future for our dedicated bankers, and a leadership role for our bank in promoting the social, cultural, and economic well-being of our community. Embraces our hometown banking philosophy, where our family members, directors, and employees are active volunteers, serving on numerous boards and donating their time and talents to local organizations. LEAD (Leadership Exploration and Development) is a leadership and management development program. Scheduled to begin in July 2026, this program offers onsite training at the bank’s headquarters in Suffolk, VA. The first half of the program is spent in specific job rotations throughout our headquarters in Hampton Roads. The second half of the program is spent in specific on-the-job training in a selected Career Track (see below) within one of Towne’s regions. The LEAD Program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge to be a successful leader in a top-performing financial institution. Participate in classroom and online learning, job rotations, special projects, group activities, and community volunteerism. Build professional networks, receive mentoring from previous program graduates and executives, participate in employee resource groups, and engage with local community organizations. The LEAD program includes a strong focus on our mission of serving others and enriching lives, from both the professional and philanthropic perspective. Retail and Private Banking Commercial Banking Specialized tracks for Enterprise Support Services such as: Audit, Accounting, Technology, and Risk Management Educational coursework required: Financial and Managerial Accounting Economics Computer skills for business (spreadsheets, documents, presentations, etc.) Educational coursework preferred: Intro to Finance Commercial Banking or Money & Banking Statistics Business Information Technology Marketing Community and/or extra-curricular involvement: Proven initiative, work ethic, and leadership experience. Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have participated in a university leadership or honors program. The good-faith compensation for this role is expected to be $60,000 for candidates with a Bachelor's degree and $70,000 for candidates with a Master's degree. Compensation for candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and 5+ years of relevant professional experience ranges from $65,000 to $80,000. Final compensation will be determined based on the scope of the role, market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate's qualifications and experience. Qualifications Behaviors Required Loyal Shows firm and constant support to a cause. Dedicated Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity. Enthusiastic Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest. Detail Oriented Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well. Motivations Preferred Growth Opportunities Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility. Education Required Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr TowneBank