NexGen Program Associate

Job Description

NexGen Rotation Program Associate | First Horizon Bank

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person rotational program position with First Horizon Bank, primarily based in Memphis, TN, with other hub cities available. First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company operating across 12 states in the southern U.S. This role is designed to build enterprise knowledge and practical banking experience, developing future leaders who will contribute to the bank’s strategic goals. Associates in this program will learn how various banking functions work together to serve clients and support overall organizational success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Memphis, TN
• Team: Enterprise-wide program with cohort learning and various rotation supervisors
• Mission: To develop foundational banking knowledge and practical experience across diverse business areas to support the bank’s clients, manage risk, and achieve enterprise goals.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Complete: Successfully finish assigned rotations across different business areas to gain comprehensive enterprise knowledge and practical banking experience.
• Support: Assist with assigned projects, business initiatives, client-related activities, process improvements, or operational tasks under the guidance of rotation supervisors.
• Participate: Fully engage in all required program activities, including orientation, cohort meetings, offsites, leadership development sessions, and assigned learning.
• Engage: Interact with rotation supervisors, mentors, sponsors, program leaders, and peers to seek feedback, strengthen professional relationships, and foster personal and professional growth.
• Contribute: Deliver capstone or program-related project work that effectively demonstrates enterprise learning, critical thinking abilities, and readiness for leadership responsibilities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Recent college graduate within 12 months of graduation. Preferred majors include Business, Finance, Economics, IT, and Accounting.
• Experience: Demonstrated strong performance, learning agility, and organizational impact, along with an ability to commit to the full 24-month rotational program.
• Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, coupled with the ability to manage ambiguity, adapt to new environments, and apply feedback effectively.
• Bonus: A GPA equal to or greater than 3.0, demonstrated leadership potential through work or project contributions, and an interest in banking, financial services, risk, technology, operations, client experience, or enterprise leadership.