Key Responsibilities Include
Complete assigned rotations across designated business areas to build enterprise knowledge and practical banking experience.
Learn each rotation area’s purpose, priorities, operating model, key processes, and connection to broader bank strategy.
Support assigned projects, business initiatives, client-related activities, process improvements, or operational work as directed by rotation supervisors.
Build understanding of how banking functions work together to serve clients, manage risk, improve performance, and support enterprise goals.
Participate fully in required program activities, including orientation, cohort meetings, offsites, leadership development sessions, SME workshops, and assigned learning.
Complete program assignments, reflection activities, development plans, performance check-ins, and end-of-rotation evaluations on time.
Engage with rotation supervisors, mentors, sponsors, program leaders, and peers to seek feedback, strengthen relationships, and support growth.
Apply learning and feedback to improve communication, leadership presence, business acumen, adaptability, and overall performance.
Prepare updates, summaries, presentations, or recommendations related to rotation work and program assignments.
Contribute to capstone or program-related project work that demonstrates enterprise learning, critical thinking, and leadership readiness.
Demonstrate professionalism, curiosity, accountability, sound judgment, and commitment to the bank’s values throughout the program.
Qualifications Include
Recent or soon-to-be college graduate within 12 months of graduation
Recent First Horizon interns are encouraged to apply
GPA ≥ 3.0
Business, Finance, Economics, IT, & Accounting majors preferred
Demonstrated strong performance, learning agility, and organizational impact
Interest in building a long-term career with First Horizon
Ability to commit to the full 24-month rotational program
Willingness to rotate across business areas, functions, teams, and locations as required.
Ability to participate in required travel, offsites, cohort activities, and development sessions.
Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage ambiguity, adapt to new environments, and apply feedback.
Demonstrated leadership potential through work performance, project contributions, peer influence, client support, internship experience, or team involvement.
Interest in banking, financial services, risk, technology, operations, client experience, or enterprise leadership.
Comfort working with data, systems, processes, and business performance information.
Must Reside in, or have the ability to work from one of the designated hub cities:
Memphis; Dallas; Nashville; Miami; Birmingham; New Orleans; Charlotte
Core Competencies
Successful NexGen Program Associates are expected to demonstrate and continue developing the following competencies:
Enterprise Thinking: Understands how business areas connect and contribute to broader organizational priorities.
Learning Agility: Quickly learns new information, adapts to changing expectations, and applies feedback.
Execution and Accountability: Follows through on commitments, manages work effectively, and delivers quality results.
Collaboration and Communication: Builds productive relationships, communicates clearly, and works well across teams.
Client and Business Focus: Understands how work supports clients, business outcomes, and long-term growth.
Risk and Sound Judgment: Applies good judgment, considers risk, and makes thoughtful decisions.
Data, Digital, and Innovation Mindset: Uses data, technology, and continuous improvement thinking to support better outcomes.
Leadership Readiness: Demonstrates maturity, ownership, curiosity, and the ability to influence without formal authority.
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Skills Required
- Recent or soon-to-be college graduate within 12 months of graduation
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Ability to commit to the full 24-month rotational program
- Willingness to rotate across business areas, functions, teams, and locations
- Ability to participate in required travel, offsites, cohort activities, and development sessions
- Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage ambiguity, adapt to new environments, and apply feedback
- Demonstrated leadership potential through work, projects, internships, or team involvement
- Residence in or ability to work from Memphis, Dallas, Nashville, Miami, Birmingham, New Orleans, or Charlotte
- Business, Finance, Economics, IT, or Accounting major
- Recent First Horizon internship experience
First Horizon Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First Horizon Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by First Horizon Bank.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 6% of pre-tax income, alongside FSA/HSA options and a defined benefit pension plan. Stock purchase and equity programs (including options and RSUs) also add to longer-term wealth-building opportunities for eligible employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is available for childbirth, adoption, foster parenting, or surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement is included in the package. These family-building benefits broaden support beyond traditional maternity/paternity leave structures.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support includes an internal wellness program, an employee assistance program, and access to a digital wellness platform. Group life insurance and disability coverage (including no-cost options) strengthen financial protection and day-to-day support.
First Horizon Bank Insights
What We Do
When we opened our doors in 1864 on North Court Street in Memphis, we had a simple mission: to provide the best service to our customers, one opportunity at a time. In the 150 years that followed, our communities transformed and expanded. We’ve seen our business and banking in general grow and adapt to the changing needs of customers through the years. But one thing that will always remain constant is our commitment to financial integrity and to helping our customers take good care of their money.
