MBA Leadership Development Program
Western & Southern Financial Group
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- MBA Leadership Development Program
- Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) empowers top MBA talent to become exceptional leaders who drive impact at Western & Southern and in the community. Through strategic assignments and direct collaboration with senior leaders, LDP associates and interns contribute meaningfully from day one.
- Full-Time LDP Track
Leadership Development Program (LDP) associates complete 4-6 rotations over the three-year program, gaining strategic insights into Western & Southern’s key business units.
Rotations typically include growing a knowledge-base in investments, marketing, financial analysis, due diligence and strategic planning. Each assignment gives you ownership of high-impact, cutting edge projects.
- Key Program Highlights
- Intentionally small program in order to allow considerable time and close engagement with senior leaders.
- Direct reporting to a senior officer in your assigned business unit.
- A dedicated mentor from our senior leadership team as your advocate, guiding your development throughout the program.
LDP Internship Track
Our LDP internships offer a realistic preview of life as a full-time LDP associate at Western & Southern. Over 10-12 weeks during the summer, between your first and second MBA program years, you’ll work on high-impact projects similar to those of LDP associates.
As you intern, you will:
- Report to a senior officer in your assigned area.
- Meet with business leaders across the company.
- Focus on strategic business deliverables and presenting your work to senior management.
- From LDP to President: Ben Alge's Career Path
After completing the LDP program, Ben began his career with Touchstone Investments, a subsidiary of Western & Southern, where he now serves as president.
"Each rotation challenged me to learn new topics, build trust with experts and drive execution - skills I now use daily as president of Touchstone Investments. The mentorship I received during the program continues to influence how I lead today." - Ben Alge, President, Touchstone Investments1
- Characteristics of Successful LDP Associates
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Creative problem-solving ability
- Collaborative mindset
- A focus in finance, strategy, consulting or management
- Exemplary leadership skills
- Effective communicator
“We’re consistently growing. We’re consistently changing. How this company looks now is wildly different than ten years ago. I’m excited to see what it’s going to look like in another ten years. ”
— Joe Alemagno, Leadership Development Program Associate¹
“As a leader in one of our top-performing divisions and a mentor to many LDP associates, it’s been rewarding to watch them grow into exceptional leaders. While the program focuses on development of the LDP participants, I’ve learned so much through them because they bring a fresh perspective to our organization. ”
- — Katie Bezold, Senior Vice President Product Management, W&S Financial Group Distributors¹
- Ready to Apply?
- Whether you’re ready to grow in your current field or explore a new path, Western & Southern offers opportunities where you can grow, lead, win and do good for others. Explore our open positions!