Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP)

Job Description

Financial Analyst – Leadership Development Program | Hilltop Holdings

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-office role at Hilltop Holdings, located in Dallas, TX. Hilltop Holdings offers a diverse range of financial services through its three primary subsidiaries: PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending, and HilltopSecurities. This program is an early career development path designed to create a broad understanding of the enterprise across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Internal Audit functions. The role is crucial for accelerating career growth, fostering a community within the organization, and supporting critical activities and projects while interacting with senior leaders.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Dallas, TX

• Mission: To create a broad understanding of the Hilltop enterprise through rotational assignments, accelerating career growth and supporting critical organizational activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Windows

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations Reporting: Analyze and report on ongoing financial and operational performance.
• Financial Forecasting: Forecast future financial and non-financial trends for strategic planning.
• Analysis & Modeling: Develop financial models and perform in-depth analyses to support decision-making.
• Internal Accounting: Contribute to the corporation’s internal accounting functions and ensure accuracy.
• Policy & Controls: Provide guidance on accounting policy issues and support the monitoring of key internal controls.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Bachelor’s Degree in business is required, with degrees specializing in Finance or Accounting strongly preferred.
• Experience: Must be a 2027 Graduate (May preferred) and authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Ability to start a full-time, in-office position in Summer 2027.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the latest version of Windows. Demonstrated excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, coupled with exceptional analytical abilities and above-average attention to detail. Proven self-starter who can initiate tasks and follow through to completion.
• Bonus: A desire to learn about career opportunities in the Finance, Accounting, or Tax areas and/or the broader financial services industry.