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We believe people are the heart of our success. That's why we place a high value on recruiting, training, and retaining high-caliber talent. Whether you are looking for your first internship or a full-time opportunity as a college graduate, explore the great options available through our Accelerated Career Track Program.
Accelerated Career Track program
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Take the first step in your professional journey with our Accelerated Career Track (ACT) program. Designed for early career talent, ACT offers a smooth transition into the workplace with hands-on experience, mentorship, and long-term growth opportunities. Whatever your goals, we’re here to help you reach them – and thrive.
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Whatever your goals are, we will help you achieve them. Our ACT Program focuses on developing you in four key areas:
- BOK Financial knowledge
- Professional development skills
- Technical skills
- Banking industry knowledge
Our programs
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Explore Your Future Through Our Summer Internship Program
As an intern, you'll dive into the financial services industry with a summer full of hands-on experience and meaningful work. You’ll tackle real projects, connect with senior leaders across the business, and compete in our signature “Battle of the Interns” challenge. Along the way, you’ll build collaboration skills, work closely with a team on a strategic project, and present ideas that could shape our future. By summer’s end, you may even earn the opportunity to interview for a full-time role as an Accelerated Career Track Associate.
Timeline: 10-week program beginning in late May through early August
Qualifications: Sophomore or junior level student or graduate level student with one year of coursework remaining
Launch Your Career as an ACT Associate
Step into the world of financial services with confidence. Our Accelerated Career Track Associate Program is designed for early career professionals seeking broad exposure to our business and a strong foundation for long-term success. Through a combination of classroom learning, hands-on experience, and self-guided study, you’ll gain valuable insights into our industry and operations. You’ll complete a series of rotations across multiple departments within your local market, building a well-rounded skill set and discovering where your strengths shine. At the end of the program, you’ll transition into a full-time role tailored to your interests and aligned with the needs of the business – ready to make an impact from day one.
Timeline: 13-month program beginning in July
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree completion
Program tracks
We understand that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to careers. That’s why our Accelerated Career Track (ACT) program offers multiple paths within the financial services industry. Whether you have a clear vision for your future or are still exploring your options, ACT lets you tailor your experience to a specific area of focus – giving you the freedom to grow in the direction that’s right for you.
Commercial banking track
Our Commercial Banking division serves businesses from a variety of industries, combining a full suite of banking solutions with local, personal service, and deep industry knowledge and experience.
Associates or interns participating in this track may have the opportunity to learn and gain experience within the following teams:
- Corporate banking
- Energy banking
- Commercial real estate banking
- Commercial banking
This career track is ideal for finance and accounting majors with an interest in sales, customer relationship management, and financial analysis.
Note: Must have completed a minimum of 12 accounting hours and 9 hours of finance courses to be considered for the full-time ACT Associate program.
Information technology track
IT is a great path for those looking to make a difference by enabling business success. This division provides a challenging, fun, and rewarding experience for all employees involved in supporting and advancing hundreds of banking systems. Our tools, technologies and systems deliver mission-critical programs that are crucial to the long-term success of the bank and our clients.
Associates or Interns participating in this track may have the opportunity to learn and gain experience within the following teams:
- Project management office
- Infrastructure and operations
- Digital solutions
- Information security
- Quantitative analytics
- Data governance and reporting
- Business analysis and support
- Robotic process automation
This career track is ideal for a computer science, data analytics or management information systems majors.
Wealth management track
The Wealth Management division provides strength, stability, knowledge and experience to support clients in any economic environment. This group represents banking services like private wealth, institutional wealth and trust as well as subsidiaries such as BOK Financial Securities. Individuals working in these areas work hand-in-hand with clients to preserve and grow their wealth.
Associates or interns participating in this track may have the opportunity to learn and gain experience within the following teams:
- Private banking & credit services
- Trust and fiduciary services
- Mutual funds
- Broker dealer
- Institutional wealth management
- Investments
- Client advisors
This career track is ideal for finance majors or business students but other degree programs may be considered.
Note: Our full-time associates will also participate in a CFA institute certification program throughout their first six months.
Other tracks
To run an organization of this size and depth, we must have high-caliber teams in place in every department. At times we may have full-time associate or intern opportunities available outside of our traditional tracks. Divisions with opportunities may include:
- Consumer operations and business banking
- Cyber security
- Enterprise data
- Internal audit
- Risk management
- Treasury
Hear from program participants
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"The ACT Program offered me invaluable opportunities to network and explore my interests in banking. The program fosters a supportive environment for me to learn and grow alongside bright and highly motivated peers. The comprehensive credit training and rotations provided in the program are the biggest advantages, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to experience in the early stages of my career."
Amanda Wong
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"Initially, the ACT program offered me a great transition from the University classroom to the workforce with instructor-led credit analysis training and live group case studies. The classroom-like environment helped me build a great foundation of skills that prepared me for the work rotational aspect of the program. During rotations, I gained real-world experience working in many different departments of the Bank, allowing me to further explore various career paths. To this day, I continue to rely on the network of connections I gained throughout the program to effectively collaborate with peers across the Bank."
Jordan Phelps
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"You learn to adapt to change through your rotations, giving you the necessary skills to provide timely, calculated solutions. You gain the ability to make decisions in times of uncertainty, as well as an intrinsic understanding on how to connect and collaborate with others."
Viviana Abrego
2019 ACT Associate
What to expect and tips to stand out
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are a mid-career or seasoned professional, then we recruit year-round, and we have many opportunities available! Please visit Search Jobs.
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Our time together is never long enough. In order to make the most of our time, we offer the following tips:
- Research the bank, review our annual reports, explore the financial services industry and topics, talk to former interns, and your professors.
- Check with your school's career services office to assist you with practice interviews, questions, and advice.
- Arrive early, and bring a copy of your transcript and resume with you.
- Come prepared with questions to ask at the end of the interview.
- Business dress is appropriate.
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Internships are offered in the majority of the markets in which we operate. All internships, by market location, are listed on our career site.
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Yes, all of our internships are paid positions.
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Our ACT interns spend 10 weeks in the program and typically work within one to two areas. Our goal is that you're given real, business impacting work during your summer internship. By focusing on one or two areas, you can move past shadowing and gain a better understanding of the big picture.
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YES! Whether you are a soon-to-be graduate, a recent graduate, or a mid-career or seasoned professional, there are many opportunities available. Please explore opportunities throughout our career site.
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It's great that you are interested in growing your career at the bank. As a current employee, you should view open positions and apply from the careers module in SuccessFactors. You can access SuccessFactors via The Beacon and simply navigate to the careers module using the drop-down menu.
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Feel free to reach out to us at recruiting_coordinators@bokf.com with any questions regarding the ACT Program and the recruiting process.
Meet our team
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Kim Clark
Accelerated Career Track Senior Program ManagerConnect on LinkedInI chose BOK Financial because of their longstanding reputation in the community, opportunities for growth, and the amazing culture. I stay because I found all those things and more. My favorite thing about the ACT program is witnessing Associates and Interns having "ah ha" moments. The bank truly supports the program and sees the tenor of the employees who go through it. When I hear the feedback individuals provide about the program, it validates that I know we are doing things right. BOKF is truly one of a kind. -
Lexi Marroquin
Accelerated Career Track Program LeadConnect on LinkedInI chose BOK Financial because I knew they'd help me grow into an exceptional leader. Connecting with an organization's culture is a priority for me, and I was amazed by what BOKF had created. I truly believe in the ACT program because it's designed to help professionals become remarkable leaders in the industry. The intentionality that goes into developing the Associates and Interns is astounding. The value BOK Financial places on helping its people succeed is unique, and I am proud to be a part of the organization. -
Whitney Palmer
Accelerated Career Track CoordinatorConnect on LinkedInI chose BOK Financial because I was drawn to its supportive culture that promotes employee well-being, work-life balance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. When a company's values align with your own, you feel a sense of purpose and fulfillment. I love that the ACT program was developed not only to support new young talents' transition from college to the corporate world but also the opportunity to be invested in by industry leaders from day one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Although we are actively recruiting year-round, applications for our ACT Program open the first week of September. We are looking for Interns and early career talent, with interviews taking place in October after Career Fairs. Offers are typically extended to students at the end of November through early December.
We recruit nationwide through our virtual technology platform and partnerships; however, we also attend on-site recruiting events. Whether it’s in person or virtually, we’d love to meet you!
Our time together is never long enough. In order to make the most of our time, we offer the following tips:
- Research the bank, review our annual reports, explore the financial services industry and topics, talk to former interns, and your professors.
- Check with your school’s career services office to assist you with practice interviews, questions, and advice.
- Arrive early, and bring a copy of your transcript and resume with you.
- Come prepared with questions to ask at the end of the interview.
- Business dress is appropriate.
Internships are offered in the majority of the markets in which we operate. All internships, by market location, are listed on our career site.
Yes, all of our internships are paid positions.
Our ACT interns spend 10 weeks in the program and typically work within one to two areas. Our goal is that you’re given real, business impacting work during your summer internship. By focusing on one or two areas, you can move past shadowing and gain a better understanding of the big picture.
Yes! If you are a soon to be or recent college graduate that is interested in pursuing a career within the financial services industry, there are many opportunities available. Please explore opportunities throughout our career site.
It’s great that you are interested in growing your career at the bank. As a current employee, you should view open positions and apply from the careers module in SuccessFactors. You can access SuccessFactors via BankConnect and simply navigate to the careers module using the drop-down menu.
Feel free to reach out to us at recruiting_coordinators@bokf.com with any questions regarding the ACT Program and the recruiting process.