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Ford Motor Company

2027 Ford Credit Development Program (FCDP)

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Recruitment began on September 3, 2026
and the job listing Expires on December 31, 2026
Nationwide Full-time
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Job Description

Ready to drive your career forward? Join us in shaping the future of automotive finance at Ford Credit!

 

Ford Credit isn’t just about financing cars; we’re at the forefront of innovation in the global automotive industry. With over 65 years of leadership and a team of 5,000+ passionate individuals, we’re redefining mobility for an electric, connected, and personalized future. If you’re a driven college graduate eager to kickstart your career, gain invaluable experience, and become a future leader, this is your opportunity to join a company that’s truly going places. 

Responsibilities

Work Arrangement

 

Embrace a dynamic and flexible hybrid work model! You’ll collaborate in our vibrant Ford Credit Nashville, TN or Colorado Springs, CO office for a minimum of four days per week, ensuring you get the hands-on experience and team connection you need. Your schedule will be structured as a 40-hour work week across five days, offering a great balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

 

Responsibilities: What to Expect in Your Fast-Track Journey

 

This isn’t just a job; it’s a one-year immersive development program designed to fast-track your career in automotive finance. You’ll gain unparalleled exposure, engage directly with senior company leaders, and grow alongside a cohort of other high-achieving new professionals.

The program features two strategic rotations to build a well-rounded foundation:

 

  • Business Center Operations: Dive deep into the automotive finance industry. You’ll master customer service best practices, learn the intricacies of consumer and commercial underwriting, develop sharp financial analysis skills, and understand critical risk mitigation strategies. This is where you’ll build your core industry knowledge from the ground up!
  • Sales Operations: Enhance your operational expertise and get hands-on with the core strategies of our successful dealer-facing sales team. You’ll refine your consulting, relationship management, and communication skills, all while strengthening your financial analysis and risk management abilities. Learn how we drive success and build lasting partnerships.

 

Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll transition into a full-time position in Business Center Operations in Nashville or Colorado Springs, or in a dynamic dealer-facing business development role in one of our 21 field locations across the U.S., setting you up for continued success. Click here to view Ford Credit regions.

 

Accelerated Career Development & Support

 

We’re invested in your growth from day one:

  • Executive Leadership Networking: Expand your professional network and gain invaluable insights through regular, direct interactions with key leaders across the company. Learn from the best!
  • Social Events: Forge lasting friendships and professional connections with your fellow Ford Credit Development Program participants. Build your community! 
  • Onboarding Partner: Benefit from personalized support and guidance from an experienced mentor who will help you navigate your new role and accelerate your learning. 
  • Diverse & Inclusive Workplace: Ford Credit is passionately committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every voice is valued. You belong here.
  • Future Career Growth Opportunities: This program is just the beginning! Build a dynamic and exciting career with a world-class automotive finance company that offers significant growth opportunities and upward mobility.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in fields of: Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Sales, or related fields by August 2027
  • You’re open to new adventures and willing to relocate for future opportunities
  • Minimum GPA of 3.2
  • You’re ready to embody Ford’s core behaviors of Excellence, Focus, and Collaboration

 

Don’t check every box? No problem! Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable. If you’re passionate, driven, and believe you can bring fresh insights and value to Ford Motor Company, we strongly encourage you to apply! We’re looking for potential, not just perfection.

 

Why Ford Credit? Choose Your Own Path.

 

As an established global company, we offer you the power of choice. What will your Ford future look like? Will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that truly works for you, including:

 

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service 
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day 
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
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This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.  
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate’s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. 
 
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Center for Career and Professional Development, Clemson University
Phone
(864) 656-6000
Email
careercenter@clemson.edu
Website
https://career.clemson.edu
Address

2nd Floor, Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center
220 Madren Center Drive
Clemson, SC 29634-4007

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