Five Years and Counting, Stock Yards Bank & Trust named one of the “Best Banks to Work For in 2025”

For the fifth consecutive year, Stock Yards Bank & Trust has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For by the American Banker and Best Companies Group.

Stock Yards Bank & Trust, since 1904, has grown from a small bank in Louisville, Ky. to a community bank serving our region with branches in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. The Best Banks to Work For program, initiated in 2013, identifies, recognizes and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction. See the results of this year’s program on American Banker’s website and in the November print issue of American Banker magazine.

“We are proud to be named one of the best banks to work for again in 2025,” said Stock Yards Bank & Trust Chairman and CEO James A. (Ja) Hillebrand. “Our commitment to our employees, the community and our customers makes the difference. We know our employees are proud to work for Stock Yards Bank & Trust, and how lucky we are to have such a dedicated team. It’s because of them that we’re able to provide the type of personalized service our customers have come to expect from our bank.”

Determining the Best Banks to Work For involves a two-step process. The first step includes an evaluation of participating companies’ benefits and workplace practices. In the second step, employee surveys are conducted to directly assess the experiences and attitudes of individual employees concerning their workplace. The combined scores determine the top banks and the final ranking.

When asked about the bank’s culture, Hillebrand shared, “Our culture is based on relationships — with our colleagues as well as with our customers. The power of those long-lasting relationships, built one customer at a time, fuels our continued growth."

More than 90% of surveyed employees indicated that they were very satisfied with their employer, they like what they do, have confidence in the bank’s leadership and would recommend the bank’s services and products to a friend.

Stock Yards Bank & Trust, which has more than 70 branch offices in its footprint, was one of only 90 banks featured on the American Banker’s Best Banks to Work For 2025 list and only one of four based in Kentucky.

To learn more about career opportunities at Stock Yards Bank & Trust, please visit https://careers.syb.com/us/en/home