Imagine...

Being actively involved in the Corporate Finance Sector Banking team and support origination and execution processes to assist clients in achieving their strategic goals - through relative and intrinsic valuation modelling, preparing presentations, synthesizing information, sector research, and being part of client meetings and pitches.

The Sector Banking team follows Rabobank’s global strategy that is focussed only on the Food & Agriculture sector. The team works closely together with the M&A and other products execution teams and provides sector input during execution processes of M&A and other transactions, such as preparing marketing materials and valuations.

Making a difference
As an Intern, you will get to learn about the Rabobank culture, and what benefits and responsibilities come along with being part of the team. You will work on real-life opportunities and be integral part of the team, learning more about Sector Banking at Rabobank.

Tasks include:

• Synthesizing information for clients (including its markets, products and competitors) and transactions
• Supporting the team in the preparation of pitching and marketing material (i.e. rfp, teaser, information memorandum, etc.)
• Supporting in financial analyses, modelling and valuation work
• Taking part to key commercial and strategic efforts such as client pitches and client meetings
• Analysing customer’s needs to develop pro-active solutions (together with senior team members)
• Supporting senior bankers in the creation of new and innovative corporate finance ideas leading to strategic discussions

With each other
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our Sector Banking team brings talented people together to drive the origination process. With you as an intern, the team will consist of 30 diverse colleagues in a variety of roles.

With you
We are looking for best in class university students whom are towards completing their bachelor or enrolled in their master degree. For this internship you are required to remain enrolled at a university during the duration of the internship and available to work full-time for at least 3 months.

Required skills and experience:

• Completing your bachelor degree or currently enrolled in a master degree and affinity for finance;
• Previous experience in a (full-time) finance related function is preferred
• Outstanding record of academic achievement combined with extra-curricular interests and experience;
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Co-operative, adaptive and flexible attitude as well as excellent communication skills;
• Fluency in English, both verbal and in writing is a prerequisite;
• Fluency in at least one other European language is preferred;
• Strong work ethic and motivation;
• Trusted and loyal team player.

Growing a better world together
You will most likely already be aware that Rabobank is a financial services provider for 7.1 million customers in 40 countries. But did you know that we aim to contribute to real change with our 'Growing a better world together' mission? We do so in countless ways, such as:

“We want to share our knowledge about sustainable financial solutions. For example, we offer a discount to corporate clients with a sustainable hallmark.”

“By sponsoring Kunstbende and Lowlands, we show how important we believe culture is to society.”

Interested?
We would love to help you develop yourself by focusing on your growth and investing in an environment where you keep learning every day. We value diversity in opinions, backgrounds, and perspectives and are looking for individuals who enjoy challenges and have innovative ideas. We give you the space to innovate and initiate and we will help you succeed. In this way, we offer you numerous opportunities to grow and help you exceed your expectations, to do the right thing exceptionally well, and to therefore grow as a professional. Besides, you can count on (based on a 40-hour work week):

• A monthly internship allowance;
• Personal mentorship;
• A professional work and learning environment;
• 100% reimbursement of your commuting if you travel with public transport.

Please submit your CV, cover letter and transcripts of university grades (please add them to your letter). Make sure to include the exact time span in which you are available in your cover letter and the confirmation that you are enrolled in university during the entire internship period.

This position is open from September 2024 onwards!

Let's meet.
Are you the person we're looking for? Are you ready to join Rabobank as an Intern within Sector Banking and to make a difference to yourself, our customers and to society? We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy in Utrecht. 

Good to know:

• You have to reside in the Netherlands during the term of your internship;
• You have to remain enrolled at a university during the duration of the internship;
• This internship position is open for EU students and non-EU citizens (if registered at a Dutch) university during the whole internship period;
• If you have any questions, please contact Clemens Schinkel via clemens.schinkel@rabobank.nl.
• If you pass our first selection round (consisting of a review of your cover letter, CV and transcripts), we will invite you for an online assessment. After passing the online assessment, we will invite you for interviews at our headquarters in Utrecht or online;
• The application process includes screening. Based on the screening procedures in place at Rabobank, we assess whether new staff are reliable enough to work at Rabobank;
• Everyone is different, and it is exactly those differences that help us become an even better bank. That's why we want to know who you really are!