This is what we offer you
- Gross monthly salary between EUR 3,179 and EUR 4,540 (scale 07) for a 36 hour week
- Thirteenth month's salary and 8% holiday allowance
- 10% Employee Benefit Budget
- EUR 1,400 development budget per year
- Hybrid working: balance between home and office work (possible for most roles)
- A pension, for which you can set the maximum amount of your personal contribution
At Rabobank, we are dedicated to make a substantial impact on the financial world. We are seeking ambitious and talented individuals to join our Wholesale Banking traineeship track. This is an exceptional opportunity to kickstart your career and become a future leader in corporate finance.
Rabobank’s Wholesale Banking division is dedicated to serving large and medium-sized international companies, contributing to the major global transitions through Rabobank’s strategic pillars Banking4NL, Banking4Food and Banking4Energy. This division is renowned for offering a comprehensive suite of financial solutions designed to meet the complex needs of corporate and institutional clients. Whether it’s providing premium sector expertise, advisory services, or tailored financial solutions, Rabobank’s Wholesale Banking is committed to helping businesses thrive. The division’s global industry analysis offers invaluable insights, empowering clients to make informed strategic decisions and stay ahead in a competitive landscape.
You and your future
Our Wholesale Banking Traineeship is designed to develop the next generation of financial analysts. Over the course of the program, you will complete four rotations (of approx. 4 months per rotation) within one or more of our Wholesale pillars: Lending, Markets, and/or Advisory & Investments. Think of for instance departments like:
- Lending: Leveraged Lending, Corporate Lending and Trade & Commodity Finance.
- Markets: Capital Markets, Trading, Corporate Risk & Trading Management.
- A&I: Rabo Investments, M&A/Sector Banking, Financial Advisory & Solutions.
Each rotation will provide you with hands-on experience, comprehensive training, and exposure to different facets of Wholesale Banking.
Whilst working in different positions, you will be offered a 18 month program that focusses on your personal development and growth path. You will be offered various personal development trainings, coaching sessions (with a Talent Manager) and network opportunities, on top of the content driven trainings to enhance your skills required for your daily job.
You and your job
Key Responsibilities might be different per pillar, but in general you will:
- Analyse and structure lending transactions, assess credit risk, and support client financing needs.
- Gain insights into financial markets, assist in trading activities, and develop market strategies.
- Participate in advisory projects, conduct financial analysis, and support investment decisions.
- Collaborate with various teams to drive strategic initiatives and deliver impactful solutions.
Possible tasks as a trainee are:
- Client Meeting Preparation: Gather financial data, create call reports, and assemble presentation decks to prepare for client meetings
- Support role in client meetings
- Analyzing company reports, valuation analysis
- Internal Reporting: Keep internal team reports up to date, including ongoing pipeline reports, team-specific items, and client meeting reports.
- Credit Analysis Support: Assist Credit Analysts in preparing credit reports using systems such as Arrow, Lea, and Planet.
- Liaison Role: Act as a liaison between your assigned team and product partners, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.
Why Join Us:
- We will offer you a 18 month personal development program with 4 rotations.
- A contract of 40 hours, where you will get a salary of €4000,-.
- Comprehensive Training: Benefit from structured training programs and mentorship from industry experts.
- Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to multiple areas of Corporate Banking through rotational assignments.
- Career Growth: Develop a strong foundation for a successful career as a financial analyst.
- Innovative Environment: Work in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and sustainability.
You and your talent
Education: WO Masters (university level) degree) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative/analytical field.
Experience: 0-2 years of relevant working experience.
High learning agility and ambition.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.
Proactive, assertive, and reflective mindset.
Client-focused with a commercial drive and market orientation.
Affinity with financial markets and interest in market transitions.
You & the application process
If you are passionate about Wholesale Banking and eager to develop your career at Rabobank, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the traineeship! We would like to already hear if you have a preference in a specific pillar and why. If you want to apply for rotations within the Advisory & Investments departments, please also upload your grade lists and transcripts.
- Questions about this vacancy? Please contact Neelke IJsseldijk, via Neelke.ijsseldijk@rabobank.nl
- Interviews take place via MS Teams.
- Assessments will be part of the selection process.
- During the selection days (in January), we will be happy to meet you at our HQ Utrecht, Croeselaan 18.
- A reliability assessment is part of the procedure.
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