Quantitative Analyst for Biodiversity - RaboResearch

Quantitative Analyst for Biodiversity
Do you want to help identify how Rabobank can increase its positive impact on nature and reduce its negative impact?

You and your job
As Quantitative Analyst for Biodiversity at RaboResearch you know the secrets of modelling the impact of human activities on nature. This includes combining deep knowledge of top-down models on Nature impact with a good understanding of how bottom-up primary data can be integrated into the picture. You will be part of the team that delivers Rabobank’s first quantitative nature impact report. In addition, as a Quantitative Analyst you create actionable insights on how to implement Rabobank’s Nature vision.

Inspirational practical examples 

• Connect top-down multi-regional input-output tables with driver-to-pressure models to get a first understanding of financed operations with the largest nature impact. 
• Interact with business and remote sensing teams to support the selection of the best bottom-up data to improve the nature impact quantification.
• Engage with scientists and external initiatives to be at the table at the latest developments and collaboratively translate them to Rabobank.

Work and pleasure

“What I really enjoy is developing new footprinting methodologies for nature by connecting theoretical frameworks from academia with the complex reality of business activities that are financed by Rabobank.”

Felix Beckebanze, Quantitative Analyst with a focus on Biodiversity at RaboResearch. 

The big picture

Rabobank finances farmers and food supply chain clients around the world. Farming impacts biodiversity, both positively and negatively. How can we quantify the financed impact on nature? Which type of data do we need to do so? And how can we reduce the negative impact and increase the positive impact? Answering these questions is how you share your talent as a Quantitative Analyst at Rabobank.

We achieve more together than alone
We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people's differences is what makes us an even better bank. So we are very curious about what you can bring to our team at RaboResearch. 

“It is a privilege to work with a team with such a diverse set of backgrounds and skills, collaborating to deliver data and insights to support the bank in meeting sustainability objectives. Will you join us to help answer the Nature-related challenges for the bank?”

Joost Wegman, head Sustainability Data Analytics, RaboResearch

The 12 people in Sustainability Data Analytics team of RaboResearch can't wait to meet you. Now it's your turn to make them stronger with your quantitative skills to model nature impacts. Working together is the way we work; as a creative research team at Rabobank. Speaking of Rabobank: we are a Dutch bank that operates in 38 countries for over 9,500,000 customers. Together with these customers, our members, and partners we stand side by side to create a world in which everyone has access to enough healthy food. In the Netherlands, we work to create a country in which people are happy with how they live, work, and do business.

You and your talent

Technical skills

• A Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline and at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong programming skills (Python is preferred) are a must.
• A solid foundation of statistics, economic modelling and life cycle assessment/environmental footprinting.
• Experience in data wrangling & transformation for modelling purposes.
• Experience in geospatial data analysis, data visualization, supply chain modelling (MRIO, LCIA) are a plus.

Non-technical skills

• Knowledge or experience in biological/biodiversity research and/or climate change
• Experience in corporate reporting standards (e.g. TNFD, PCAF) and sustainable target setting for corporates (SBTn) are a plus
• Ability to communicate research results effectively by translating complex information to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships within and outside RaboResearch.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage.

We also have a vacancy with more focus on the agricultural analysis: Agriculture and biodiversity analyst - RaboResearch - Rabobank. We kindly ask you to only apply for either one of these vacancies.

This is what we offer you

• up to € 5,800 (scale 9) or up to € 6,900 (scale 10) gross per month
• Additionally: thirteenth month's salary, 8% holiday allowance and an extra budget of 10% of your gross salary to be used at your discretion (salary, pension, holiday hours, …)
• A personal development budget to use every calendar year

This is a selection from the terms of employment for a Quantitative Analyst for Biodiversity based on a 36-hour working week. You can find all terms of employment on rabobank.jobs/en/conditions-of-employment. 

You and the job application process

You're probably really enthusiastic already. Which is only logical with such an exciting vacancy for Quantitative Analyst at Rabobank. Apply straight away (and certainly before the closing date of 2 September 2024). 

• Any questions about the job content? Contact Joost Wegman, head Sustainability Data Analytics, RaboResearch, via joost.wegman@rabobank.nl (after 10 August) or Felix Beckebanze, Quantitative Analyst with a focus on Biodiversity at RaboResearch, via felix.beckebanze@rabobank.com (before 10 August).
• Any questions about working at Rabobank and the process? Contact Ingrid Dillen, Corporate Recruiter, via ingrid.dillen@rabobank.nl.
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