Analyst Corporate M&A

This is what we offer you

• Gross monthly salary between EUR 3,712 and EUR 5,300 (scale 08) 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

Corporate M&A is the in-house M&A team of Rabobank and is responsible for the sourcing and execution of all Rabobank Group strategic acquisitions and divestments globally, including for Rabobank subsidiaries such as DLL, Obvion and BPD. Corporate M&A is further responsible for winding down legacy activities related to prior acquisitions and divestments. The team works closely with the Managing Board in executing the strategic agenda of the bank.

Corporate M&A is the centre-of-excellence within Rabobank for all acquisitions and divestments, partnerships and financial restructurings worldwide. The team has an outstanding reputation and exemplary track record of executing complex transactions and is recognised as one of the leading Corporate Development teams in the market. Over the last five years, the team has completed over 20 transactions.

The Corporate M&A team is led by the Head of Corporate M&A and furthermore consists of 10 dedicated professionals with backgrounds in investment banking, restructuring and law. The Corporate M&A team is part of the Corporate Development department and reports to the Chief Financial Officer of Rabobank.

We are looking for an analyst (full-time, 40 hours per week) to join the team. As an analyst you can make a difference by contributing meaningfully across the entire M&A process from idea generation to deal closing and formulate actionable advice to the Managing Board. The role as analyst will provide you with the perfect opportunity to learn the dynamics of M&A by actively shaping and executing the M&A agenda of the number 1 bank in the Netherlands. As an analyst at Corporate M&A you will:

• Be part of the team in the execution of deals ranging from EUR 5m to EUR 2bn+ in size, e.g. through the preparation of board presentations, drafting of memoranda or in process coordination
• Be involved in a variety of projects and initiatives related to mergers & acquisitions, strategy and general corporate development
• Work on financial analyses and valuations using different methods such as discounted cash flows and peer multiple analysis
• Present findings to senior Rabobank staff with recommendations on investment rationale, value creation and next steps. Stay on top of industry trends, regulatory developments, our competitive landscape and other live transactions

To become a well-rounded professional, you will become part of the Early Career Program where you will attend training courses that that support your personal growth. The courses are given by experienced colleagues or external trainers. You will build your network, gain valuable experience and develop skills which will be of use to you later in your career. Additionally, you have the opportunity to attend multiple trainings to develop your M&A skillset.

• You have completed a Master's degree in relevant field with excellent academic results. Candidates that expect to graduate in the summer of 2025 (ultimate graduation date of 31 August) will also be considered
• You have at least 1 internship in investment banking/M&A, private equity or strategy consulting at a top-tier firm. Candidates with multiple (relevant) internships are strongly preferred. Candidates with max. 1 year of full-time (analyst) experience can also apply
• You demonstrate drive and a genuine interest in banking, M&A and the financial markets
• You display strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• You are a team-player with positive attitude that is also able to act independently and capable of delivering results while working under tight deadlines
• You have affinity with financial modelling and valuation
• You are a fast learner and able to link various sources of information to our business
• You are able to handle confidential information with appropriate discretion
• You have impeccable verbal and written communication skills in English and are conversational in Dutch

Please note that to apply for this role it is a requirement that you are living in and are allowed to work in the Netherlands.

We trust that you are truly enthusiastic about this exciting vacancy as Analyst Corporate M&A – Corporate Development at Rabobank. So go on and apply straight away (and certainly before the closing date of 29 January 2025). We are very curious to learn more about you and why you want to join our team, so please send us 1) your CV + Grade lists + contact details of 2 references from previous experiences (e.g. internship of extracurricular activities). Please integrate this into a single document clearly mentioning GPA for Bachelor and Master and 2) a motivation letter .

The recruitment process for successful candidates will consist of three rounds with the below timelines. All interviews will be in-person interviews at our Utrecht head office.

• 29 January 2025: Deadline for submitting motivation letter + CV
• Week of 10 February: Selection of Round 1 candidates
• Week of 17 and 24 February: Round 1 interviews
• Week of 10 March: Round 2 interviews
• Week of 17 March: Round 3 interviews

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Any questions about the job content? Contact Tijmen Gelsing, Associate Director Corporate M&A, via tijmen.gelsing@rabobank.com or via 06 – 1415 7340
• Any questions about working at Rabobank and the process? Contact Maarten Wijnberg, Corporate Recruiter Young Talent, via maarten.wijnberg@rabobank.nl
• A background and security check is part of the process.
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