Rabobank Traineeship Wholesale Banking – Advisory & Investments

Location: Utrecht Croeselaan 18

This is what we offer youGross monthly salary between € 3.516 and € 5.021 (scale 07).

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

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Job Title

Rabobank Traineeship Wholesale Banking – Advisory & Investments

Job Description

Rabobank Wholesale Banking Traineeship | Advisory & Investments Would you like to learn and contribute to corporate finance, capital markets and investments as a Wholesale Banking Trainee?

Summary

As a Wholesale Banking Trainee at Rabobank, you will learn corporate finance and investment skills in practice and contribute to transactions for corporate clients, financial sponsors and investments. You will rotate within Advisory & Investments and gain experience across different areas of corporate finance and investing. You will develop skills in financial analysis, modelling, valuation, market analysis and client work.

At a glance

Prepare client meetings and pitch materials.

Use financial analysis, modelling, valuation and market information to support transactions and client work.

Contribute to corporate finance and investment activities while learning from experienced colleagues.

What will you learn and do as a Wholesale Banking Trainee?

Prepare client meetings and pitch materials and learn how corporate finance professionals develop solutions for clients.

Track market developments and analyse companies, their markets, products, competitors and transactions.

Contribute to financial analysis, modelling and valuation and help analyse client needs.

Depending on your rotation, contribute to equity capital markets, capital structuring and advisory, mergers and acquisitions or direct and fund investments.

Work with senior colleagues on solutions for corporate clients and financial sponsors and develop your client relationship skills.

Skills, tools and areas of expertise

Financial analysis.

Financial modelling.

Valuation.

Corporate finance.

Market and company analysis.

Client relationship management.

Equity capital markets.

Capital structuring.

Mergers and acquisitions.

Equity and fund investments.

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of differences. By combining people's differences, we become an even better bank. We are curious about what you will bring to our team Advisory & Investments.

Within Advisory & Investments, you can rotate across teams working on equity capital markets, capital structuring and advisory, corporate finance and investments. The teams work on transactions and investments and combine commercial and technical expertise with knowledge of the market.

Work on yourself & the world around you

For us, your development and that of society go hand in hand. That is why we want to invest in you and work together to create a better world. We summarise this in one sentence: at Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you at the same time.

Your development as a trainee

In the Rabobank Traineeship, you will work on your personal development, relevant skills and the content of your role for 18 months.

You will meet trainees from different departments every week and work within your own team on other days. Through rotations and assignments, you will get to know different parts of Rabobank. A Young Talent Manager will guide you and challenge you to reflect on and deepen your development.

Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank

At Rabobank, we are working towards a culture where everyone feels welcome. We value our differences and use them to collaborate more effectively and make better decisions. By being open to different perspectives, we create an environment where colleagues feel heard.

What do you bring?

Must-haves

You have completed, or will complete before the start date of the traineeship a master's degree at university level.

You have no more than 2 years of work experience.

Strong interest in corporate finance and/or the food and agriculture industry.

Commercial and technical skills.

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver within project timelines.

Good written and spoken English.

Nice-to-haves

Customer focus.

Strategic thinking.

An ambitious and results-focused approach.

You have some experience with AI tools or applications, or you are curious to explore how AI can support your work.

Relevant experience gained through study, projects, an internship, part-time work or other activities that helps you demonstrate your interest in corporate finance.

You and the application process

Apply by 15 November 2026

Interviews will be held through Microsoft Teams in week 48 of 2026.

If you are invited for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will contact you by SMS and email to schedule the interview.

An assessment is part of the application process.

Include your CV and a personal, authentic motivation letter with your application. Applications without these documents cannot proceed.

In your motivation letter, answer these 3 questions

Why do you choose a traineeship instead of a fixed position?

Why have you chosen to apply for the Wholesale - Advisory & Investments track?

What do you hope to learn about your personal development during the traineeship, and why is this important to you?

To be considered for this position, you must be located in the Netherlands.

The selection day will take place on Monday 14 December 2026.

The traineeship starts on 1 April 2027.

This role is for 40 hours per week.

Contact Jolanda Moulen-Gresnigt, Corporate Recruiter, via [email protected] if you have questions about the recruitment process.

You can find answers to frequently asked questions here: Rabobank careers FAQ.

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