Rabobank Traineeship Business & IT

This is what we offer you

• 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 Description

Would you like to contribute to Rabobank’s business and IT ambitions while developing your own skills, confidence and professional direction?

This Traineeship is a good match for you if you know you like the work field of Business and IT, but not yet which exact role is perfect for you. Within these 18 months we offer you a chance to explore what we can offer in working in IT and what kind of future IT role suits you the best.

Summary

The Rabobank Traineeship Business & IT is a development programme for recent graduates who want to work at the intersection of business and technology but are still exploring which role suits them best. You will be moving to a different department within the bank. In each rotation, you will take on practical assignments, experience a different role and contribute to improving Rabobank’s systems, processes or services.

Alongside your daily work, you will join a trainee network, work on a side project and follow a personal and professional development programme. A Young Talent Manager, experienced colleagues and a buddy will help you set learning goals, reflect on your progress and build your network. By the end of the traineeship, you will have a broad understanding of Rabobank’s IT domain and a clearer view of the role in which you want to continue your career.

• An 18-month traineeship starting on 1 April 2027.
• Up to 4 rotations across different departments.
• Training, coaching, a side project and access to the Rabobank trainee network.

What will you learn and do as a Business & IT Trainee?

During your rotations, you will work on practical challenges within different parts of Rabobank’s IT domain. Your assignments and responsibilities may include:

• Complete rotation assignments in roles such as business analyst, engineer, product manager, project manager or business manager.
• Analyse information and data to support decisions, develop dashboards or assess the maturity of artificial intelligence applications.
• Connect business and technology stakeholders and translate their needs into clear plans, recommendations or solutions.
• Prepare an advisory report on technology, processes or applications that could be improved or discontinued.
• Contribute to a side project and collaborate with colleagues and other trainees across Rabobank.

Your precise assignments depend on the available rotations and your development goals. You do not need to know your future role before you start. Your interests and learning objectives are used as input when rotations are selected.

After completing the traineeship, the intention is for you to find a permanent position within Rabobank. Possible roles include business analyst, business manager, data scientist, product manager and more.

Skills, tools and areas of expertise

• Business analysis.
• Stakeholder management.
• Complex problem-solving.
• Data analysis and data literacy.
• Artificial intelligence.
• Communication and influencing.
• Personal leadership and self-reflection.
• Basic testing and business analysis methods.
• Tools and technologies such as Microsoft 365, Python, SQL, GitHub, Scala, Java or Azure.

You do not need to bring all these technical skills. Existing knowledge is useful, but the traineeship is designed to help you develop further.

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 Business & IT.

Business & IT is one of the tracks within the Rabobank Traineeship. You will work in Rabobank’s it domain, where business and technology colleagues develop and support the products and services of the bank.

The Business & IT track offers places to 8 trainees in each cohort. You will also learn with trainees from the other tracks through mixed home groups and shared development activities.

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 complete up to 4 rotations and set personal learning goals. Around 80% of the training programme focuses on personal development and 20% focuses on professional skills. Training may cover communication, influencing, basic testing and the foundations of business analysis.

A Young Talent Manager will be your first point of contact. You will have talent talks and check-ins. You will also learn through practical assignments, feedback and collaboration with experienced colleagues.

Success does not mean being perfect. It means demonstrating growth, becoming stronger and more confident, and making a valuable contribution during your rotations.

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 a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field such as Business & IT, Business Management, Information Management, Business Technology, Econometrics or an engineering discipline.
• Other degree subjects are also welcome if you can demonstrate a clear interest in business and technology.
• You have gained relevant experience through study projects, an internship, a part-time job, a board position or voluntary work.
• You have between 0 and 2 years of work experience.
• You live in the Netherlands when you apply
• You want to work at the intersection of business and technology.
• You are curious and motivated to keep learning.
• You ask questions, take initiative and reflect on your own development.
• You are willing to consider different perspectives and try approaches that may be new to you.
• You want to develop your skills in stakeholder management, complex problem-solving, artificial intelligence and data.
• You are flexible about working from Utrecht or another Rabobank office during a rotation.

Nice-to-haves:

• You have worked with data analysis, artificial intelligence or business analysis.
• You have some experience with tools such as Microsoft 365, Python, SQL, GitHub, Scala, Java or Azure.
• You have completed introductory training in testing or business analysis.
• You have contributed to an activity outside your regular study programme.

Frequently asked questions

Is this role suitable if I have little work experience?

Yes. This traineeship is intended for graduates with 0 to 2 years of professional work experience.

What will I learn and do?

You will complete varied assignments at the intersection of business and technology. You may develop a dashboard, conduct an artificial intelligence assessment, prepare a communication plan or advise on applications.

What guidance will I receive?

A Young Talent Manager will be your first point of contact. You will have a talent talks and check-ins and access to personal and professional training.

Which skills or tools will I develop?

You can develop skills in business analysis, stakeholder management, complex problem-solving, data, artificial intelligence, communication and personal leadership. The tools you use will depend on your rotation assignments.

Can I work hybrid?

Yes. You can work hybrid and will mainly work from Rabobank’s head office at Croeselaan in Utrecht. A rotation may also be based at another Rabobank office. Flexibility about your work location is therefore helpful.

You and the application process

This vacancy will close after 16 November 2026.

• Any questions about the application process? Contact Maaike van den Bosch, Young talent recruiter, at maaike.van.den.bosch@rabobank.nl.
• Any questions about the traineeship? Contact Jennifer Ferrier, Young Talent Manager, at Jennifer.Ferrier@rabobank.nl.
• Submit your resume and a motivation letter through the Rabobank careers website. Applications without a motivation letter won’t be taken into consideration.
• In your motivation letter, answer these questions:
  • Why are you a good fit with Rabobank?
  • Why are you a good fit for this traineeship?
  • What makes you a good candidate for working between business and technology?

• Some more information about the application process:

• • Rabobank will first review your resume and motivation letter.
  • Selected applicants will receive an assessment.
  • First round of interviews will be online.
  • If the first interview is successful, you will be invited to a physical selection day at the Rabobank office in Utrecht. This day will include a business case and a conversation about your personal growth and learning goals.
  • If you are invited for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will contact you by SMS and email to schedule the interview.
  • A reliability assessment is part of the procedure.
• You can find answers to frequently asked questions here: Rabobank application FAQs.
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