Rabobank Traineeship Wholesale Banking - Markets

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.

You and your job

Are you fascinated by the fast-paced world of financial markets? Do you thrive on solving complex problems, making data-driven decisions, and thinking strategically under pressure? Then this is your launchpad.

Join our Rabobank Traineeship Wholesale Banking track with a focus on Financial Markets.

From day one, youll work alongside seasoned professionals, gain hands-on experience in Sales, Relationship Management, and Capital Markets, and build the skills to become a future leader in finance.

In the dynamic environment of Capital Markets in the heart of Rabobanks Investment Bank, you will be working on complex financing transactions with a high impact for Rabobanks Dutch and global clients (corporates, traders, sponsors, financial institutions and supra sovereign agencies), advising and assisting them in structuring and arranging (sustainable) Capital Markets products like bonds, syndicated loans, private placements and structured products.

The vibrant environment of Sales and Relationship Management is key in providing our clients access to financial markets. At the dealing room floor, you will be surrounded by energetic colleagues constantly making a difference for our client base on the asset classes of interest rates, FX, commodities and money markets. Dependent on the team you are in, you will focus on corporates, investors, other financial institutions or supranationals. The teams work closely together to achieve the optimal result for client and bank. We discuss and offer our clients solutions that range from simple plain-vanilla transactions to complex hedge strategies, all in order to assure the risks of our clients are well mitigated.

Your self-starting and entrepreneurial attitude is essential and will be an asset to our teams. You are truly interested in banking and financial products, and you like to work in a fast-paced environment. You can work on many projects at the same time in close cooperation with others. You build contacts with clients and prospects of the bank and keep very well up to date on market developments. Next to this you are stress resilient, maintain a good internal network, and take the lead in the preparation and execution of pitches or transactions. 

Making a difference

If this triggers you, imagine yourself rotating in these teams and making a difference by:

Capital Markets

• Structuring, origination and execution of transactions.
• Preparing client visits and pitches.
• Collecting & analyzing client data & generating ideas for transaction opportunities.
• Contribute to the due diligence & legal documentation process.
• Maintaining relationships with various external parties such as clients, lawyers, other banks and with other business units within Rabobank.

Sales & Relationship Management

• Assisting in originating new business and pitching hedge solutions to our clients.
• Supporting our clients in their decision-making by providing and discussing market intelligence and updates for the different asset classes.
• Maintain close relationships with our clients such that we hear about what is on clients mind and can assist.
• Managing transactions by involving the relevant internal and external stakeholders, such as lending, legal, compliance and risk department, as well as external advisors, lawyers and other banks.

Your development as a trainee

In the Rabobank Traineeship, you will work on your personal development for 18 months. This includes personal leadership, relevant skills, and various themes such as sustainability, as well as learning how a bank operates.

You will meet fellow trainees from different departments weekly, and on other days you will work within your own team. Through rotations and assignments, you will get to know a large part of the bank. You will be guided by a Young Talent Manager, who will challenge you to reflect and delve deeper into your development. 

Are you ready to go beyond expectations in the world of Wholesale Banking and become the best version of yourself? This is your chance.

You and your talent

Customer focus, teamwork, result orientation and having the right pro-active mind set are clearly essential for the role of Analyst in Markets. In addition, it's important that you recognize yourself in the traits below:

• Masters degree (preferably in Finance, Business, Economics, Econometrics or Law).
• A Maximum of 2 years work experience.
• Passionate and interested in wholesale banking.
• Excellent analytical and commercial skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver results within project timelines.
• Ambitious and result oriented.
• Good communication skills in English (written and verbal).

You and the job application process

We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people's differences is what makes us an even better bank. What can you bring to Rabobank? We can't wait to hear from you.

So, get in touch straightaway! Due to the popularity of the vacancy, the final date and time for submitting your application will be May 10, 2026.

Start date Traineeship: 1 October 2026

This job is for 40 hours a week

Any questions about working at Rabobank and the process? Contact Jolanda Moulen-Gresnigt Recruiter via jolanda.gresnigt@rabobank.nl

• We are curious about your motivation, interests, and passion. Why are you suitable for our program, and what appeals to you? We would love to read this in your application!
• So, please make sure that you include your CV and a personal, authentic motivation letter. Without these documents, were unfortunately unable to proceed with your application.
• To be considered for this position, you must be located in the Netherlands. We are unable to consider candidates requiring relocation from another country.
• Interviews will be held via MS Teams (week 22, 2026). 
• Assessments are part of the application process. 
• We look forward to meeting you in person during the selection days. The Selection day will be held on Monday, 15 June 2026.
• A security check is part of the process. 
• We respect your privacy.  

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