Rabobank Traineeship Wholesale Banking | Trading & Treasury

Would you like to learn how financial markets operate in practice and contribute to trading, treasury and balance sheet management?

Summary

As a Wholesale Banking Trainee at Rabobank, you will learn how financial markets operate in practice and contribute to trading, treasury and risk management activities. You will work alongside experienced professionals and develop your analytical, commercial and personal leadership skills. The Treasury and Trading departments work closely together where you will become part of high-impact teams that sit at the heart of our organizations financial engine. From day one, youll work alongside seasoned professionals, gain hands-on experience in trading, liquidity management and build the skills to become a future leader in finance.

The Trading team acts as market maker and provides competitive pricing and liquidity to clients. This means that Trading warehouses risk or lays-off risk direct in the market. When direct lay-off is not suitable, risk positions that have been acquired from clients (risk on) can either be redistributed to other clients (risk off) or managed through risk transformation (hedging). Additionally, Trading manages risk positions, within appropriate risk limits, and benefits from yield curve and curve movements. The market positions are based on extensive fundamental and technical market analysis, comprehensive market research and current market behaviour.

Treasury plays a key role in managing the banks own interest rate, liquidity and FX-risk positions that have a significant impact on its risk profile and results. Our value chain ranges from taking in raw-data and modelling to balance sheet steering and execution of transactions in financial markets.

At a glance:

• Work on trading and treasury activities within Wholesale Banking.
• Learn from experienced professionals in financial markets, liquidity management and risk management.
• Contribute to transactions, analysis and market-related decision-making.

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

During your rotations in Trading and Treasury, you will learn how client needs, market developments and Rabobanks balance sheet come together. Depending on your assignment, you will:

• Support the structuring, origination and execution of transactions within Trading and Treasury.
• Analyse client, market and risk-position data to develop trading ideas, hedging solutions and input for balance sheet steering.
• Prepare and share market intelligence, trends, market dynamics and trading strategies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist traders with daily activities, position management and collaboration with Sales.
• Learn how derivative products, liquidity management, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk are managed in practice.
• Build a strong internal network and contribute proactively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills, tools and areas of expertise

• Financial markets.
• Trading.
• Treasury management.
• Risk analysis and hedging.
• Market intelligence and market research.
• Liquidity management.
• Data analysis.
• Derivative products.

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 Trading & Treasury.

The Trading team acts as market maker and provides pricing and liquidity to clients. Treasury manages the bank's own interest rate, liquidity and foreign exchange risk positions. Together, these teams play a key role in the financial performance and risk management of Rabobank.

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 regularly meet fellow trainees from across the bank and gain exposure to different business areas through rotations and assignments. You will be supported by a Young Talent Manager who will help you reflect on your development and strengthen your leadership capabilities.

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. Preferably in Economics, Econometrics, Maths, Physics, Engineering or similar field.
• A maximum of two years of work experience.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You can work on several assignments while collaborating closely with others.
• You take initiative, focus on results and are willing to take responsibility.

Nice-to-haves:

• Genuine interest in Wholesale Banking and financial products.
• Commercial awareness and curiosity about clients and market developments.
• Coding and Programming skills.
• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• You have some experience with AI tools or applications, or you are curious to explore how AI can support your work.
• Experience gained through studies, projects, internships, volunteering or part-time work related to finance or financial markets.

You and the application process

Apply by 15 November 2026.

• Interviews will be held through Microsoft Teams in week 50, 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.
• The selection day will take place on Wednesday 6 January 2027.
• The traineeship starts on 1 April 2027.
• This role is for 40 hours per week.
• You are located in the Netherlands and do not require relocation from another country.
• 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 - Trading & Treasury track?
  • What do you hope to learn about your personal development during the traineeship, and why is this important to you?
• Contact Jolanda Moulen-Gresnigt, Corporate Recruiter, via Jolanda.Gresnigt@rabobank.nl if you have questions about the recruitment process.
• You can find answers to frequently asked questions here: Rabobank careers frequently asked questions.
• A reliability assessment is part of the procedure.
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