Corporate Strategy Associate

Rabobank

. Identify promising opportunities and connect different perspectives to turn complex strategic questions into clear choices .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUtrecht • NetherlandsJuniorMid-Level💰 €5,030 - €7,183 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with a focus on developing evidence-based insights and recommendations. Proficient in building relationships and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders to drive business development initiatives.

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Strategic AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentEvidence-Based InsightsCompelling CommunicationStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

StrategyEconomicsBusinessFinanceInnovationTechnologySustainabilityData Analysis

Soft Skills

CuriosityEntrepreneurial ApproachConfidenceAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Market InsightsDecision SupportOrganizational CoherenceChallenging Assumptions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify promising opportunities and connect different perspectives to turn complex strategic questions into clear choices
Explore external developments, customer needs and market changes
Assess ideas with strategy colleagues and experts and support their development into new sources of value for Rabobank, its customers and members
Develop scenarios and recommendations to help decision-makers understand strategic choices
Test ideas by combining market insights, evidence and expertise from across Rabobank
Connect external developments with customer needs, market changes and Rabobank’s strategic priorities
Develop evidence-based insights, scenarios, recommendations, presentations and decision-support materials
Advance business development initiatives by testing ideas, assessing their potential and bringing together expertise across Rabobank
Connect knowledge and create coherence across the organisation
Challenge established thinking and help stakeholders understand what matters most

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong academic foundation in strategy, economics, business, finance, innovation, technology, sustainability, data or a related field
Professional proficiency in English; Dutch is useful but not required
Curious and entrepreneurial approach to complex questions and new business opportunities
Confidence to challenge assumptions and the status quo using evidence, feedback and new insights
Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across different parts of the organisation
Compelling communication skills to create clear narratives and adapt messages to different audiences
Ability to work 40 hours per week
Reliability assessment as part of the procedure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Thirteenth month's salary
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)
Pension with the option to set the maximum amount of your personal contribution
Good work-life balance
Exposure to a wide range of topics, stakeholders and senior decision-makers
Opportunity to strengthen strategic and interpersonal skills, expand your network and develop a broad understanding of Rabobank and its challenges