Graduate Program - Finance (Jan 2025)

Your role

Join the Finance team that helps Rabobank achieve its strategic goals while being a rock-solid bank. The Finance team at Rabobank are the Chief Value Officers and deliver value in everything they do. They are the guardians of long-term value creation and the financial stability of the bank. They are the navigators of financial regulations, tax laws, external developments and reporting.  And they are the explorers that help steer the bank’s financial performance and business growth. 

As a Finance Graduate, you will gain hands-on knowledge and skills in supporting the business through delivering quality, timely and accurate advice, information, finance solutions and control. The 18-month program provides a platform to experience a variety of Rabobank career options. Whether it’s connecting with colleagues in Sydney’s head office, working with clients on the ground in the regional and rural branches, or potentially even enjoying an international rotation in the global head office in Utrecht, you can be part of the team helping the clients feed the world more sustainably.

To develop a well-rounded knowledge of the bank, you will also be placed on three short-term rotations within risk and compliance, rural or regional branches, and operations. Selected Graduates will also be placed on a short-term international rotation to connect with colleagues in our global head office in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

About you

Qualifications:

• Final year undergraduate or postgraduate student, or have recently graduated within the last three years.
• Degree qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business or other relevant disciplines.
• Available to start full-time employment from February 2025.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in Finance, Banking or the Financial Services industry.
• Passion for the food and agribusiness industry would be advantageous.
• Self-motivated with the ability to plan and organise self.
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication at all levels both written and verbal.

Benefits

Rabobank provides a variety of employee benefits that may vary based on factors like location and employment terms. Common benefits include:

• Comprehensive development pathways equip you with the skills of the future and enable your career growth at Rabobank.
• Mentored by senior leaders in your chosen field.
• Domestic and international rotation opportunities.
• Contribute to the global mission of Growing a Better World Together.
• Authentic and unique cultures focused on growing each other. An open, balanced and flexible workplace where people feel that they belong, can be open and honest and are supported.
• Rabo@Anywhere – hybrid way of working.
• Market competitive salary and bonus.
• Bonus Leave - eligibility to earn an extra week of leave or purchase up to an additional two weeks of leave per year.
• Corporate wardrobe and/or Work-from-home equipment allowances.
• Paid Community Service Leave.
• Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners.
• Employee insurance cover.

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Training & development

Rabo Graduate Program offers a unique opportunity for university graduates to forge a meaningful career path through Rabobank. Through the rotations, the Finance Graduate will be involved in product control services, ledger control, data management, data analysis and financial control activities. There will be also opportunities for business partnering in the Business Control team and assisting the External Reporting team with the production of regulatory and statutory disclosures.

Career progression

After the program, there is an opportunity for graduates to have permanent employment. They are committed to developing the graduates as future leaders of Rabobank.

How to apply

To be considered, simply follow the link and submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Academic Transcript

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• rabobank.jobs/en/about-rabobank/
• rabobank.jobs/en/your-development-at-rabobank/
• rabobank.jobs/en/develop-your-skills/
• rabobank.com.au/careers/#benefits