Business Analyst

Help shape the future of Rabobank through innovation. In this role, you will work on 2 strategic innovation initiatives where data, client insights and predictive analytics come together to create new commercial opportunities and support sustainable growth.

 

You & your role

As a Business Analyst, you know better than anyone how to connect business processes, data and innovation. You will be part of the WR Innovation team and work across both the data analytics & prediction initiatives. In this role, you will explore how data and predictive analytics can support better decision-making, uncover new commercial opportunities and contribute to a future-proof Rabobank.

You will investigate how new business opportunities can be developed based on data, client behaviour and market developments. By doing so, you will contribute to innovation within Wholesale Banking and help Rabobank prepare for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Operating at the intersection of business development, data analytics and innovation, you will play a direct role in initiatives that create tangible value for both clients and the bank.

 

Examples from practice

• Exploring how financing needs within Trade & Commodity Finance can be predicted more accurately during periods of market volatility.

• Developing data-driven insights that enable relationship managers and credit specialists to identify commercial opportunities and risks at an earlier stage across clients and sectors.

• Bringing together expertise from business, data, risk and product development to create innovative, data-driven solutions that drive client value and commercial growth.

 

Facts & figures

• You will work on 2 strategic innovation initiatives focused on predictive analytics and data-driven decision-making.

• You will be part of a small innovation team, working closely with a Business Lead and another Business Analyst.

• More than 48,000 Rabobank colleagues worldwide.

 

Top 3 responsibilities

• Analyse existing business processes and identify pain points, improvement opportunities and innovation initiatives that contribute to the development of new business models.

• Design and support experiments by defining hypotheses, data requirements and success criteria, while assessing the feasibility of new concepts and predictive solutions.

• Connect stakeholders across business, data, architecture, risk and product development, translating complex insights into clear recommendations, aligned decision-making and actionable next steps.

In addition, you will explore which predictive solutions best fit the innovation challenges at hand. You will analyse available data, develop initial concepts and prototypes, and contribute to innovative propositions that help the bank respond to future developments.

 

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of differences. By bringing together diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise, we become a better bank. That is why we are curious to discover what you will add to our WR Innovation team.

The WR Innovation team explores, develops and validates innovative solutions for Wholesale Banking. You will work in a small, entrepreneurial team where business development, innovation and data analytics come together. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, working as one analytical and forward-thinking team within Rabobank.

What makes this assignment unique is that you will not only analyse processes and data, but also contribute to the development of new revenue streams and innovative business models. Your insights can directly influence how Rabobank creates value for clients in the future. You will work in an environment where complex business challenges, client needs and data-driven innovation come together.

 

Work on yourself and the world around you

For us, your personal development and societal impact go hand in hand. That is why we invest in your growth while working together towards a better world. We capture this in one simple statement: “At Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you at the same time.”

You will experience this through our hybrid way of working, extensive development opportunities and a healthy work-life balance. At the same time, you will contribute to solutions for our business clients while helping shape the future of the financial sector and society. This is how we bring our mission, Growing a better world together, to life.

 

Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank

At Rabobank, we are committed to building a culture where everyone feels welcome. We value differences and use them to collaborate more effectively and make better decisions. We do this step by step, recognising what works well while continuously improving where needed.

By embracing different perspectives, we create an environment where colleagues feel heard and valued. This helps us remain an organisation where people enjoy working and where we truly understand and serve our clients.

 

You & your talent

• Experience in stakeholder management within a complex environment.

• Proven experience in business analysis and process improvement.

• Experience in data analytics and translating insights into business opportunities.

• Strong Excel skills.

• Strong Python skills.

• Experience in Corporate Banking, Trade Finance or a comparable business environment is a plus.