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Job Description

In het kort Corporate Banking (CB) Business Strategy is an internal strategy consulting team that supports CB Management Team in developing and steering the strategic agenda for CB. In an evolving financial landscape shaped by AI, new competitors, regulation, and geopolitical uncertainty, the team plays a key role in proactively positioning CB for the future. At ABN AMRO, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and courage, ensuring that our strategic initiatives align with our values and contribute positively to society. The team works on high‑impact strategic topics, ranging from market and competitor analyses to the development of strategic scenarios and the design of structural improvement initiatives within CB. Through close collaboration with CB’s Chief Commercial Officer, CB Management Team, CB Finance the strategic direction of CB is effectively shaped and realised in an environment rapidly evolving due to customer needs, technology and regulation. The team plays an active role in strategy execution and its monitoring. The team resides within the Strategy & Transformation department of ABN AMRO which reports directly to the CEO. By being positioned within Strategy & Transformation, the team benefits from the expertise and scale of the broader organisation, including Group Strategy, Strategy Execution & Implementation, Strategic Portfolio Management and the Personal & Business Banking and Wealth Management Business Strategy teams. Je werk During the (6-7 months) internship you will work as part of an experienced and ambitious team on specific components of a project conducted within ABN AMRO CB. The team originates from a wide range of backgrounds, both from inside ABN AMRO and externally (e.g. external strategy consultancy). The team has conducted numerous projects, working on a wide range of subjects such as: Near & long-term vision and strategic agenda for CB – supporting CB Management Team in driving and prioritizing the vision and strategic agenda based on outside-in assessment of emerging trends (e.g. AI, DeFi), relative performance benchmarks and capability assessments CB AI strategy: assess the impact of AI on our business model and determine where to focus and prioritise Inorganic growth options, including specific strategic assessment of M&A opportunities from a CB perspective Organisational (re)design and new service model development for the CB client segment Identifying growth opportunities, including creating new business models and building solid business cases to underpin the plans Representing Corporate banking in bankwide strategic programs Your contributions will directly support CB’s strategic direction, allowing you to see the tangible results of your efforts on CB’s success and client satisfaction. Je profiel As a CB business strategy intern you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of CB. You identify trends and developments in customer needs, emerging technologies and competition, impacting our strategy. In addition, you support in developing quantitative decision-analysis models dealing with uncertainty. As an intern, you are considered a core team member and therefore staffed as such within one or more active projects. We provide clear guidance through 1-on-1 mentorships and a concrete development plan designed at the start. We are looking for enthusiastic, pro-active and highly talented colleagues matching the following description: Characteristics Intrinsically motivated & fiercely results oriented Curious & innovative Analytically driven – strong quantitative and analytical capabilities Good problem solving skills – structures issues logically and creates practical ideas Good sense of humor & pleasant to work with Available for 6-7 months, preferably starting in January 2027 but exact timelines can be discussed Knowledge and experience Excellent Master academic track record; degree(s) with a strong quantitative or technical component preferred; Strong English language skills, both written and spoken; Strong Python programming language skills, or comparable language; Proven affinity or connection with the Netherlands. Examples include the ability to speak Dutch, previous study or work experience and/or a personal connection to the Netherlands. Please note that to be eligible for this role, enrolment at university is required for the duration of the internship. We bieden An interesting internship where you gain a wealth of practical experience in an environment where there is plenty of room to learn and develop. We offer a market-based internship allowance and good coaching. ABN AMRO invests a lot in the training and personal development of young talent, in which internships play an important role. Within CB Business Strategy team you will be able to develop your analytical, conceptual and consultancy skills. We do everything to get the best out of our people and believe and invest in their success. You will be empowered to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses and develop a thorough understanding of complex problems. The broad exposure to the bank and early cooperation with its decision makers guarantee a steep learning curve. You will work on your skills in a dynamic and fun team that works closely together and helps you to make progress. Your internship is not only about acquiring substantive knowledge and practical experience, but also about increasing your network. Our internal network of ABN AMRO interns regularly organizes network events where you can meet other interns and get to know the bank better. You will gain a 360 degree understanding of both Corporate Banking and strategy consultancy, which makes this position an ideal one should you aspire to move into a strategic consulting position in general or a more specialist role within the financial services industry. Interesse We are looking forward to receive your motivation letter and resume. Please submit these via the link on our website to ensure an orderly process. Acquisition following this vacancy is not appreciated.

Core Responsibilities

Support Corporate Banking strategy projects through market, competitor, and trend analysis, quantitative decision models, and the development of strategic scenarios and business cases. Contribute to strategy execution and monitoring, including work on AI strategy, growth opportunities, organizational design, and bank-wide strategic programs.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled at a university throughout the internship, which lasts 6–7 months, and have an excellent master's-level academic record; a strong quantitative or technical component is preferred. The role seeks strong English skills, strong Python or comparable programming skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and an affinity or connection to the Netherlands.

Benefits

• Market-Based Internship Allowance
• Coaching
• Training and Personal Development
• Mentorship
• Networking Opportunities