Learning & Development specialist

Banking for better, for generations to come; the Sustainability Centre of Excellence (SCE) contributes to the purpose of the bank and focuses on the acceleration of the transition to a sustainable economy. As a bank, we support the transition through, amongst others, providing sustainable loans and investments. Together with our customers, we can make an important contribution to alleviating pressure on the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preventing biodiversity loss, advancing respect for human rights, advancing inclusivity, and stimulating the social impact of our customers and their supply chains.

Learn & Develop as a Social Impact Specialist

We are looking for a Learning & Development specialist in our Social Impact & Human Rights team who is passionate about social sustainability. Do you have the ambition to play an essential role in the transition to a fair, responsible, and inclusive society? Are you able to combine your skills, knowledge, and interest in learning & development with social impact and human rights? Then this job is perfect for you!

Your job

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning & Development professional with knowledge and interest in Social impact and/or Human Rights. As a Learning & Development specialist in the Social Impact & Human Rights team of the SCE, you play an essential role in facilitating our employees' understanding of human rights and social impact, thereby embedding our work within the organisation. You will also be responsible for overseeing the learning and development initiatives throughout the bank with regards to social impact and human rights. You work together and align closely with client units and other departments such as corporate banking, wealth management, and detecting financial crime. You translate the impact into strategic and tactical advice and implementation plans.

Working environment

The SCE is a department with approximately 85-90 FTEs and operates on a global level. The SCE is managed by the CSO (Chief Sustainability Officer) and is divided into sub-departments with a specialist focus (Climate, Social Impact, Circular & Biodiversity) and a broad focus (Reporting, Regulations & Stakeholder Management, ESG Data and Business Insights). You will report to the team lead responsible for Social Impact and Human Rights and work in a team of 9 FTEs, which has social impact and human rights in its scope.

Your profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who is not afraid to ask questions, works in a structured manner, and deals with challenges in a proactive and decisive manner. You are critical, with a practical mindset, and you do not allow others to derail you from your course. Your role implies strong communication skills and stakeholder management and active participation in our dynamic team. We ask:

• 3-5 years’ experience in Learning and Development, preferably in the field of sustainability, social impact & human rights
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (WO/ HBO)
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage
• Flexible attitude with strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach
• Passion to make impact, demonstrated interest in social impact and/ or human rights
• Driven to translate theory into actionable solutions for our organisation and employees

We are offering

Join a supportive team where you’ll have space and autonomy to bring your ideas to life and leverage your expertise.

• The Benefit Budget is 11% of your salary, which allows you to acquire additional employment benefits.
• Five weeks of vacation per year, with the option to purchase an additional four weeks.
• Personal development Budget of €1,000 per year, which you can accumulate up to €3,000.
• Possibility to work from home (in consultation with your team and depending on your position).
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands.
• An excellent pension scheme.

If this sounds like your next career move, don’t hesitate! Apply today to join our exciting journey in social impact & human rights, where you’ll contribute and grow with a team that shares your passion to make a sustainable impact.

Interested?

Please apply online to this vacancy before the 6th of December. Please note we will not consider resumes and/or cover letters via e-mail. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you have (urgent) questions, please contact Maartje van Aardenne or Giorgia Varvello. We look forward to meeting you.

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge, and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.