Internship Corporate Banking business strategy

Corporate Banking (CB) Business Strategy is an internal strategy consulting team that supports the 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, and 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.

Internship Corporate Banking business strategy

Your job

During the 4-6 month 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, for example external strategy consultancy. The team has conducted numerous projects on a wide range of subjects such as:

• Near- and 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 such as AI and DeFi, relative performance benchmarks, and capability assessments
• CB AI strategy: assessing the impact of AI on our business model and determining where to focus and prioritise
• 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 bank-wide 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.

Your working environment

You will be joining a team of 4-6 consultants, working hybrid out of our Amsterdam HQ and home office, typically 50/50. We work closely with senior management in CB, but our projects span all layers and functions.

Your profile

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, technology, geopolitics, and competition that impact our strategy. 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 mentorship and a concrete development plan designed at the start. We are looking for enthusiastic, proactive, and highly talented colleagues matching the following description:

Characteristics

• Intrinsically motivated and fiercely results oriented
• Curious and innovative
• Analytically driven, with strong quantitative and analytical capabilities
• Good problem-solving skills, able to structure issues logically and create practical ideas
• Good sense of humor and pleasant to work with
• Available for 4-6 months, preferably starting in September 2026, though exact timelines can be discussed

Knowledge and experience

• Excellent academic track record, preferably as a Master’s student; degree(s) with a strong quantitative component preferred
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken
• Proven affinity or connection with the Netherlands, for example 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.

What we offer

An interesting internship where you gain a wealth of practical experience in an environment with plenty of room to learn and develop. We offer a market-based internship allowance and good coaching. ABN AMRO invests significantly in the training and personal development of young talent, in which internships play an important role.

Within the 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 in 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 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 networking 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 ideal if you aspire to move into a strategic consulting position in general or a more specialist role within the financial services industry.