Junior Data Scientist RISE - Early Career Program

Early Career Program

Are you passionate about data and love solving smart, analytical puzzles? Ready to showcase your skills and take your career to the next level? Discover the opportunities waiting for you in Rabobank’s Early Career program!

During our Early Career Program, you’ll develop your career over 18 months by becoming an expert in your field. Throughout the program, you’ll stay with one team and receive training to enhance your hard skills. You’ll be paired with a buddy who will guide you in navigating the bank. For your personal development, you and your fellow starters will follow the Early Career Program and receive guidance from a Data & Analytics Development Consultant. We’re here to prepare you for your personal success!

What can you expect at the end of the program?

• Become an Expert: You’ll have developed deep expertise in your role.
• Strong Network: Build a robust network of like-minded professionals within the bank.
• Steep Learning Curve: Experience significant growth in your soft skills.
• Own Your Career: You’ll be in charge of your career and learning curve. Rabobank supports your growth by encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone.

RaboResearch is the knowledge center of Rabobank, which enables our Dutch and international clients to develop and deepen their business insights and to make well-informed strategic decisions. RaboResearch consists of over 150 analysts, which are located around the globe, and focus on four different areas: Dutch Economics, Sustainability & Nature, Global Economics and Markets and Food & Agribusiness.

In order to support the analysis and research in those areas in a data-driven way, RaboResearch seeks to expand its pool of Data Scientists. These data scientists in RaboResearch will take data analysis to the next level. We work closely together with a very broad range of other teams and departments of the bank in- and outside of the Netherlands. Becoming a data scientist in RaboResearch will give you the opportunity to gain experience in every aspect of data science projects. In a typical day you could be working on data analysis and visualization, data engineering and big data development, modeling and creating prototypes, communicating with stakeholders, and brainstorming with a range of different analysts.

In your work you will use different tools, including Python, SQL, Spark and Power BI. We strive for using the most modern tooling and methodologies whenever possible. To structure our work we use tools like Azure, DevOps, Databricks and Git.

As a data scientist, you collaborate with researchers on economic and social themes that are important to Rabobank. Think of the transition to a new sustainable and inclusive economy, broad prosperity, and financial health. You work on projects where Rabobank can make a difference and where you can fully utilize your data skills. The Regions Innovation Sustainability and Entrepreneurship (RISE) team of RaboResearch is your home base. You are also part of a community of data scientists in RaboResearch and may use your data science skills for other teams within RaboResearch. For example, to apply generative AI in research or to develop tools that other colleagues can use.

At Rabobank, continuous personal development is a top priority. We believe the best way to learn is by doing, making mistakes, and celebrating successes. We offer the right balance between freedom and supervision, helping you develop talents you never knew you had. During the Early Career Program, you can count on excellent guidance from us. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues and interact frequently with other starters. This way, you’ll develop a specialization within a field, discover what you’re good at, and find what you enjoy doing.

"The Early Career program was the perfect next challenge after university for me. The program’s emphasis on personal growth opened doors I didn’t know existed. Engaging in a myriad of enjoyable and professional activities, often organised by and for young professionals, added a vibrant layer to the learning experience. From casual drinks to knowledge exchanges, sports events to insightful workshops and lectures, every moment contributed to a comprehensive journey. The camaraderie with a fantastic group of peers transformed the whole experience into a collective adventure, making every stride forward memorable and shared!" — Martijn Scheve, Alumni Data & Analytics Early Career program

We are a Dutch bank that operates in 38 countries for over 9,500,000 customers. Together with these customers, our members, and partners we stand side by side to create a world in which everyone has access to enough healthy food. In the Netherlands, we work to create a country in which people are happy with how they live, work, and do business.

• Educational Background: You have obtained a Doctorate (pré) or a Masters in (Quantitative) Economics, Econometrics, Data Science, or a similar field.
• Work Experience: Approximately 0-2 years of work experience.
• Residency: Currently living in the Netherlands.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate quantitative analysis into comprehensive information for higher management and business users.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of Python and/or SQL.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent command of the English language.

• A salary of €3,844.44 gross per month (scale 7, 40 hours a week).
• A 13th month's salary and vacation pay.
• An Employee Benefit Budget (10% of your monthly salary). Employees may use this budget at their own discretion. For example, the EBB can be used to buy extra vacation days or to make an additional deposit in your retirement fund. Employees can also opt to have the EBB paid out to them as part of their monthly salary.
• A personal budget that you can spend on activities related to your personal development and career.
• A combination of working from home and from the office.