Director of Urban Growth

You & Your Role

As Urban Growth Director, you are the new face of Rabobank in the city. You use your entrepreneurial vision and ability to build connections to forge strategic networks and bring innovative partnerships to life. You are the driving force that links social impact to business growth: you proactively seek out opportunities, inspire entrepreneurs and young people, and transform ideas into tangible commercial results in an urban context. In this forward-looking role, you will work alongside experienced regional directors to shape Rabobank’s positioning and growth in cities. You will strengthen Rabobank’s position as the partner of choice for urban communities, thereby playing a key role in building a diverse, thriving, and inclusive city.

Book results

• Establishing innovative partnerships and forward-looking initiatives that contribute to Rabobank’s visibility and commercial positioning in the city.
• A strong presence in networks that strengthen Rabobank’s positioning among young people and (aspiring) entrepreneurs, where you are able to effectively link Rabobank’s commercial and cooperative positioning.
• Developing new customer and funding streams and generating qualified leads that contribute to Rabobank’s commercial objectives.

Top 3 Responsibilities

• Building sustainable relationships and networks in urban areas, with a focus on young people and/or aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Initiating and establishing contacts, partnerships, and growth projects that contribute to Rabobank’s commercial positioning and objectives in the city.
• Serve as a liaison between Rabobank, local partners and networks, and the various departments within Rabobank, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities.

You will be part of the Cooperative Banking segment and will work closely with the Rabobank director in a specific city: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or The Hague. You will collaborate closely with commercial colleagues in the city. In addition, you will be part of an overarching community where you, your fellow Urban Growth Directors, and others dedicated to urban growth will exchange experiences and initiatives. This “urban growth” community will consist of approximately 25 FTE.

We are centrally recruiting for three Urban Growth Director positions, distributed across the three cities of Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam. Please note that you must live in or near the region where you wish to be assigned. When applying, please indicate which city you prefer.

Together, we can achieve more than we could on our own

We believe in the power of diversity. It is precisely by bringing together people’s unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that we become an even better bank. We are therefore eager to learn what you can bring to our team of cooperative bankers.

“Together, we are building a movement that puts us at the heart of our cities. This presents enormous growth opportunities for Rabobank.”

- Abhijit Das, Head of Urban Growth -

Work on yourself and the world around you at the same time

For us, your personal growth and the growth of society go hand in hand. That’s why we want to invest in you and work together to build a better world. We sum it up in one sentence: at Rabobank, you work on both yourself and the world around you.

This is reflected in your personal development budget, our hybrid work environment, and a healthy work-life balance. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to work on banking matters for our personal and business clients, as well as on social issues such as financial well-being and sustainable living

Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank

At Rabobank, we are convinced that diversity is our greatest strength. By combining our diverse backgrounds and skills, we create an environment where we bring out the best in ourselves and each other. We seek that diversity in areas such as knowledge, expertise, and experience, as well as in gender, background, and culture. In every department, we strive for diversity and the freedom to be yourself, whoever you are. That is what diversity and inclusion at Rabobank are all about.

You & Your Talent

• Proven experience in building forward-looking initiatives and networks;
• Proven experience in identifying and capitalizing on commercial opportunities, even where others fail to see them;
• Ability to make a meaningful contribution to networks and to connect people and partners;
• Looking beyond functional and organizational silos to create new opportunities even without established frameworks;
• Able to challenge the “status quo” in order to improve Rabobank’s future growth and positioning;
• You navigate urban networks and digital communities with ease and know how to connect with people in diverse cultural settings;
• A team player who is also able to help others "score";
• A proactive attitude and a results-oriented approach;
• Experience in corporate banking is a plus;
• You are fluent in Dutch, both spoken and written. Speaking a second language is a plus. 

You & the Job Application Process

You can apply for the Urban Growth Director position at Rabobank through November 27.

• For questions regarding the details of this position, please contact Abhijit Das, Head of Urban Growth, atAbhijit.Das@rabobank.nl
• Do you have questions about working at Rabobank or the hiring process? Contact Lisa Mulders, Corporate Recruiter, atLisa.Mulders@rabobank.nl
• In your application, please indicate which position you are applying for and in which city. 
• The processkicks offonthe morning of December 3with anintroductory event in Utrecht. We look forward to seeing you there! Please save the date and register viaHome | Introductory Event - Major Cities Growth Plan. This is an informal opportunity to get to know each other better; no preparation is necessary. You will receive an invitation from us by December 1 at the latest, containing practical information about this event. Attendance at the event is not a requirement for applying.
• Immediatelyfollowing theevent, you will be assigned ajob application task, which must besubmitted by December 10 at the latest. You will receive further details about this along with your invitation to the event.
• Based on the application assignment, some candidates will be invited to aselection day on December 15 in Utrecht. Please tentatively mark this date in your calendar.  
• An assessment may be part of the process.
• If you are invited for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will contact you via text message and email to schedule the interview.  
• When you first join the company, you will start with a temporary contract, with the intention of transitioning to a long-term position. 
• You can find the answers to frequently asked questions at rabobank.jobs/nl/veelgestelde-vragen.  
• An assessment of reliability is part of the procedure.  
• We respect your privacy.