Associate, Wholesale Banking Analyst

Our Organization:

Rabobank Wholesale Banking North America is part of Rabobank, a global financial services leader providing wholesale, rural and retail banking services in more than 40 countries worldwide. Founded by Dutch farmers over a century ago, Rabobank remains true to our core mission: to create value for our customers, our employees, and the local communities where we do business. Rabobank today is one of the world’s largest banks with over $650 billion in assets. In North America, Rabobank is a premier financial institution providing services across the food and agriculture value chain. RDS’s support functions champion over 1,300 employees throughout Rabo AgriFinance and Rabobank North America Wholesale, companion Rabobank subsidiaries.

Job Overview/Purpose:

The Wholesale Banking Associate will be expected to provide a broad range of analytical and transaction in support of the Consumer Food & Beverage team.

The Associate will provide analytical, tactical, and administrative support to the Relationship Managers and Credit Analysts as part of the general management of a portfolio of clients and prospective clients.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide a broad range of analytical and transaction support to the bankers in the group.
• Perform a variety of tasks including preparation of marketing materials, modelling and credit analysis of client transactions, management of internal legal and compliance requirements, management reporting, participation on and recording of client calls etc.

Key Relationships:

F&A clients and prospects

Relationship Managers

Credit Analysts

Key Performance Indicators:

• Support to Relationship Management Team: Develop a knowledgeable understanding of the client portfolio and industries covered and to help manage those relationships alongside the RM. Providing support to the RM in any capacity so that they can focus on adding value to the client relationship. This requires proactively engaging with the RMs in relationship management, including accompanying the RMs to client meetings, and gaining detailed understanding and maintenance of the CRM system (Client Link) and the KYC process/requirements.
• Support Credit Team: Operate in a capacity that not only allows the Credit Analyst to confidently assign projects to the analyst, but also develop a reputation of accurately and efficiently completing those projects. This requires receiving necessary training (e.g. CRM courses) and gaining detailed understanding of the credit systems (e.g. LEA)
• Product Liaison: Act as intermediary between the RM's and Product Groups by learning and employing the basic techniques necessary to offer support on that specific product (e.g. capital structure analysis, ABF products and solutions, etc.). This requires gaining a detailed understanding of products which may entail a rotation with product groups in NY.

Qualifications:

• Requires at least 2-3 years of experience working at a financial institution (or similar)
• Bachelors Degree or higher with a major in Finance or related studies
• Exceptional academic performance, excellent quantitative skills, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity and understanding of credit, capital markets, and derivatives
• Understanding of the Food & Beverage industry is desired

We Offer:

With healthcare and insurance costs on the rise, Rabobank employees enjoy a first-class benefits package, featuring a selection of medical coverage and investment options to meet your personal needs. Our benefits program includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health care spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• Basic life insurance plus AD&D insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) program
• Health and wellness seminars
• Tuition reimbursement

Rabo provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Rabo also prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.

Consistent with this policy, Rabo embraces diversity and welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to create an environment that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our workforce to exceed the expectations of our clients and customers.