Internship - Capital Origination team Energy Transition Q1-Q2 / 2027

Intern Capital Origination | Energy Transition

Would you like to learn financial analysis and presentation building skills, and contribute to the energy transition as an intern?

Summary

As an Intern Capital Origination at Rabobank, you will develop financial analysis and presentation building skills in practice. You will research energy transition markets and help prepare presentations for large European clients. You will work directly with the Capital Origination team and collaborate with Client Coverage, RaboResearch, product departments and European branches. The internship lasts 3 to 4 months and starts either early 2027 or in April or May 2027, continuing until the summer break.

At a glance:

• Research markets and sub-sectors in the energy transition value chain.
• Use financial analysis, Excel and PowerPoint to support client work.
• Contribute to the strategic dialogue with clients in Energy Transition & Circularity and Transport & Mobility.

What will you learn and do as an intern?

• Conduct market research into different sub-sectors across the energy transition value chain.
• Contribute to client presentations by analysing information and presenting insights clearly.
• Work with colleagues from Client Coverage, RaboResearch, product departments and Rabobank’s European branches.
• Develop practical financial analysis and investment banking skills.
• Build knowledge of the energy sector and the transition to more sustainable energy systems.

The Capital Origination team helps develop strategic and capital ideas for European clients. Its work supports Rabobank’s Banking 4 Energy Transition strategy and focuses on maintaining a strategic dialogue with clients.

Skills, tools and areas of expertise

• Financial analysis.
• Market research.
• Quantitative and analytical skills.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Presentation building & storytelling
• Energy transition and energy sector knowledge.
• Collaboration with teams and stakeholders across Europe.

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of differences. By combining people's differences, we become an even better bank. We are curious about what you will bring to our team Capital Origination.

Capital Origination is a small team within the Energy Transition & Circularity sector team. This sector team is part of Client Coverage within Wholesale and Rural, Region Europe, Asia & Africa.

You will work directly with the members of the Capital Origination team. You will also gain exposure to different teams and colleagues across Wholesale Banking.

Work on yourself & the world around you

For us, your development and that of society go hand in hand. That is why we want to invest in you and work together to create a better world. We summarise this in one sentence: at Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you at the same time.

At year-end 2025, Rabobank had financed €63.9 billion of sustainable assets. Rabobank aims to increase this to €83 billion by 2030. Since 2022, Rabobank has added more than 100 Wholesale clients in the energy transition domain across 16 Western European countries.

In 2025, Rabobank financed 91 renewable energy projects with a total value of €3.6 billion.

Your development as an intern

During your internship at Rabobank, your development is our priority, and you will gain hands-on experience in a professional environment.

You will develop financial analysis, market research and presentation skills through practical assignments. Because Capital Origination is a small team, you will have the opportunity to work directly with each team member.

Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank

At Rabobank, we are working towards a culture where everyone feels welcome. We value our differences and use them to collaborate more effectively and make better decisions. By being open to different perspectives, we create an environment where colleagues feel heard.

What do you bring?

Must-haves:

• You are a master’s student or a third-year bachelor’s student. You are enrolled in a Dutch university and live in the Netherlands.
• You have strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• You can work with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• You have a good command of English.
• You are enthusiastic, proactive and eager to learn.
• You take ownership of your work.
• You are available for an internship of 3 to 4 months, starting either early 2027 or in April or May 2027 and continuing until the summer break - please clearly state your preferred starting period and availability in your application letter.

Nice-to-haves:

• You are interested in the energy transition or energy sector.
• You would like to develop financial analysis and investment banking skills.
• You enjoy working with different teams and stakeholders.
• You are interested in market research and strategic client questions.

Frequently asked questions

Is this role suitable if I have little work experience?

Yes. The internship is suitable for a master’s student or third-year bachelor’s student. Previous work experience is not stated as a requirement.

What will I learn and do?

You will learn financial analysis, market research and client presentation skills in practice. You will research energy transition markets and contribute to presentations for European clients.

What guidance will I receive?

You will work directly with the members of the small Capital Origination team. Further details about supervision and the frequency of guidance are not stated.

Which skills or tools will I develop?

You will develop financial analysis, quantitative analysis, market research and presentation skills. You will use Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint mostly.

Can I work hybrid?

Yes, the work typically consists of a mix of office days and working at a location of your choosing, either from home or from a Rabobank office (in Utrecht or another city as preferred)

You and the application process

Apply before 9 November 2026.

• Contact Erik van Veen, Executive Director and lead Banking 4 Energy Transition Capital Origination, via erik.van.veen@rabobank.com.
• Contact Jolanda Moulen-Gresnigt, Corporate Recruiter, via Jolanda.gresnigt@rabobank.nl.
• Include your CV and a personal, authentic motivation letter with your application. Applications without these documents cannot proceed. You clearly state your preferred starting period and availability in your application letter.
• Selected candidates will initially be presented with an online assessment.
• Subsequently, selected candidates will be invited for two online interviews via Teams with members of Capital Origination team.
• If you are invited for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will contact you by SMS and email to schedule the interview.
• A reliability assessment is part of the procedure.
• You can find answers to frequently asked questions here: Rabobank frequently asked questions.
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