Training timeline

The planning

This section gives you full access to the Rabobank Traineeship planning, so you can stay informed, organized, and in control from day one.

You’ll get a clear picture of what to expect, from training sessions and peer reviews to practical assignments and evaluation moments. It also helps you coordinate more easily with your team and program manager, making it simpler to plan your work, holidays, or other commitments.

Most importantly, it puts you in charge of your learning journey. By looking ahead, you can prepare effectively and get the most out of your traineeship.

Scroll down to find your track and explore what’s coming up!

Kick-off Week overview

The kick-off weeks mark the official start of your Rabobank Traineeship.
Throughout these two weeks, the onboarding program helps you get to know what it means to work at Rabobank. You’ll learn about our cooperative mindset, the fundamentals of the financial sector, and the way we work together as an organization.

The sessions in your overview are designed to give you a solid base before you start your first rotation. If you notice any open or blank slots in your schedule, it’s a good idea to check with your (talent) manager to see what applies to you.

During the traineeship the following interventions will be facilitated:

Basecamps; together with all Rabobank Traineeship participants these two-day sessions will be based around Rabobank strategic topics and skills development.

Homegroups; your safe spacethroughout the program. This smallgroup of fellow trainees will cometogether regularly and will be guidedby a facilitator. You will discuss thecontent from the Basecamps inrelation to your rotation assignment.​

You will participate in one of the five Rabobank Traineeship Tracks available. By means of workshops and trainings, you will focus on building craftmanship. The following Tracks are part of the Rabobank Traineeship:

• Risk & Finance
• Business & IT
• Wholesale Banking
• Retail Banking
• Global

During your last two rotations, you will participate in a real-life Business Challenge. Together with fellow Rabobank Traineeship participants you will work on a challenging assignment derived from a current challenge the Business is facing. The end presentation of your team will be the input for the Business for implementing the solution for their challenge.

Rabobank Traineeship overview

The Rabobank Traineeship overview gives you a clear picture of the full journey ahead.
It starts with an onboarding phase and continues with an 18‑month traineeship made up of four rotations. Each rotation offers Basecamps, which are intensive learning days, and Homegroups, where you reflect and learn together with your peers.

During the onboarding phase, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of working in a financial institution, Rabobank’s mission and vision, and the cooperative mindset that shapes the way we work. From there, each rotation builds on your development through hands‑on experience, real challenges, and shared learning moments.

You can use this planning to look ahead, prepare for key milestones, and get the very best out of your traineeship.

Below, you’ll find the detailed planning for your specific track, so you always know what’s coming up and can prepare accordingly.