The energy transition is one of the two transitions in scope of Rabobank’s global strategy. And we want to move forward rapidly! Therefore, we’re looking for you to support this ambition in North America. The Energy Transition Analyst/Specialist will support Rabobank and our clients in the energy transition journey. You will be operating in a dynamic, demanding, and ‘start-up’ like environment. Flexibility, self-discipline, analytical skills, creativity, and a co-operative and proactive attitude will be key for success in this role. Rabobank’s energy transition scope spans a wide range of sectors and technologies ranging from renewable energy generation to electricity grids, storage, and CCS.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Combine analytics and creativity to generate thought-leading insights that create impact for our clients and key stakeholders
• Deal with complex matters and turn them into simple takeaway messages
• Support colleagues from across Rabobank, up to the managing board level, in critical decision-making
• Represent Rabobank with external stakeholders, at events, and in (social) media to position Rabobank as the Banker of the Energy Transition

The main task of the Energy Transition Analyst/Specialist is to become a go-to person for questions related to the energy transition in general and to the themes, technologies (e.g., solar, wind, data centers) or topics (e.g., CCS, waste to energy, etc.) that the person will focus on. The more specific tasks can broadly be summarized as:

• Acts as an Energy Transition generalist
• Conducts research and builds expertise and views in the designated focus areas
• Organizes knowledge sharing internally, for example workshops
• Provides commercial support. This can take on many forms, for example: review business plans, present to clients, join client meetings as an expert, join deal teams, support senior management
• Provides support to the credit risk process
• (Pro)actively participates on energy transition platforms and in relevant networks
• Develops and utilizes his/her existing and future network to help speed up the development of knowledge and to generate leads for the bankers
• Supports building Rabobank’s brand as the Banker of the Energy Transition, for example through publishing thought-provoking articles, presenting at conferences, engaging with the media, profiling on LinkedI

To be considered for the Energy Transition Analyst/Specialist at RaboResearch role, you must have:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant field like public administration, (environmental) law, environmental science, electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering
• 5 - 10+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience with research or consulting in a policy, academic, business or consulting environment
• A proven track record/expertise or strong interest in relevant topics such as energy transition, electrification and decarbonization trends; relevant policies, laws, and regulations; wind and solar generation technologies; and/or CC(U)S
• Having a strong network with public and private institutions
• Ability to understand and analyze complex systems and processes
• Creative; is able to deliver creative insights, not just standard research
• Flexible and agile, and a team player
• Self-starter mentality, a strong level of self-discipline and motivation
• Co-operative and proactive attitude, is a team player
• Ambitious and a fast learner
• Ability to thrive in a complex and international context
• Strong interpersonal and team player skills
• Strong communicator in writing: articles, social media. In presentations for C-suite and large audiences
• Ability to travel regionally up to 15%
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Rabobank is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position