Junior Data Scientist  –  Data & analytics  Early Career Program

Are you passionate about data and love solving smart, analytical puzzles? Ready to showcase your skills and take your career to the next level? Discover the opportunities waiting for you in Rabobank’s Early Career program! 

The role 
Preventing Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing is one of the key aspects for our society and our organization, and as a bank we play a major role in this field. The area Customer Due Diligence Retail NL (CDD RNL) Detection optimizes our current CDD models and uses advanced analytics methodologies and machine learning to detect risks in the Retail NL customer portfolio. 

As a Data Scientist, you will analyse customer data to identify potential risks and suspicious activities. Additionally, you are part of the larger D&A Community within Rabobank which you can build on and contribute to, for example share insights and best practices in data analysis, or participate in workshops and hackathons to drive innovation and continuous improvement. 

The CDD RNL Detection area is organized in 12 multidisciplinary squads filled with ambitious, smart, and motivated professionals. You will promote data-driven approach and advocate for the implementation of data science into various business activities. 

You and your future
During our Early Career program, you’ll develop your career over 18 months by becoming an expert in your field. Throughout the program, you’ll stay with one team and receive training to enhance your hard skills. You’ll be paired with a buddy who will guide you in navigating the bank. For your personal development, you and your fellow starters will follow the Early Career Program and receive guidance from a Data & Analytics Development Consultant. We’re here to prepare you for your personal success! 

What can you expect at the end of the program? 

• Become an Expert: You’ll have developed deep expertise in your role. 


• Strong Network: Build a robust network of like-minded professionals within the bank. 


• Steep Learning Curve: Experience significant growth in your soft skills. 


• Own Your Career: You’ll be in charge of your career and learning curve. Rabobank supports your growth by encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone. 

Practical Information 

• Program Duration: 18 months 


• We are aiming for a start date of April 2025 but we are flexible!


• Workweek: 40 hours 


• Personal Development: 10-15% of your weekly working time is dedicated to personal development, training, and other activities. The remaining hours are spent working within your team. 


• Friday Afternoon: Every Friday afternoon at the office together with our Early Career Community

Learning from each other
At Rabobank, continuous personal development is a top priority. We believe the best way to learn is by doing, making mistakes, and celebrating successes. We offer the right balance between freedom and supervision, helping you develop talents you never knew you had. During your Early Career program, you can count on excellent guidance from us. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues and interact frequently with other starters. This way, you’ll develop a specialization within a field, discover what you’re good at, and find what you enjoy doing. 

"The Early Career program has the perfect next challenge after university for me. The program’s emphasis on personal growth opened doors I didn’t know existed. Engaging in a myriad of enjoyable and professional activities, often organised by and for young professionals, added a vibrant layer to the learning experience. From casual drinks to knowledge exchanges, sports events to insightful workshops and lectures, every moment contributed to a comprehensive journey. The camaraderie with a fantastic group of peers transformed the whole experience into a collective adventure, making every stride forward memorable and shared!"   
Martijn Scheve – Alumni Early Career program

You and Your Talent

• Educational Background: You have obtained a master’s degree or a doctorate in Data Science, Econometrics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a similar field.


• Work Experience: Approximately 0-2 years of work experience.


• Residency: Currently living in the Netherlands. 


• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate quantitative analysis into comprehensive information for higher management and business users. 


• Technical Skills: Knowledge of Python(PySpark) and/or SQL. 


• Language Proficiency: Excellent command of the English language.

This is what we offer you

• 4007,83 gross per month (scale 7), holiday allowance and thirteenth month salary  


• An Employee Benefit Budget of 10% of your monthly salary to be used at your discretion. Buy extra holiday hours, add more to your pension savings or ask for part of the extra budget to be paid out.


• Personal budget of € 1.400 to spend on activities related to your personal development and career flexible working times and location-independent working


• A combination of working from home and at the Utrecht office.

You and the job application process

• Any questions about working at Rabobank and the process? Contact  Natasja Helder-Severijns (Recruiter) via Natasja.helder-severijns@rabobank.nl


• 1st Interviews will be held via MS Teams.


• 2nd Interviews will be held  at our offices in Utrecht. Onside availability will be mandatory.


• Assessments are part of the application process which will be done before the 1st interview.


• We do not take applications via e-mail into consideration, please apply via the website.


• The vacancy will be closed on the 20th of January 16:00 PM. Please apply before this timeslot.


• We look forward to meeting you in person during the selection days.


• A security check is part of the process.


• We respect your privacy.