Economics Intern - Economic Research
About the job
- Currently pursuing a university degree in Economics, preferably in the penultimate year.
- Strong command of Excel macros and VBA, with basic knowledge of R.
- Fluent in English.
- Basic knowledge of Python is an advantage.
- Spanish proficiency is an advantage.
- Maintain the area's database by updating, filtering, and cleaning the data used in analyses and models.
- Assist with maintaining economic presentation files for internal and external clients.
- Support the maintenance and improvement of some of the area's macroeconomic forecasting econometric models.
- Contribute to preparing parts of macroeconomic reports in English when appropriate during the internship.
- Basic knowledge of Python.
- Spanish proficiency.
About the company
Rabobank is a Dutch cooperative bank focused on financial services rooted in rural credit unions. It serves individuals, businesses, and especially the food and agribusiness sector, covering the full value chain from farmers to retailers. Its products include wholesale and retail banking, payments, lending, leasing, insurance, real estate, and asset management, funded by deposits and loans, with governance by local member councils. Because it is owned by its members, not external shareholders, it prioritizes long-term value for customers and communities, with a focus on sustainable food systems and rural development.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$275M
Headquarters
Utrecht, Netherlands
Founded
1898
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 first-half profit held at €2.694 billion despite heavy investment.
- Loan book grew €16.9 billion and deposits rose €11.5 billion in first half 2026.
- Rabobank signed 2026 energy-transition and data-center financings, including AMPIN and Portus.
What critics are saying
- Dutch prosecutors widened Rabobank's AML probe in April 2026, extending scrutiny through 2026.
- September 2026 restructuring cuts 100 corporate-bank jobs, signaling AI-driven displacement.
- Sustained AML convictions or penalties would cripple its trust-based agribusiness franchise.
What makes Rabobank unique
- Rabobank's cooperative ownership and 2.3 million members anchor long-term client loyalty.
- It dominates food and agribusiness financing, spanning farmers, processors, retailers.
- June 2026 Oracle Flexcube migration modernized its core banking platform nationwide.
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