Corporate Banking Business Strategy Consultant

Ready to shape what’s next in corporate banking? This role - Business Strategy Consultant - invites a curious and driven applicant to join an ambitious Strategy team at ABN AMRO Corporate Banking (CB), working on high-impact challenges - from innovation and AI to new business models -directly influencing strategic decisions and client success.

As a Business Strategy Consultant you will work as part of an experienced and ambitious team on specific components of a project conducted within ABN AMRO CB. The team originates from a wide range of backgrounds, both from inside ABN AMRO and externally (e.g. external strategy consultancy). The team has conducted numerous projects, working on a wide range of subjects such as:

• Near & long-term vision and strategic agenda for Corporate Banking – supporting CB Management Team in driving and prioritizing the vision and strategic agenda based on outside-in assessment of emerging trends (e.g. AI, DeFi), relative performance benchmarks and capability assessments
• CB AI strategy: assess the impact of AI on our business model and determine where to focus and prioritise
• Inorganic growth options, including specific strategic assessment of M&A opportunities from a CB perspective
• Organisational (re)design and new service model development for the CB client segment
• Identifying growth opportunities, including creating new business models and building solid business cases to underpin the plans
• Representing Corporate banking in bankwide strategic programs
  
  

Your contributions will directly support CB’s strategic direction, allowing you to see the tangible results of your efforts on CB’s success and client satisfaction.

Corporate Banking (CB) Business Strategy is an internal strategy consulting team that supports CB Management Team in developing and steering the strategic agenda for CB. In an evolving financial landscape shaped by AI, new competitors, regulation, and geopolitical uncertainty, the team plays a key role in proactively positioning CB for the future. At ABN AMRO, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and courage, ensuring that our strategic initiatives align with our values and contribute positively to society. The team works on high‑impact strategic topics, ranging from market and competitor analyses to the development of strategic scenarios and the design of structural improvement initiatives within CB. Through close collaboration with CB’s Chief Commercial Officer, CB Management Team, CB Finance the strategic direction of CB is effectively shaped and realised in an environment rapidly evolving due to customer needs, technology and regulation.

The team plays an active role in strategy execution and its monitoring. The team resides within the Strategy & Transformation department of ABN AMRO which reports directly to the CEO. By being positioned within Strategy & Transformation, the team benefits from the expertise and scale of the broader organisation, including Group Strategy, Strategy Execution & Implementation, Strategic Portfolio Management and the Personal & Business Banking and Wealth Management Business Strategy teams.

You will be joining a team of 4-6 consultants, working hybrid out of our Amsterdam HQ and home office (typically 50/50). Our flexible work arrangement ensures you maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to impactful projects. We encourage diverse perspectives and value contributions from all team members to drive innovation. We work closely with the senior management in CB, but our projects span all layers and functions.

As a CB business strategy consultant you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of CB. You identify trends and developments in customer needs, technology, geopolitics and competition, impacting our strategy. You provide guidance to teams engaged in the projects you work on and ensure knowledge is shared within the organisation. You create a fact and logic driven basis for taking strategic (investment) decisions and for developing implementation proposals. The consultant role is a challenging and demanding role. Therefore we are looking for highly talented and enthusiastic colleagues matching the following description:

• Intrinsically motivated & fiercely results oriented
• Curious & pro-active
• Analytically driven – strong quantitative and analytical capabilities
• Good problem-solving skills – structures issues logically and creates practical ideas
• Good sense of humour & a welcoming and inclusive attitude

Knowledge and experience

• Excellent academic track record (Master degree); degree(s) with a strong quantitative component preferred
• Preferably 3-5 years of experience in a Top Tier Consulting firm, the financial industry, or in a strategic position at a large corporate.
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken
• Proven affinity or connection with the Netherlands. Examples include the ability to speak Dutch, previous study or work experience and/or a personal connection to the Netherlands

Within the team you will be able to develop your analytical, conceptual and consultancy skills. We do everything to get the best out of our people and believe and invest in their success. You will be empowered to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses and develop a thorough understanding of complex problems. The broad exposure to CB and early cooperation with its decision makers guarantee a steep learning curve. You will work on your skills in a dynamic and fun team that works closely together and helps you to make progress. All team members will be offered an extensive training curriculum and receive all the support to ensure fast-track career development. We provide clear guidance through 1-on-1 mentorships and a concrete development plan designed at the start, including required trainings. Your growth is our priority, and we offer opportunities for career advancement within the team and organization. You will gain a 360 degree understanding of CB and to a certain extent the wider bank, which makes this position an ideal one should you aspire to move into a strategic consulting position in general or a more specialist role within the financial services industry.

In addition, we offer:

• An attractive gross monthly salary (min. Eur. 6.066 – max Eur. 8.666) based on a 36 hour work week, including holiday allowance and a flexible benefit budget. A 40 hour work is also possible.
• An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future.
• Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you.
• Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually.
• Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work.
• Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000.
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use.

We are looking forward to receive your motivation letter and resume. Please submit these via the link on our website to ensure an orderly process.

The application process consists of two formal rounds of interviews, including case studies and a personality assessment.

Acquisition following this vacancy is not appreciated.

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

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