Corporate Banking Track

You are supporting our bank to serve its Wholesale clients in loans and other structured debt solutions, including tailor made value chain financing solutions. These clients include large international corporates & traders (listed, family- and/or Private Equity owned) and regional leaders. These companies are crucial for the Food system and Energy Transition. You will... have a broad range of responsibilities and you are not afraid to go off the beaten track to offer our clients the best solution. You will be working in a front office position and your responsibilities include Preparation of client pitch materials; Financial, quantitative analysis, and Research.  You have a drive and understanding of financial analysis & risk. You will spend time at Corporate Lending, Export Finance and Trade and Commodity Finance desks in Kenya covering Africa and also spend time with a Wholesale department abroad.

Impact and Innovation Track

You will create impact in emerging markets through digital and innovative solutions in the Food and Agri space that enhance access to finance and financial inclusion, fostering prosperity and economic growth. Together with partners, both large international players as well as local leaders and start-ups, we actively find scalable solutions that fit in the local contexts of the markets we are active in. You will help us to set up inclusive business ventures serving smallholder farmers, deliver advisory to financial institutions and large F&A companies and provide impact finance to players in the value chain that are excluded from commercial finance. You will work in the team of Rabo Foundation/Rural fund which covers the African markets and spend time at our headquarters in the Netherlands.

Facts & Figures


40 hours per week, working from Rabobank’s rep office in Nairobi, Kenya
19 people work at Rabobank’s Kenya office from various nationalities
Our key departments are based in Kenya: Rabobank Wholesale, Rabo Partnerships and Rabo Foundation conduct their mandated activities across 36 African countries.


You and your talent

As a Rabobank Africa Graduate you show independence, customer empathy, and adaptability. In addition, it’s important that you recognise yourself in the list below:


Bachelor’s degree specifically in Finance, Economics or Actuarial fields, graduating year – 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Open to international work as part of the program can take place at one of our global offices.
You are a true team player with a positive mindset and good communication skills.
You are persistent and have solution-oriented attitude.
You encourage collaboration and you are adaptive to changing situations.
Clearly demonstrate and take ownership.
Strong interest and affinity with Rabobank’s mission.
You have a Kenyan work permit.
Added advantage if;
You have work experience, maximum 2 years.
Can speak French.
You have experience in Agri-Finance. more

Top 3 responsibilities


Manage relationships and develop business with TCF clients and prospects across Africa.
Support Rabobank in originating and structuring deals, managing relationships, and creating cross-sell opportunities.
Address client needs and provide advice on Rabobank's TCF products/services.


Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of difference.... Bringing together people's differences is what makes us an even better bank. So we are very curious about what you can bring to our team at Trade and Commodity Finance

The around 200 people in global TCF serve Rabobank’s largest international clients, facilitating essential trade flows in the global value chain. TCF operates globally, with Africa activities coordinated from Nairobi. We provide financial services to importers, exporters, and domestic merchants of various commodities. The team also serves as Rabobank's Africa Center of Expertise.Working together is the way we work; as 1 passionate team at Rabobank. Talking of Rabobank: We are a Dutch bank that operates in 38 countries for over 9,500,000 customers. Together with these customers, our members and partners we stand side by side to create a world in which everyone has access to enough healthy food.  In the Netherlands we work to create a country in which people are happy with how they live, work and do business.

You and your talent


A Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in finance or economics;
Experience in Africa and substantial knowledge of the African banking and trade and commodity sector, combined with international exposure;
Experience in commercial banking and trade-based finance solutions;
Extensive client relationship experience and the ability to leverage your network;
Fluency in English;
Customer Focus & Teamwork;
Complex Problem-Solving & Entrepreneurial Mindset;
Integrity & Self-Motivation. more

Key Responsibilities

Identification, selection and acquisition of new projects and partner organizations (agri-SMEs, cooperatives or rural microfinance institutions) where Rabo Foundation can make a difference based on knowledge, networks, experience and (financial) products.
Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and write project proposals including profound financial and impact analysis for... Rabo Foundation’s Impact Committee in the Netherlands.
Identifying and organizing additional technical assistance for example share knowledge, either direct or indirectly, so that the organizations can increase their impact on smallholder farmers.
Monitor the current portfolio, including maintaining the Management Information System for control and monitoring, and onsite due diligence visits.
Provide full reporting of partners on financials, monitoring surveys, client profiles and written explanations on trends and achievements of objectives.
Develop a high performing impact finance team by coaching, training and supporting the 4 Project Managers in Kenya.

You and your talent



As a Senior Project Manager Africa at Rabo Foundation you show persuasiveness, customer empathy, and leadership. In addition, it’s important that you recognise yourself in the list below:

Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., agricultural finance or economics).
At least 5-10 years of experience in the impact investment and/or banking sector with focus on food & agribusinesses, producer organizations, SMEs and/or rural microfinance institutions.
Degree qualification in finance, business administration, management, or economics from a recognized university.
Experience in writing project proposals and business cases.
Experience in coordinating, supporting and coaching of a team.
Knowledge of financial instruments such as trade finance, working capital and investment loans.
You encourage collaboration and you are adaptive to changing situations.
Clearly demonstrate and take ownership.
Strong interest and affinity with Rabo Foundation’s mission.
You have a Kenyan work permit. more