At a glance

Group Strategy is ABN AMRO’s internal strategy consulting department and serves as the bank’s strategic accelerator. In an evolving financial landscape shaped by AI, new competitors, regulation, and geopolitical uncertainty, the team plays a key role in proactively positioning ABN AMRO for the future. Group Strategy delivers high‑impact strategic projects for ABN AMRO’s client units (Personal & Business Banking, Wealth Management and Corporate Banking) and subsidiaries, working in multidisciplinary teams closely with senior management. The team is part of the Strategy & Transformation department which reports directly to the CEO.

Your job

During the internship (3-6 months) you will work in a young, diverse, and ambitious team on high‑impact strategy projects within ABN AMRO. The Group Strategy team originates from a wide range of backgrounds, both from inside ABN AMRO and externally (e.g. external strategy consultancy). Since its inception in 2017 the team has conducted projects on a wide range of subjects such as:

• Near & long-term vision and strategic agenda – supporting the Executive Board in driving and prioritizing the vision and strategic agenda on corporate level, for all client units, based on outside-in trends & benchmarks and (human and technological) capability assessment
• Cross-border value creation – analyzing and assessing activities in all countries in ABN AMRO’s footprint on performance, future outlook and improvement potential; assessing where to divest and where to invest
• Inorganic growth options, including strategic assessment of M&A opportunities (e.g. recent acquisitions of BUX, HAL and NIBC)
• Design of (digital) value propositions, business and service models for focus client segments

Your working environment

You will be joining a team of 15-20 consultants, working hybrid out of our Amsterdam HQ and home office (typically 50/50). We work closely with the senior management in the bank, but our projects span all layers and functions of the bank.

Your profile

As a Group Strategy intern you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of ABN AMRO. You identify trends and developments in customer needs, technology and competition, impacting ABN AMRO strategy. As an intern within Group Strategy, you are considered a core team member and therefore staffed as such within one or more active projects. We provide clear guidance through 1-on-1 mentorships and a concrete development plan designed at the start. We are looking for enthusiastic, pro-active and highly talented colleagues matching the following description:

Characteristics

• Intrinsically motivated & fiercely results oriented
• Curious & innovative
• Analytically driven – strong quantitative and analytical capabilities
• Good problem solving skills – structures issues logically and creates practical ideas
• Good sense of humor & pleasant to work with
• Available for 3-6 months, preferably starting in September 2026 but exact timelines can be discussed

Knowledge and experience

• Excellent academic track record (preferably Master students); degree(s) with a strong quantitative component preferred;

• 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.

Please note that to be eligible for this role, enrolment at university is required for the duration of the internship.

What we offer

An interesting internship where you gain a wealth of practical experience in an environment where there is plenty of room to learn and develop. We offer a market-based internship allowance and good coaching. ABN AMRO invests a lot in the training and personal development of young talent, in which internships play an important role.

Within Group Strategy 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 the bank 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.

Your internship is not only about acquiring substantive knowledge and practical experience, but also about increasing your network. Our internal network of ABN AMRO interns regularly organizes network events where you can meet other interns and get to know the bank better. You will gain a 360 degree understanding of both ABN AMRO group and strategy consultancy, 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.

Interested?

For further information please contact Juna Dingemanse, Advisor in Group Strategy via juna.dingemanse@nl.abnamro.com. We look forward to hearing from you.