Transform commodities data into clear insights that support smarter decisions across Wholesale Banking.
Our Shared Future:
“Use data, technology and thoughtful analysis to strengthen collaboration, improve decision-making and create lasting value for our clients and teams.”
You and Your Job
As a GEM Summer Commodities Intern, you will provide analytical and project support to RaboResearch Global Economics and Markets management and the Commodities Research team. You will work with fundamental financial and physical commodities data to help the team create new research, while learning the basics of commodities trading, how to monitor the markets, and how to model commodities demand and supply through inventory analysis.
You will gain hands-on experience preparing reports and presentations, conducting research and using tools such as Excel, Powerpoint, Bloomberg and AI-enabled technologies. As part of a small, collaborative team, you will be expected to take initiative, solve problems with appropriate guidance and build strong working relationships with team members in New York.
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- Prepare and maintain recurring portfolio, financial and management reports.
- Collect, organize and review data used for management information, dashboards and presentations.
- Conduct high-level fundamental research and analysis on commodities like oil, refined products, metals, natural gas and power.
- Support commodities presentations with Powerpoint slides through related projects and spreadsheets.
- Collaborate with Wholesale Banking product and coverage groups and participate in team meetings, networking and learning activities.
Your Promise to Us:
To be considered for the GEM Summer Commodities Intern role, you must have:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in mathematics, computer science, finance, business, economics, accounting, data analytics or a related field.
- Strong academic performance and an interest in commodities analysis, food and agribusiness, energy, the green energy transition, and metals.
- Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; experience with Bloomberg or AI-enabled tools is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to summarize information clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, take direction and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
- A collaborative, self-motivated approach with initiative and a willingness to learn across teams.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Rabobank is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Our Commitment to you – cultivating your way beyond pay:
Rabobank welcomes employees and applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that leverages the diverse strengths of our workforce. This enables us to exceed the expectations of our clients and customers while ensuring a healthy and safe environment for our staff.
Internship Overview:
Rabobank’s internship program is designed to provide a mutually beneficial relationship and growth opportunity for Rabobank and collegiate students. This experiential learning opportunity provides practical application and skills development in a professional environment and is aligned with Rabobank’s commitment to recruit top talent in the communities we serve. While employed as a summer intern, students will have the opportunity to prove their ability to learn and demonstrate key skills that will make them successful at Rabobank. To aid in this endeavor, students will be matched with a mentor and provided the necessary professional development opportunities to achieve their goals. The internship will be a full time 40hr a week position, 10-week, paid program.
Our Organization:
Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, and real estate services in more than 37 countries worldwide. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank today is one of the world’s largest banks with over $678 billion in assets.
In North America, Rabobank is a premier corporate and investment bank to the food, agribusiness, commodities and energy industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of Rabobank, is a leading financial services provider for farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses in the United States and Canada. Together, we provide sector expertise, strategic counsel and tailored financial solutions to clients across the entire value chain. Visit www.RabobankNA.com
Salary Expectations:Target Hiring Range: $49.50/hour
This position is subject to the terms of Rabobank’s compensation plans and policies. It is anticipated that the position will pay within the target hiring range. The range is reflective of the desired primary physical work location and may be adjusted outside of the projected range based on geographical differentiation if the actual work location of the hired candidate differs from the desired primary location, or for other lawful reasons. Further, all full-time regular positions include all other benefits provided to Rabobank employees, including healthcare benefits, 401k matching, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, possible discretionary bonuses and all other benefits that are all governed by and subject to ERISA plan documents and eligibility.
Rabobank provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military service or veteran status, victims of domestic violence, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Rabobank also prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.
At Rabobank, we strive to grow a better world together. In order to achieve that, we have to have the right people in the right jobs. Are you ready to join our team?
This job posting has no fixed application deadline. We will accept resumes until a qualified applicant pool is identified.
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Skills Required
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in mathematics, computer science, finance, business, economics, accounting, data analytics, or a related field
- Strong academic performance and interest in commodities analysis, food and agribusiness, energy, the green energy transition, and metals
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to summarize information clearly
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, take direction, and deliver high-quality work within deadlines
- Collaborative, self-motivated approach with initiative and willingness to learn across teams
- Experience with Bloomberg or AI-enabled tools
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer visa sponsorship
What We Do
Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. is a full-range financial services provider that operates on cooperative principles. Its origins lie in the local loan cooperatives that were founded in the Netherlands nearly 110 years ago by enterprising people who had virtually no access to the capital market. Rabobank Group is comprised of independent local Rabobanks plus Rabobank Nederland, their umbrella organisation, and a number of specialist subsidiaries. Overall, Rabobank Group has approximately 61,100 employees (in FTEs), who serve about 10 million customers in 47 countries.
