VP - Business and Strategy Manager

This role will liaise directly with the heads of our Wholesale Banking North America management team on driving strategy and managing our business. Tons of exposure to senior members of the organization and working on key initiatives provides areas for candidates to truly develop further.

Our Shared Future

You and Your Job:

As a VP, Business and Strategy Manager you will be successful…

• As long as there is timely execution of deliverables and projects.

• By being seen as a true value added partner to the business that you support so that they involve you in decision making processes, solicit and value your feedback.

• By feeling confident to challenge status quo and provide fresh and innovative approaches.

• Managing, challenging, monitoring and reporting on our strategy: growth in Wholesale by using F&A knowledge & our global network to originate events, to convert prospects to clients, and to collaborate across product lines in the region and with other regions in the global network.

• Monitoring Wholesale financial performance and portfolio management on a monthly basis and in terms of annual and strategic goals and challenging senior members of the management team.

• Building strong partnerships with local and global senior leaders within the business and with key stakeholders in support functions.

• Collaborating with the business to ensure compliance in all risk, compliance, legal and regulatory framework of Rabobank so we maintain license to operate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement the Wholesale Banking North America strategy, prepare business presentations and strategy status write-ups to global and local Management teams as strategy evolves

• Evaluate key performance information and provide analysis by client, sector, location etc. to support business decisions

• Support the annual budgeting and strategic MTP process for WBNA; assist in supporting Relationship Managers in account planning and estimating annual revenue/franchise budget; work with various departments to prepare the annual expense budget; provide regular revised forecasts; face off with senior members within Finance and global lines on financial targets

• Support the business lines in any internal/external audit or local/global regulatory exam

• Actively monitor financial performance vs. budget on a monthly basis; works with Finance and Control and Relationship Managers to resolve any income or expense discrepancies

• Actively monitor deal workflow/pipeline and maintains up to date pipeline reports for business lines

Your Promise to Us

To be considered for the VP, Business and Strategy Manager role, you must have;

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience.

• Finance and accounting background.

• Global financial services industry experience preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task..

• Knowledge of accounting and budget tracking..

• Strong, experience based knowledge of banking and finance sector, and the commercial and corporate governance.

• Fundamental knowledge of the principles of strategy and business planning.

• Quantitative research skills including financial analysis, valuation and forecasting.

• Able to create persuasive reports and presentations for senior executives.

• Understanding of change management principles and experience in facilitating organizational change.

• Ability to manage, motivate and deliver results from various teams within Wholesale Banking.

Our Commitment to you – cultivating your way beyond pay:

Rabobank embraces diversity and welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to always create an environment that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our workforce to exceed the expectation so four clients and customers.

We view your well-being as much more than a paycheck. We continually evaluate and evolve our benefit offerings to be comprehensive, competitive and to give you the options and the flexibility you need. We focus our employee benefits on three main components:

• Physical Well-Being includes our commitment to your Health and Wellness. Medical, Dental and Vision plan coverages are effective on your date of hire. Rabo offers multiple plan options and a full network of providers to best meet your needs.

• Financial Well-Being provides for your Retirement + Savings + Security. We love seeing your retirement plan balance grow just as much as you do! That’s why you can start participating in the 401(k) plan on your date of hire. Plus we match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) plan for US Employees. Rabo also contributes an additional 3% of your eligible pay in Safe Harbor contribution and up to 3% in annual Discretionary Profit[1]Sharing contributions.

• Emotional Well-Being ensures your Work + Life balance. We offer a generous paid time off program to full time employees: up to 20 days of vacation time, 5 days of additional time off plus 7 sick days and 11 US holidays annually (based on hire date during the calendar year). In addition, Growing a Better World Together requires wanting the best for our employees and their families and our communities. To do that, we offer both the time and financial support to give back to the community through our Dollars for Doers, Helping Hands and Gift Matching programs. (All paid time off is subject to company accrual and carryover policies.)

Our Organization:

Serving clients in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, Rabobank Wholesale Banking North America is a premier corporate and investment bank to the food, agribusiness, commodities and renewable energy industries, providing sector expertise, strategic advisory and tailored financial solutions to our clients. We thrive on building long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders in the fastest-growing food and agribusiness region of the world. See, https://www.rabobankwholesalebankingna.com/.

Salary Expectations:

Target Hiring Range: $140,000.00 - $230,000.00

This position is subject to the terms of [RAF/Rabobank/RDS]’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 position includes all other benefits provided to [RAF/Rabobank/RDS] 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.

Rabo 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. Rabo also prohibits harassment of any individuals on any of the bases listed above.

At Rabo Bank, 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?

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