Front Office Graduate Analyst

Rabobank; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rabobank is offering a two-year Front Office Graduate Programme in London, designed to develop graduates across Coverage & Lending, Capital Markets, and Risk Management. You will work on live lending, trade finance and market projects, supported by structured training and mentoring.

You will build financial analysis, client-facing skills and collaborative problem-solving while exploring AI-enabled improvements and internal processes within a respected global bank.

Qualifications

• A recent graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree classification.
• Be available to commence the programme in January 2027.
• An interest in pursuing a relevant professional qualification, such as CFA or FCA certification.
• Visa/work rights in the UK confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Support the origination, structuring and execution of lending, trade finance, capital market and risk management transactions.
• Conduct financial analysis and credit assessments, including review of financial statements and risk metrics.
• Assist with Know Your Client (KYC) research and Q&A.
• Prepare client presentations, pitch materials and internal credit papers.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Work under pressure

AI tools familiarity

Copilot familiarity

Education

2:1 degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Copilot

Job description

Job Title

Front Office Graduate Analyst

Job Description

Build your career at a growing global Corporate and Investment Bank, specialising in the UK in the Food & Agri, Energy Transition, Building Materials and Digital Tech sectors. Gain hands on experience, develop multi-product knowledge and commercial expertise, and help us support our clients to Grow a Better World Together.

What we are looking for

Rabobank is seeking 3 ambitious, commercial minded and intellectually curious graduates who are ready to drive innovation, accelerate their learning and make a meaningful impact from day one. We are looking for individuals who combine strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with commercial awareness, a collaborative mindset and an unwavering commitment to integrity.

Our two-year Front Office Graduate Programme

offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across Coverage and Lending, Loan and Debt Capital Markets, Value Chain Finance, and Risk Management through four diverse rotations, by contributing to day-to-day team deliverables while building a practical understanding of internal and external deal processes, client solutions and internal decision-making. Combined with structured training, mentoring and professional qualifications, the programme equips you with the technical expertise, commercial insight and relationship-building skills needed to build a successful and rewarding career in Banking.

Your rotations will provide exposure to the following front office areas:

• Capital Markets, including some or all of Leveraged and Loan Capital Markets and Bond Syndication: support loan structuring and syndication, pricing, investor research and distribution, bond funding, market analysis and deal execution.
• Coverage and Lending: support bankers with client and prospect research, analysis and pitches, credit analysis (including financial analysis), sector research, and deal execution.
• Value Chain Finance: support specialist working capital solutions team with research, peer analysis, pitches and internal committee papers across Receivables Finance, Structured Inventory Finance and Supplier Finance.
• Markets, including Sales & Trading and Structuring: support pricing, hedging solutions and market analysis across interest rates, foreign exchange and commodities.

What you will deliver

• Support the origination, structuring and execution of lending, trade finance, capital market and risk management transactions.
• Conduct financial analysis and credit assessments, including the review of financial statements and key risk metrics.
• Help with Know Your Client research and Q&A.
• Prepare client presentations, pitch materials and internal credit papers and research.
• Contribute to live transactions by helping to coordinate with Coverage, Product, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Syndicate colleagues.
• Produce market updates, pricing analysis, peer benchmarking and sector, industry and macroeconomic research.
• Develop your understanding of financial products, risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Build effective working relationships across teams and take ownership of defined workstreams with coaching and feedback.
• Contribute to day-to-day desk activity, administrative responsibilities and innovative projects while working as part of a team.
• Actively explore and apply AI to improve ways of working, challenge existing processes, and identify opportunities for simplification, efficiency, and enhanced service delivery.

The skills and qualities you will bring

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and draw logical conclusions.
• An interest in banking, corporate finance, capital markets, working capital and risk management, with a basic understanding of accounting, credit or financial markets advantageous.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and curiosity to develop technical expertise.
• Integrity, trustworthiness, discretion and accountability.
• A self-motivated, results focused approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A collaborative mindset, proactive attitude, strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word, plus a willingness to learn internal systems, financial tools and the responsible use of AI tools such as Copilot.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent). We welcome applications from graduates of all degree disciplines; however, a degree in a numerical, or finance-related subject may be advantageous.
• Be available to commence the programme in January 2027.
• An interest in pursuing a relevant professional qualification, such as CFA or FCA certification.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the