The Finance & Risk Traineeship starts on 1 September 2026. In 18 months, you will make a unique kick-start to your professional career at Van Lanschot Kempen. We are looking for a diverse group of trainees, bringing together different profiles: from quants with a background in econometrics, and law graduates with an interest in and knowledge of financial laws and regulations, to economists with a passion for macroeconomic developments and students from other quantitative or analytical disciplines with a demonstrable interest in finance & risk. You will work in three different teams within Finance & Risk. You will also do one short rotation in a department outside the Finance & Risk domain to deepen your understanding of our organisation.
In each rotation, you will be assigned to a project in which you will develop your own vision, share your observations with the team and collaborate with other departments. Where possible, you will apply data and AI solutions in your project. During this traineeship, you will participate in a tailormade personal development program and you will be supported by a mentor. In a short period of time, you will get to know Van Lanschot Kempen and develop new skills. These skills and experiences, including targeted experience in applying AI in your daily work, will support your next steps within our organisation and throughout the rest of your career.
Previous rotation projects included:
- Building a pre-trade model to quantify the impact of proposed trades on portfolio risk metrics prior to execution.
- Project management and substantive contribution to the annual report, including drafting relevant chapters, editing for consistency, improving the Sustainability Statement, and (co-)drafting CSRD-related sections.
- Aligning the contracts with third-party service providers of Van Lanschot Kempen with the requirements of the DORA regulation.
- Analyzing climate and flood risks in the mortgage portfolio.
Your talents
Working more future oriented, sustainable and data driven. Both nationally and internationally. With almost 300 years of experience, we turn that ambition into reality at Van Lanschot Kempen. We do this with around 2,300 colleagues across various areas of expertise.
The departments within the CFO and CRO domains are crucial to achieving the strategic objectives of Van Lanschot Kempen. The departments are very diverse yet closely connected in their supporting role towards the commercial parts of the organisation. Teams within this domain include: Finance, Reporting & Control; Financial Risk Management; Non-Financial Risk Management; Compliance; Procurement & Facility Management; Investor Relations; Group Performance Analytics; Asset & Liability Management; Credit Approval & Financial Restructuring and Recovery; and Treasury.
The degree of innovation and agility of an organization is partly determined by the diversity of its workforce. Our differences make us stronger. We foster an inclusive working environment where all colleagues feel at home. You can be your authentic self with us and we are proud of that.
Curious about the stories of colleagues and how they experience working at Van Lanschot Kempen? Go to People & Projects and find out more! Or listen to our Podcast series to hear what our colleagues have to say.
Unsure whether you meet all the requirements? No need to worry. We encourage you to apply anyway. At Van Lanschot Kempen, we are always looking for people with different perspectives and experiences to strengthen our team.
Benefits
That is what we do. If you add value, you can expect the same from us. A healthy work/life balance with our 'hybrid way of working' is a good example. As a Trainee, you will also receive:
- A gross monthly salary of €4,000, plus a flexible budget of 19.47% of your gross salary. This budget consists of a 13th month, 8% holiday allowance and 7 additional days of leave. You can use it to buy a bike, pay your gym membership or save for a sabbatical. You can also choose to have the entire budget paid out at any point during the year.
- Learning and development opportunities, such as the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and FRM (Financial Risk Manager).
- Flexible working hours; hybrid working - in consultation, you work from home or at the office.
- Equipment for your home office, including an iPhone, laptop and several screens of your choice, etc.
And there is much more to our employment benefits. Discover everything we offer at Van Lanschot Kempen.
Apply Now
Are you enthusiastic about this opportunity? Please apply before April 15.
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Max van Bennekom, Campus Recruiter, via m.vanbennekom@vanlanschotkempen.com.
For this vacancy, we follow a clear timeline so that you know as soon as possible whether you can start:
19 April 2026 - Assessment deadline
20-22 April 2026 - Telephone screening
28 April-5 May 2026 - First round interviews at our Amsterdam office
6-7 May 2026 - Second round interviews at our Amsterdam office
