Picture yourself at the forefront of Rabobank's groundbreaking endeavors, entrusted with the pivotal role of shaping the very architecture of our world-leading credit risk models. Within the dynamic and forward-thinking Tribe Credit Analytics, we are on a mission to revolutionize the future of banking.

Imagine the thrill of constructing a Unified Data Solution, that will serve as the lifeblood of our modeling teams. Your challenge? To provide them with the rich tapestry of the past two decades' historical data, infused with the essence of current regulations and the visionary aspirations of 2023. It's not just a job; it's a thrilling opportunity to pioneer the future of financial analytics.

You and your job

Within Tribe Credit Analytics, we're on a mission to simplify and modernize, forging the path to a brighter financial future. Our squads are the architects of intricate calculators that power every facet of the credit process chain, from capital reporting to customer selection and pricing decisions. We're not just a part of the bank; we are the central heartbeat driving its core operations.

At the heart of our journey lies the relentless pursuit of top-notch data quality. We're here to fortify our grip on historical and current data delivery, to remediate the past, and to seamlessly integrate data from diverse business units across the bank. Joining forces with our Area Architect, Tech Lead, a dynamic assembly of 13 DevOps teams, and dedicated Product Owners, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing to life the architecture and delivery of our Unified Data Solution. This solution is the bedrock upon which we'll craft and nurture credit risk models, both new and existing.

But that's not all – you'll be at the forefront of defining the next era of architecture and delivery, leading the charge into the next quarter with your innovative vision. Moreover, you'll wield the reins in overseeing the implementation of both functional and technical designs, ensuring seamless execution and continuous improvement over time. Here, managing deviations is part of the deal, a crucial component in our commitment to delivering excellence and progress.

Facts & Figures

36 or 40 hours per week
Our Tribe consists of 9 Area’s, 5 of them focus on the different portfolio areas.
The Tribe CA consists of almost 700 colleagues of which over 200 are Tech.

Top 3 responsibilities

Communicate and explain credit risk models, model lifecycle processes to stakeholders related to our Unified Data Solution.
Translate business and IT requirements into functional and technical architectural designs for the target architecture as well as the intermediate architectures.
Guide five of our high performing squads in their daily work

You and your talent

Within Credit Analytics we value integrity, customer focus, an ‘improvement and embracing change’ mind-set and openness. As a Solution Architect you should particularly excel in the following Rabo skills:

Storytelling
Judgement & decision making
Complex problem solving
Networking
Agile Mindset

In addition to these skills, you should recognize yourself in below checklist:

Relevant Education: Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in IT-Finance or a related field.
Solution Architect Expertise: Proven track record as a Solution Architect in complex environments, collaborating between business and IT teams.
Agile Leadership: Experience in guiding and coaching teams with an agile architecture approach.
Data Management Knowledge: Strong grasp of data management principles.
Architectural Proficiency: Practical experience with diverse architecture methods and techniques.
Large Organization Exposure: Extensive background in navigating complex technological landscapes within large organizations.
Strategic Vision: Possess a strategic "helicopter view," capable of anticipating consequences of design decisions.
Effective Communication and Influence: Exceptional communication skills, adaptability to various audiences, and the ability to influence with an open mindset. Proficiency in English (oral and written) is required, with a preference for proficiency in Dutch. Additionally, candidates must have been living and working in the Netherlands for a number of years.

This is what we offer you

We would love to help you achieve this by focusing firmly on your growth, development, and investing in an environment where you keep learning every day. We give you the space to innovate and initiate. In this way, we offer you numerous opportunities to grow and help you exceed your expectations, to do the right thing exceptionally well, and to therefore grow as a professional. In addition, with us, you can also expect:

Between € 4.068,- and € 6.926,- gross per month (scale 9 or 10 based on your experience, 36 hours per week).
an Employee Benefit Budget (11% of your monthly salary). You decide how to spend this budget. This may include purchasing extra leave days, making extra pension contributions, or even receiving a monthly cash pay-out.
an annual personal development/training budget of € 1.400,-
a combination of working from home and at the office #LI-Hybrid

This is a selection of the terms of employment for a Solution Architect based on a 36-hour working week. You can find all terms of employment on rabobank.jobs/en/conditions-of-employment.

You and the job application process

Any questions about working at Rabobank and the process? Dino Dzankovic, IT Recruiter, via dino.dzankovic@rabobank.nl
We will hold the interviews through a video call.
You can find answers to the most frequently asked questions on rabobank.jobs/en/conditions-of-employment.
A security check is part of the process.