VP - Value Chain Finance Originations & Execution

This is an exciting opportunity to join Rabobank's Value Chain Finance team-the product group that offers structured working capital solutions to the bank's Food, Agri and Energy Transition Corporate Clients. The applicant will be mandated to take an active role in the origination and execution of new business across the product set with our Clients.

As a Vice President VCF Originations and Execution success will be determined by being a pro-active team player that is actively seeking to develop their professional skills, and contribute to a rapidly growing portfolio.

In this role, you help identify, structure and execute financing solutions that improve the working capital position of Rabobank's Clients. You will support Rabobank's Relationship Managers and the broader VCF team by preparing tailor made materials based on the specific working capital needs of a Client. You then take a leading role in the structuring and execution of the transaction, as well as the ongoing dialogue with the Client, Relationship Managers, Syndicate Banks, etc.

• Commercial negotiations with our Corporate Clients

• Create new Client Pitch opportunities by working with Rabobank’s Relationship Managers. Being able to independently create a storyline -and over time independently pitch that storyline- based on the Client’s profile on how they may be helped by a Value Chain Finance solution

• Contribute to, and take a pro-active role in the structuring and execution of new deals and significant amendments together with colleagues in the origination or transaction management functions. Take the lead in all matters related to transaction closings

• Rely on your credit experience to assess the viability of an opportunity given VCF’s risk appetite. Preferably, your credit background relates to companies active in Food & Agriculture and the Energy Transition

• Be a reliable, pro-active and result-driven resource to senior team members in an effort to contribute to the overall success of the broader VCF Team

To be considered for the Vice President - Value Chain Finance Originations & Execution role, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree

• 7+ years' experience in wholesale banking and have a good working knowledge of working capital products and financial analysis.

• Excellent communication skills, allowing them to deal with external and internal stakeholders and to be well suited to work in in a hybrid working environment consisting of working from home and open floor / dealing room setting in the office

• Experience in credit and ideally with securitizations

• Ability to travel regionally up to 15%

• 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

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.

We believe your well-being extends far beyond just a paycheck and should encompass your health, happiness, and satisfaction. To meet these needs, Rabobank offers a flexible hybrid working model and continually evaluates and enhances our benefit offerings to ensure they are comprehensive, competitive, and provide you with the options and flexibility you need.

Our employee benefits are focused on four 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 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.)

• Workforce Well-Being supports a hybrid working model that offers the flexibility to split your time between home and the office—typically 2–3 days remote and the remaining days onsite—promoting both productivity and personal well-being.

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

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 positions include 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 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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