At a glance

Are you passionate about business & human rights and do you want to drive change within the financial sector to ensure human rights are prioritized in our client relationships and business practices? Then please apply to this internship position at ABN AMRO's Human Rights Engagement Desk, where we support the integration of human rights in our banking services. Together we enable a better future. Let's drive change now!

Your job

You will work on various projects within the Sustainability Expertise Team of the Corporate Bank with a focus on business & human rights. The HRED aims to increase awareness and knowledge of human rights within the bank and with our corporate clients. It further enables our coverage bankers to engage with their clients on this topic. In your role, you will:

• conduct research on human rights topics (such as human rights policies, grievance mechanisms, stakeholder engagement, minimum living wage) and create best practices that serve to explain expectations to our bankers
• develop detailed guidelines for coverage bankers on how to engage with clients regarding human rights topics. This involves understanding both the bank’s policies and the broader human rights landscape
• assist coverage bankers in their client engagements on human rights 
• create communication materials (such as one-pagers and slide decks) for coverage bankers and corporate clients 
• develop, organise and participate in human rights-related trainings and webinars

Please note that this is an internship focused on practical work experience, and does not accommodate a thesis or final research project.

Your working environment

ABN AMRO is a leading Dutch bank with an international presence. We believe that financial services can play a crucial role in promoting human rights. As a frontrunner in integrating human rights considerations into our business practices, we are committed to ensuring that our lending activities align with our sustainability policies. Our HRED is at the forefront of this mission. You will join the newly formed, informal cross-collaboration team HRED, which focuses on human rights, corporate clients and is comprised of approximately five employees. Cross collaboration is between the Sustainability Expertise Team of the Corporate Bank and the Human Rights team of the centrally organised Sustainability Centre of Excellence.

Your profile

Passion for business & human rights and sustainability is required! A strong desire to contribute to a more conscious and just future is crucial. A degree in Business and Human Rights is a strong advantage, but not necessary. Do you have ideas or interests that can make the world fairer? Then you're already a step ahead.

Check your profile:

• University education (master degree). Strong affinity with business & human rights
• Knowledge of the following is required: OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights, OECD Due Diligence Guidance
• You are available for at least six months starting from 03-03-2025
• You are proficient in English, a good understanding of Dutch is an advantage
• You are/will be enrolled in a European university for the duration of the internship and have/will have a Dutch residence permit

Skills You Bring:

• Problem-solving ability: You come up with original solutions and methods.
• Proactive: You take initiative and seize opportunities.
• Enthusiastic: You are motivated to contribute to a just future.
• Communication skills: You convey complex information clearly.
• Microsoft 365: You have experience with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

What we offer

Are you looking for a challenging internship to develop yourself? Do you want to work in one of the best working environments in the Netherlands? We invite you to be part of our enthusiastic team!

As an intern at ABN AMRO, you will receive:

• A work laptop
• Travel allowance
• A good internship allowance
• Coaching on personal development 
• Opportunities to gain work experience and develop your skills
• A great international team of professionals

Interested?

Are you excited about this position? Do you want to contribute to our mission to promote sustainability and human rights? Apply now! Send us your CV and a motivation letter in which you briefly introduce yourself, explain why you are interested in this position, and why you want to work for ABN AMRO. Provide short information about the goal of your internship and your availability period. We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email: it.stages@nl.abnamro.com 

Equal Opportunities for All

The success of our organization depends on the quality of our people and their ideas. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients arise from a mix of cultures, knowledge, and experience. Therefore, diversity is extremely important for our organization. To ensure that everyone within ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we promote an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel involved and valued.