AdresDo you want to make a difference and contribute to creating a better world? Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge, while putting your ideals to work? Join us, we are a frontrunner in ethical banking and global impact investing, and we need people like you to make change happen.
We believe that money can change the world for the better. In fact, our organisation was founded on this belief. Our mission is to create a society that protects and promotes the quality of life of all its members with human dignity at its core.
Due to growth we would like to bring on board a Corporate Strategy Consultant.
The primary goal of our Corporate Strategy Team is to contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of the entire organization. The team is dedicated to developing and executing strategies that align seamlessly with our overarching mission and vision. Furthermore, the team provides invaluable insights to the Executive Board and Supervisory Board, guiding strategic decisions and ensuring a forward-looking approach.
As a Corporate Strategy Consultant you will help us 'to change finance to finance change', by playing a pivotal role in supporting the development and deployment of the overall Corporate Strategy and actively contribute to the execution of both new and existing strategic projects for the Triodos Group. Your responsibilities will also include providing strategic consultancy to the Executive Board, offering key insights and recommendations to drive the bank's longterm success.
Furthermore, you will:
- Develop, manage, and lead strategic projects and workstreams within a multi-stakeholder environment
- Leverage advanced financial analysis and modelling skills to assess the financial impact of strategic decisions
- Identify opportunities to enhance the functioning of Business Units and Banking Business Units through detailed financial industry and product-market combination analyses
- Engage in scenario analysis and deep dives to anticipate and prepare for various potential future business environments and organizational opportunities and threats
- Develop strategic plans seamlessly aligned with our overarching mission, vision, and objectives
- Continually refine and enhance our strategic approach through iterative cycles of development, deployment, and execution, ensuring adaptability to meet evolving business challenges and opportunities
- Analyse and distil key insights from extensive data, providing actionable results, and prepare decision packs as a trusted advisor for the Executive Board and senior management
Profile
What you will bring
To be successful in this role, you will:
- have a strong understanding of and personal connection with the Triodos mission to endorse, carry out and apply Triodos mission
- be able to preserve Triodos’ unique identity and ensure that the Triodos is innovative as a frontrunner
- think from the whole, set long-term strategy and focus on core issues, with pragmatism and commercial awareness
- zoom out and find meaning and logic in complex eco-systems. When faced with ambiguity or uncertainty identifiy critical information and formulate timely response
- be critical thinking, with passion and curiosity for the subject matter
- influence and persuade different stakeholders to get things done, managing conflict effectively and directing energy to a shared solution
- demonstrate growth mindset by dealing positively with change, learning quickly, experimenting and daring to make mistakes
- have an excellent ability to communicate effectively towards internal and external stakeholders
- be a good listener, admissible and open to ideas from others, and aspire collegial decision making
- communicate impactfull about various topics
- be a tactical connector, with excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities
Furthermore, it is desirable that you will have:
- Academic degree with excellent knowledge in the Financial Services sector; and/or in strategy consulting (with a minimum of 5 years of experience)
- Good numeracy, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Experience in developing company or product strategy within a Financial Services context
- Strong communication skills in English both spoken and written
Offer
What we offer you
An inspiring work cultureThe most important thing about working with us is that you are part of community that is changing the world for the better. We are constantly improving our work culture to create conditions where every person can thrive, so you are able to:
- find a sense of meaning in your work
- create positive energy and impact with your co-workers
- build mutual trust and respect in working relationships
- enjoy fulfilment at a professional and personal level
A comfortable working environmentOur award-winning sustainable head office is based in Driebergen-Zeist, the Netherlands at the Reehorst Estate, just a 3 minutes’ walk from the train station. Combined with working from home, it is an inspiring place to work and connect with your colleagues. One of the interesting facts about it is that we can completely take the building apart and move it to a new location.
And of course, great remuneration and working conditions:
- a salary appropriate to the position, our remuneration policy and your experience
- an attractive pension policy
- a mobility card (including free private travels)
- flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home
- reimbursement of a company bicycle to the max of € 1,500
- 30 holiday days with a 40-hour working week, plus the option of buying 2 weeks of extra holiday days
- extra leave to contribute to voluntary work
- a range of education and training opportunities
- the option to join our collective health insurance
- a working from home allowance per home office day
- suitable home office equipment up to € 750 every 5 years
Sounds interesting?If you feel that you want to make a difference, don’t hesitate to join the Triodos community by applying for this role.
Everyone is welcome and our culture is built with human dignity at its core. We believe in equity and diversity, and we know how valuable everyone’s individual perspectives are. We strive to create an environment in which all co-workers and our broader community can feel safe and included.
The closing date for applications is: 15 March 2024
If the role interests you but you still have some questions, please connect with Daniel Povel, Group Director Corporate Development via email: [email protected]. If there are any additional adjustments you may need during the application process, please email: Ilona van der Sluis, Talent Acquisition Expert via email: [email protected].
We also don’t want to miss out on candidates who feel they don’t exactly match the job description, so if this is a role that sounds interesting to you, and you feel you could add value, please apply.
Who we areTriodos Bank is a leading expert in sustainable banking, founded in 1980 in the Netherlands, with branches in Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, and Spain.Triodos Investment Management is a globally recognised leader in impact investing, that currently manages 20 funds invested in both Europe and emerging markets.Triodos Regenerative Money Centre is our business unit launched in 2019 with the explicit goal of restoring and regenerating nature and society.We are a certified B Corp since 2015. B Corp is a growing global community of successful and sustainable companies that create positive social impact and change.We are also one of the founders of The Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a global network of independent banks using finance to deliver sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.
www.triodos.com | www.triodos-im.com | www.triodosfoundation.nl
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Location
Driebergen-Rijsenburg (Netherlands)
Publication Date
11 March 2024
