Head of Strategy Consulting

At a glance

Your job

• Shape ABN AMRO’s strategic agenda with the Head of Group Strategy, in alignment with the Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer and specialist strategists


• Lead a portfolio of concurrent strategic projects, setting direction, ensuring analytical rigour and securing senior sponsorship


• Advise and influence senior stakeholders within and outside ABN AMRO, translating complex strategic questions into clear, actionable recommendations


• Deploy the team against the bank’s highest-priority strategic questions, balancing business needs, team capacity, required capabilities and individual development


• Attract, recruit, coach and develop strategy consultants at every level

• Define ABN AMRO’s near- and long-term vision and develop value-creating strategies informed by external perspectives, market trends and capability assessments


• Support the Executive Board in reviewing and prioritising the strategic agenda across the bank, in cooperation with the Strategy Execution & Implementation and Strategic Portfolio Management teams


• Identify cross-entity value-creation opportunities by assessing performance, outlook and improvement potential across units, countries and subsidiaries


• Evaluate inorganic growth opportunities, including M&A, partnerships and innovative initiatives that can generate new sources of fee income over the longer term


• Develop and deliver clear, consistent strategy narratives for internal and external stakeholders

Working environment

Within Group Strategy, you will engage directly with the Executive Board and senior leaders across ABN AMRO and have a mandate to shape the bank-wide strategic project agenda. You will collaborate closely with specialist strategists and transformation leaders while building a high-performing consulting team. The role provides a broad view of ABN AMRO and its position in the banking landscape, as well as a potential pathway to wider leadership roles across the bank.

Your profile

As Head of Strategy Consulting pool, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of ABN AMRO. The role is challenging and demanding. Therefore, we are looking for highly talented and enthusiastic colleagues matching the following description. 

Your personality and competences:

• Intrinsically motivated, driven & results/impact oriented


• Curious & innovative


• Very strong quantitative and analytical capabilities


• Very strong problem solving skills – structuring issues logically and creating practical ideas


• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills - excellent stakeholder management skills - up to Board-level


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• Energetic, good sense of humor, pleasant to work with


• Team oriented, balancing work-life and ensuring well-being and engagement of your team – approachable and ensuring an appropriate balance of delegation and control


• Leader by example, willing to develop others


• Creating transparency and a safe atmosphere - appreciating people, providing feedback and setting an example to others

Your knowledge and experience:

• Excellent academic track record; Master’s degree with a quantitative component preferred 


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  A minimum of 6 years of experience at a Top Tier strategy consulting firm, and preferably experience in Financial Services
  
  


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  Deep understanding of Strategy Consulting, Strategic Management, and Project management
  
  


• Understanding of the impact and opportunities of Tech & AI 


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  A minimum of 3 years of experience with project leadership
  
  


• Experience with recruiting, leading, coaching, developing, and training junior/medior (strategy) professionals


• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken


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  Ability to understand Dutch
  
  

We are offering

• Is intrinsically motivated and focused on delivering meaningful results


• Approaches unfamiliar questions with curiosity, creativity and sound judgement


• Applies strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills to structure complex issues and develop practical recommendations


• Communicates with clarity and impact, influencing stakeholders up to board level


• Builds trust and constructive working relationships, including under pressure


• Creates an inclusive environment in which colleagues can challenge ideas, give feedback and raise concerns openly


• Models accountability and collaborative leadership, balancing delegation with appropriate oversight


• Supports team well-being, engagement and work–life balance while actively developing others

• Excellent academic track record; a master’s degree with a quantitative component is preferred


• A minimum of five years’ experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, preferably including experience in financial services


• Deep understanding of strategy consulting, strategic management and project management


• Understanding of the impact and opportunities of technology and AI


• A minimum of three years’ experience in project leadership


• Experience in recruiting, leading, coaching, developing and training junior and mid-level strategy professionals


• Fluent written and spoken English


• Ability to understand Dutch

You can find more information about our employment conditions and salary scales in our Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), which applies to this vacancy.

Interested?

For further information you can contact - via mail - Marc Baan ([email protected]) or Sophie Nagtegaal ([email protected]). The application process may contain an assessment of problem-solving skills and/or personal characteristics. Please submit your application and resume via the link on our website, to ensure an orderly process.

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

If you want to apply for the B-Able or Reboot program, make sure to mention it both in the title and the content of your resume.

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy.
No unsolicited services or offers, please.

Use of AI in our application process

You’re welcome to use AI to help write your CV or cover letter, as long as it reflects your own story.
We review every application personally and without AI.
During interviews, real time AI tools may not be used. With your permission, interviews can be recorded and supported by AI. This helps us keep the process fair, careful, and transparent.