After four successful editions, EY, KPMG, NN Group, Achmea and Refugee Talent Hub are working together to organize the Finance Academy for a fifth time! A 19-weeks training program for financial talents with a refugee background. So, are you passionate about finance? Would you like to attend many useful finance workshops and increase your chances on the job market? Please sign up before August 2, 2024!

About the Finance Academy

This 18 week part-time program is a training on several useful financial subjects such as: Power BI, Agile way of working, Audit, Collections and disbursements, Capital markets and Reinsurance. Every three weeks, one of the participating organisations will host a weekly training on one of these interesting finance related subjects; 11 training sessions in total. The Finance Academy consists of both hard skills and soft skills training. In addition to this training, you will receive individual coaching during the entire program from a mentor (a business professional of one of the participating partners). 

At the end of the program, you will receive a certificate of participation provided by EY, KPMG, NN Group, Achmea and Refugee Talent Hub. 

Important to know: This program will be held in English. So, speaking English proficiently is a must.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for motivated talents who:

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s in - or closely related to - finance; for example in accounting / finance / risk management/ insurance; 
• Are proficient in English (Level B2);
• Are passionate about finance;
• Preferably have working experience in finance or finance-related businesses; for example in accounting / finance / risk management/ insurance;
• Are eager to learn. Note that a strong internal motivation is the key to success in this program;
• Are available to attend all the obligated events (for dates, see below);
• Are a statusholder (have a residence permit);

Note:

• The program as well as the learning materials are in English;
• The travel costs are (partly) covered;

Important data:

If you apply, we expect you to attend ALL events below. Please make sure you are available on all these dates. 

• Information session: Monday 9 September, 09.30 - 10.30 (online). Selected candidates will participate in an information session where they will get more in-depth information about the program;
• Kick-off: Tuesday 17 September, 15.00-18.00 (live, Amsterdam). During the festive kick-off, you will meet your mentor, and together you’ll make a start with the program;
• Cultural Awareness training: Tuesday 24 September, 13.00 - 17.00 (online via MS-Teams);
• Check-ins mentees: From 17 October to 19 December, four times on a Thursday. The exact date and time will be shared via Google Forms. These check-ins are intended to share your experiences and questions with your fellow candidates under the guidance of Refugee Talent Hub;
• Job Application Skills training and financial hard skills sessions: From October 1st  to December 17th every Tuesday afternoon from 13:00 - 17:00 (live at partners office);
• Closing event: Thursday 16 January, 15.00-18.00 (live, Amsterdam); 

Selection and process

For this program a selection will take place. There are limited spots available. Only candidates who have not participated in a previous Finance Academy can apply. A maximum total of 20 talents will be selected to participate. 

The deadline for the registration is before August 2, 2024 but if we have sufficient applications before the deadline, we will close the registration early! Please do not forget to add your CV to your profile. After you have applied and if you meet the criteria, we will ask you for more information by Google Form based on which we will make the selection.

Please note: If selected, we expect you to attend live events. That is why we ask you to look carefully at our no-show policy .

About the participating companies

EY
EY’s purpose is: Building a better working world. By this we mean that we not only want to contribute to the business of our customers, but also to the role they play in their environment and thus to a better functioning world. We do this mainly by asking the right questions (we call them ‘Better questions’): Because the better the question, the better the answer. And the better the answer, the better the world will work. Every EY employee – at every place in our organization – plays a role.

In a world changing faster than ever, our purpose is the compass on which our organization of more than 300,000 people navigates, providing context and meaning to our daily work. We help digital pioneers combat data piracy; guide governments through cash flow crises; unlock new medical treatments with data analytics; and pursue high-quality audits to build trust in financial markets and business. In other words, we work with entrepreneurs, businesses and even at the country level to solve our clients’ most pressing challenges.

We deploy our four integrated service lines – Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax to help our clients capitalize on new opportunities, assessing the risks associated with responsible growth

KPMG

KPMG Netherlands is part of a large international network of professional accountancy and consultancy firms. We offer high-quality services in the areas of Audit and Advisory. As overseers of economic traffic, our accountants provide confidence when it comes to information. Our advisers develop sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s economy.

KPMG NL uses technology based on human insight and creativity to develop advanced solutions for the economy of tomorrow. With over 3,500 employees, we are a center of knowledge, expertise, and independent thinking. As part of our social impact we deploy the knowledge and the skills of our professionals. In that way, KPMG actively contributes to improving the employment and income prospects of various groups.

NN Group

NN Group is an international financial services company, active in 11 countries, with a strong presence in a number of European countries and Japan. Our roots lie in the Netherlands, with a rich history that stretches back over 175 years. With our 14,000 employees, NN provides retirement services, pensions, insurance, banking and investments to approximately 18 million customers. NN Group includes Nationale-Nederlanden, NN, ABN AMRO Insurance, Movir, AZL, BeFrank, OHRA and Woonnu.

Achmea

Achmea is one of the largest financial service providers and one of the largest insurers in the Netherlands, and their motto is Sustainable Living Together. Together with its customers, strategic partners and other relations, it solves major societal issues related to health, living & working, mobility and income. In this way, it creates sustainable value for its customers, its employees, its company and the society. Previous generations could count on Achmea. Future generations can do the same. Achmea employees work from home and from their office locations. These are in Leeuwarden, Apeldoorn, Zeist, Amsterdam, Leiden and Tilburg.