Learning and Development Manager

"We invest in people to lead, grow, and connect.’ Accelerating Robeco’s strategy through future-ready talent, inclusive leadership, and a high-performance culture; that’s the focus of the HR department."

As a Learning & Development Manager at Robeco, you will play a key role in shaping the organization's future by strategically aligning Learning & development solutions with our business goals to create impact. This multifaceted position requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution skills to accelerate the development of all our employees and leaders, ensuring that Robeco remains at the forefront of the financial industry. You will work closely together with the HR organization, management teams and external vendors.

The HR department is led by the CHRO, who is member of the Robeco Executive Committee and consists of 4 teams: 1) HR Business partners, 2) Reward, 3) HR Service & Delivery and 4) Leadership, Talent & Learning (LTL). The LTL teams consists of a Talent & Development manager and a Learning & Development Manager (vacancy). You will report into the Head of LTL.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Design, implement and manage overall L&D portfolio to enable business results and strategy execution
• Design, implement, and manage organization-wide L&D, Talent development and/ or Leadership development solutions based on analysis to drive up-&reskilling
• Continuously improve learning & development effectiveness and learner experience based on impact measurement and translation of external trends into solutions fitting the Robeco context
• Manage Leadership development, Talent development, Learning & Development or other HR related projects (e.g. Strategic workforce planning, Performance management)
• Foster a culture of continuous Learning and Development throughout Robeco
• Ensure clear governance of L&D processes, roles & responsibilities, including budget management and reporting
• Manage technology platforms (e.g., Learning Management Systems) to deliver L&D solutions
• Manage relationships with internal HR and Business stakeholders and external partners to deliver impactful L&D solutions

Who you are:

• Approx. 10-15 years of relevant working experience in designing and implementing learning & development solutions, or related HR topics, preferably within the financial industry and/ or consultancy
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Program & project management skills and able to drive results by also working on tactical/ operational level if needed
• Growth mind-set with a desire to be a role model for personal development
• Strategic thinking, business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business needs into effective L&D solutions
• Interpersonal/stakeholder management skills to engage with employees at all levels
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
• Change, Communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Research shows that female candidates only apply if they meet 100% of the requirements, while male candidates already do so at 60%. Are you hesitant about whether you meet all requirements? Please do apply, we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Why Robeco: Robeco offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact the organization's success. As a Learning & Development Manager you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our leaders and employees and by doing so contribute to our mission of sustainable investing and responsible business practices.

If you are a forward-thinking HR professional with a passion for Learning & Development, a strategic mindset and hand-on mentality, we invite you to join our LTL team and help us building a brighter future for Robeco and its employees.

What We Offer

• A healthy work–life balance, supported by 34 vacation days and hybrid working arrangements.
• A modern, spacious office directly opposite Rotterdam Central Station, making sustainable commuting easy and including a 1st‑class NS train subscription.
• A collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment where innovation is encouraged and your voice genuinely matters.
• Attractive development opportunities, enabling you to grow professionally while contributing to Robeco’s long‑term ambitions.
• An informal, energetic, and highly motivated team that values trust, collaboration, and shared success.
• Competitive remuneration that is attractive and closely aligned with performance.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Robeco, we want to grow every day: as a company and as an employer. To do better, we listen to and learn from society, our clients and, first and foremost, our colleagues. We treasure the diversity of our people and the range of perspectives and thinking they bring. Just as we diversify within our investment strategies to be more successful, we know these differences within our own company make us more innovative, flexible and resilient: for ourselves and all our stakeholders. Together, we aim for a culture of connection and create a workplace where colleagues feel safe, included, valued and empowered to be their best, regardless of the way they look, where they come from or who they love. Because when we all thrive, so can Robeco.

About Robeco

Robeco is an international pure-play asset manager founded in 1929 in the Netherlands. We help clients achieve their financial and sustainability goals by providing superior investment returns and solutions, with a strong focus on sustainable investing, quantitative strategies, fundamental equity and fixed income investments. With over EUR 337 billion in client assets (as of December 2025), we serve a broad client base - from institutional to private investors - across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Headquartered in Rotterdam with 16 offices worldwide, we combine an entrepreneurial spirit with collaborative, international mindset.

We are actively growing our global market presence and continue to integrate technologies like generative AI and machine learning in our investment processes. These efforts are supported by a strong commitment to operational excellence and to talent development in an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Discover more at www.robeco.com