The organisation
What NWB Bank does
NWB Bank, the Nederlandse Waterschapsbank, was founded in 1954 to help the Dutch water boards finance the large-scale investment needed for flood defence and water management. It has since broadened its lending to other parts of the public sector, including municipalities, provinces, housing corporations and healthcare institutions, but water authorities remain central to its identity and ownership. Like BNG Bank, NWB Bank does not serve private customers and instead raises funds on international capital markets to finance public-sector borrowers, typically at favourable rates reflecting the strength of its public shareholders.
In the Netherlands
NWB Bank in the Netherlands
NWB Bank's head office is in The Hague, and the bank is a small but distinctive employer within Dutch public-sector finance. Finance students will find relevant work in treasury, funding and credit analysis, in an organisation closely tied to water management and broader public infrastructure financing.
Structure
Divisions and where you work
NWB Bank is organised around lending to public authorities and related institutions, treasury and capital markets funding, and risk management. Because the bank funds itself almost entirely through international bond issuance, treasury and funding roles are especially central, alongside credit analysis for public-sector borrowers.
Getting in
How students start here
As a small, specialist bank, NWB Bank offers a limited number of internships, working-student roles and entry-level positions, mainly within treasury, funding and credit functions.
Key facts
At a glance
- Type
- Bank (public sector, water authorities)
- Head office
- The Hague
- Founded
- 1954
- Ownership
- Public authorities (Dutch water boards, state and provinces)
Related
Relevant finance paths
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about NWB Bank
What does NWB Bank do?
The Dutch water authorities' bank, financing water management and public infrastructure.
How do I get an internship or graduate role at NWB Bank?
As a small, specialist bank, NWB Bank offers a limited number of internships, working-student roles and entry-level positions, mainly within treasury, funding and credit functions.
Which finance career paths are relevant at NWB Bank?
At NWB Bank, the most relevant finance career paths are Debt Advisory, Corporate Finance and Risk Management.
Where is NWB Bank based in the Netherlands?
Head office: The Hague.
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