ITDS launches ITDS STAY

ITDS has launched ITDS STAY, a new initiative that responds to the growing demand for both continuity and young talent in the financial services industry. With this new permanent placement concept, ITDS combines the high standards of consultancy with the long-term value of permanent placement.

A sector in transition
The financial sector is evolving at unprecedented speed. Increasing regulation, rising competition, and the rapid adoption of new technologies are putting pressure on organizations to transform. The rise of AI adds another layer of complexity: firms must not only embrace technology but also integrate it effectively into their business operations. As ITDS states, this calls for “fresh knowledge and agile professionals who can bridge the gap between technology and business.”

Lasting impact for organizations
With ITDS STAY, organizations gain direct access to highly educated young professionals who operate at a consultancy level from day one. Participants receive intensive training and coaching from ITDS, follow a structured 18-month development program, and transition into a permanent role within the client organization. The result is sustainable impact: not temporary capacity, but future colleagues who combine industry insight, professional expertise, and a deep understanding of AI to create value from within.

A springboard for future leaders
For ambitious graduates, ITDS STAY offers a high-end learning and development journey. Over 18 months, participants work on digital transformation, regulatory challenges, process optimization, and the implementation of AI in financial services. The program blends training, mentoring, and real-world project experience. more than a traditional traineeship, and different from typical consultancy. Graduates build a career with long-term prospects inside a client organization, while benefiting from the quality, coaching, and challenge associated with ITDS consultancy.

Building the future of finance together
With ITDS STAY, organizations invest in continuity, quality, and a future-proof talent strategy. At the same time, young professionals are given the opportunity to accelerate their careers with innovation and AI as key enablers. In a market where “lasting talent is tomorrow’s true competitive advantage,” ITDS STAY creates a partnership that drives both sides forward.

“The rise of AI enables organizations to implement change faster than ever before. That’s a huge opportunity for our industry but only if companies can secure the right expertise: a mix of deep market knowledge and AI capability. That’s exactly what ITDS STAY delivers.” said Ebel Hoekstra, ITDS STAY.