About Us
Rabobank is the world's leading specialist in food & agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture & are committed to adding long‐term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees & clients is at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
Compliance Manager – Specialised Compliance to join our Line 2 Compliance team in Sydney. In this role, you'll play a key part in embedding best‐practice compliance across Rabobank Australia & NZ, ensuring alignment with local legislation & global frameworks. This is a hands‐on role for a driven compliance professional with confidence to influence senior stakeholders. You will manage non‐financial crime compliance risks in areas such as Privacy, Record Keeping, Banking Code of Practice, Corporations Act obligations, Conflicts of Interest, and Incident & Breach Management.
Top Role Responsibilities & Accountabilities
* Review global policies & assess gaps against Australian legislative & regulatory requirements.
* Develop & maintain local compliance policies & standards in partnership with the business.
* Conduct compliance gap assessments & provide SME advice on non‐financial crime risks, controls & regulatory change.
* Review Line 1 procedures & control environments, recommending improvements where needed.
* Deliver thematic reviews & provide Line 2 oversight of compliance risks, incidents & breaches.
* Prepare clear, timely reporting for senior management, boards & governance committees.
* Support regulatory change impact assessments & provide second‐line review & sign‐off.
* Partner with Risk Training to design & deliver practical compliance training.
* Support internal, head office & external audits.
* Represent Rabobank at relevant industry forums (e.g. Australian Banking Association working groups).
* Provide specialist compliance advice to business initiatives & regulatory change projects.
* Act as an escalation point & SME for non‐financial crime compliance matters.
* Conduct second‐line compliance testing & track remediation actions.
Qualifications
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in Compliance, &/or Risk Management within financial services.
* Expertise in risk & control frameworks & compliance assessments.
* The ability to interpret legislation & complex regulatory requirements.
* Sound knowledge of Australian regulatory obligations such as the Corporations Act, ASIC Act, Privacy legislation, & Banking Code of Practice.
* Demonstrated ability to engage, influence & build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
* Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (including Copilot), Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
* Well‐developed interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trust & establish strong, collaborative relationships.
* Excellent written communication skills with the ability to succinctly convey key messages in draft papers & reports.
* A continuous improvement mindset.
* Experience designing & delivering compliance training highly regarded.
Benefits
* Wellbeing leave. These 2 extra leave days support greater work/life balance & help our employees lead happier, healthier, & more fulfilling lives.
* Education Assistance Program. Rabobank supports the development of its people with a program to assist professional development.
* Parental Leave that supports you & your family while giving you the freedom & flexibility to enjoy this special time (up-to 14 weeks paid leave).
* Bonus and Additional Leave. Eligible employees may receive an extra week Annual Leave and have the option to purchase another two weeks.
* Extra Insurance. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer‐funded Death, TPD & Income Protection Insurance.
* Rabo Workplace Giving program. Rabobank matches employee donations to selected Social Partners as part of its CSR.
Our Values
Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, & positive experiences for all. Our work environment, benefits, & how we live our values – "Client Driven", "Responsible", "Professional" & "Cooperative" – make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you.
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