Overview
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
Rabobank's Chief Product Office (CPO) exists to accelerate the delivery of meaningful value to the bank by guiding & prioritising digital products & services that enhance client engagement, support staff, & enable strategic objectives.
The CPO is seeking an experienced Risk Manager based in Sydney. In this high‐impact Line 1 role, you will influence enterprise‐wide change & partner closely with technology, operations, country banking, & product teams across a diverse range of initiatives. You will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring all projects & material business changes meet Rabobank's risk standards. You will coordinate across all three Lines of Defence, prepare high‐quality risk papers, deliver insightful reporting, & support governance & in‐control activities.
Responsibilities
* Provide pragmatic, risk‐aligned guidance to product teams to shape design & delivery outcomes
* Assess material business change impacts across a diverse project portfolio, ensuring processes & controls are designed & delivered in line with risk frameworks & appetite
* Map end‐to‐end processes to identify risks, control gaps, & impacts
* Evaluate control effectiveness, risk ratings, & required remediation
* Coordinate seamlessly between Line 1 & Line 2 stakeholders to ensure clear oversight, alignment, & timely escalation of risks & issues
* Prepare high‐quality risk documentation, including risk papers, memos, & committee submissions
* Ensure consistent application of risk processes, championing uplift in risk maturity & improving how change is governed across the department
* Drive proactive improvements in controls, processes, & risk management practices
Qualifications
* Strong experience in a Risk or Compliance role with a strong focus on risk in change & controls
* Extensive experience in managing & evaluating risk
* Strong ability to understand & navigate complex risk frameworks & translate them into practical, actionable guidance
* An understanding of key non-financial risk management concepts & frameworks
* Excellent written & verbal communication skills
* Proven ability to influence stakeholders & deliver pragmatic, risk‐sound outcomes
* Strong documentation, analytical, & coordination skills
* Experience with digital products or project management is desirable.
Benefits
* Rabo@Anywhere is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank & for Australia, blending time between the office & home
* Wellbeing leave. These 2 extra leave days support greater work/life balance
* Education Assistance Program. Rabobank supports professional development
* Parental Leave up to 14 weeks paid leave
* Bonus and Additional Leave. Eligible employees may receive 1 extra week Annual Leave and have an option to purchase another 2 weeks
* Extra Insurance. Employer-funded Death, TPD & Income Protection Insurance for eligible permanent employees
* Rabo Workplace Giving program. Matches employee donations to selected Social Partners
Our Values
Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, & positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, & the way 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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