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:
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.
CPO is now 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.
Top Role Accountabilities:
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
To be successful, you will have:
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.
What we're proud to offer you:
Rabo@Anywhere is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank & for Australia, that means we have a blend of time working between the office & home
Wellbeing leave. These 2 extra leave days support greater work/life balance & is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, & more fulfilling lives
Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people & has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with 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. We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isn't enough! At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave & an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave
Extra Insurance. Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD & Income Protection Insurance
Rabo Workplace Giving program. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. 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.
