Senior Manager, Risk Governance & Frameworks
at Rabobank
Posted 17 days ago
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Senior Manager in the CRO Domain responsible for shaping and embedding enterprise risk management frameworks across Australia and New Zealand. The role is hands-on and includes maintaining the Risk Management Strategy & Framework (RMSF) for four entities, assessing framework changes, implementing enhancements from reviews, monitoring CPS 220 action plans, preparing a unified assurance map, and producing the annual Risk Management Declaration. The position requires strong stakeholder influence, excellent communication skills and the ability to translate external regulatory changes into internal practice. This is a hybrid role based in Sydney supporting Rabobank's Australia & New Zealand risk agenda.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Sydney
- Country
- Australia
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
A bit 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:
At Rabobank, our CRO Domain serves as the bank’s Line 2 Compliance & Risk function, ensuring we operate within risk appetite while driving innovation & supporting the Australia & New Zealand strategy. Within this domain, the Integrated Risk Management focuses on early identification, assessment, and prioritisation of risks by delivering a clear, consistent approach through a strong risk management framework and governance. .
As Senior Manager, Risk Governance & Frameworks, you will join a highly engaged team who work a hybrid mix of in the office & from home. You will play a pivotal role in shaping & embedding risk management frameworks across Australia & New Zealand. This is a hands on role where you will help identify, assess, & prioritise risk through a consistent, integrated approach that strengthens our resilience, aligns with regulatory standards & supports strategic growth.
Top Role Accountabilities:
- Maintain the Risk Management Strategy & Framework (RMSF) for 4 entities, detailing the material risks identified, as described in APRA Prudential Standard CPS 220, & the frameworks in place to manage these risks.
- Assess and recommend changes to the Risk Management Framework following material changes in size, business mix, or complexity..
- Implement enhancements arising from internal or external reviews.
- Monitor CPS 220 action plans & provide half-yearly status updates to the risk management committee.
- Notify the Head of Risk Governance & Frameworks of significant breaches or material deviation from the Risk Management Framework.
- Prepare a unified assurance map for Australia & New Zealand coordinating assurance planning across Line 2, Line 3 and external providers.
- Prepare the annual Risk Management Declaration to enable the Board & Senior Officer Outside Australia to make declarations on the effectiveness of the Risk Management Framework.
- Contribute to Integrated Risk initiatives for alignment & consistency.
- Support the Head of Risk Governance & Frameworks in resolving issues & advancing the risk agenda.
To be successful in the you, you will have:
- 10 + years’ experience in financial services with a minimum of 5 years in Enterprise/Integrated Risk Management
- Proven experience managing Risk Management Frameworks
- Deep knowledge of risk & compliance practices in Australian and New Zealand banking.
- Excellent ability to influence, negotiate & gain stakeholder support leading to commitment to action & outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, interpersonal & written) enabling effective workshops/presentations targeted for relevant audience.
- A knack for ensuring usability & ease of communication of written material.
- Proven ability to actively keep abreast of changes in external environment & translate into internal environment.
If you’re passionate about risk governance & want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you
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.
The Application Process
This is our standard application process. It may vary by role.
Thanks for applying! You will always receive a confirmation of your application by email. We review all the resumes and covering letters that we receive. We will let you know as soon as possible if we invite you for an interview.
We invite you for one or more (online) interviews. We want to know if you fit the role and the team. You probably have many questions for us too. For some positions, we may also ask you to complete an assignment or assessment.
Are you the new colleague we are looking for, and do you also feel happy with us? Congratulations! You will receive a good offer from us. Before you start, we conduct a legal screening to ensure that our employees do not pose a risk to us and our customers.
Welcome to Rabobank! We look forward to seeing you and can't wait to work together.
