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 has an opening for a 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 the 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, & Incident & Breach Management.
Top Role Responsibilities & Accountabilities:Policies, Standards & Advisory
- 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
Oversight, Reporting & Training
- 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
Industry Engagement & Projects
- 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
- 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
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 ValuesRabobank 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.
Skills Required
- 3 years experience in Compliance or Risk Management within financial services
- Expertise in risk and control frameworks and compliance assessments
- Ability to interpret legislation and complex regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of Australian regulatory obligations like Corporations Act and Privacy legislation
- Strong written communication skills
- Experience designing and delivering compliance training
What We Do
Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. is a full-range financial services provider that operates on cooperative principles. Its origins lie in the local loan cooperatives that were founded in the Netherlands nearly 110 years ago by enterprising people who had virtually no access to the capital market. Rabobank Group is comprised of independent local Rabobanks plus Rabobank Nederland, their umbrella organisation, and a number of specialist subsidiaries. Overall, Rabobank Group has approximately 61,100 employees (in FTEs), who serve about 10 million customers in 47 countries.
