Manager, Credit Approvals Level 2
Rabobank Australia | Sydney (Darling Park) | Hybrid Working
At Rabobank, we're committed to growing a better world together. As the world's leading specialist food and agribusiness bank, we support Australian farmers and rural businesses to achieve sustainable success through deep sector expertise, long-term relationships, and responsible lending.
We're seeking an experienced Manager, Credit Approvals Level 2 to join our Credit Risk team and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of our Country Banking portfolio.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Credit Risk leadership team, you will be responsible for the approval and assessment of rural credit proposals and loan requests within delegated authority. Working closely with frontline Rural Banking teams, you'll provide expert credit guidance while ensuring lending decisions align with Rabobank's risk appetite, credit policy, and customer-focused approach.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior rural banking or credit professional who enjoys balancing commercial outcomes with prudent risk management and values working in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
What You'll Be Doing
Assess and approve rural lending applications within delegated authority.
Review new lending requests, increased facilities, annual reviews, excesses, and loan variations.
Provide guidance to Relationship Managers and Rural Banking teams on credit submissions and account strategies.
Support and influence stakeholders to enhance the quality and effectiveness of credit applications.
Prepare recommendations for higher delegated authorities where required.
Ensure timely turnaround of applications in accordance with service level agreements.
Monitor and manage portfolio risks, identifying deteriorating trends and emerging risks.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of credit policies, procedures, and lending practices.
Support strong risk governance and portfolio management outcomes across the Country Banking business.
What You'll Bring
Experience
Minimum 3 years' experience in rural lending in a similar position.
Strong banking experience with exposure to rural and commercial lending.
Proven credit assessment and decision-making experience within a delegated authority framework.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Agribusiness, or a related discipline.
Technical Expertise
Strong credit analysis and commercial lending skills.
Ability to interpret financial statements, cash flows, balance sheets, and valuations.
Sound understanding of agricultural industries and rural production systems.
Proven capability in credit writing and presenting complex lending proposals.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Ability to influence and challenge constructively.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Collaborative mindset with the confidence to make balanced risk-based decisions.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
Why Rabobank?
At Rabobank, you'll be part of a global organisation with a unique cooperative heritage and a genuine commitment to the food and agribusiness sector.
We offer:
Hybrid working arrangements.
Career development and learning opportunities.
A collaborative and supportive team culture.
Exposure to one of Australia's largest and most diverse agribusiness lending portfolios.
The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to rural and regional communities.
Our Values
At Rabobank, we are:
Client-focused and decisive.
Courageous and committed.
Professional and considerate.
Dedicated to learning and helping each other succeed.
If you're passionate about rural banking, credit risk, and building long-term relationships that support Australian agriculture, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help grow a better world together.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years' experience in rural lending
- Strong banking experience with exposure to rural and commercial lending
- Proven credit assessment and decision-making experience within a delegated authority framework
- Tertiary qualification in Agriculture, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Agribusiness or related discipline
- Ability to interpret financial statements, cash flows, balance sheets, and valuations
- Proven capability in credit writing and presenting complex lending proposals
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
- Ability to influence, challenge constructively and build stakeholder relationships
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality outcomes
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.
