Job Title Senior IT Risk Manager Job Description 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: As Senior IT Risk Manager, you will be a Line 1 Risk & Compliance Subject Matter Expert (SME) across the bank's Technology teams for Australia & New Zealand. Reporting to the Head of Technology Office, you will make an impact by uplifting & embedding risk into day-to-day delivery, agile practices & change initiatives - while managing audits, incidents & regulatory obligations. This is a hands-on role where you’ll partner with senior stakeholders (both globally & locally), influence risk culture across the business & make an impact. You will join a highly engaged team based in Sydney. Top Role Accountabilities: Act as Risk SME for Technology & foster a strong risk culture. Provide expertise to design, implement, test & continuously improve Technology risk profiles & risk controls. Manage & maintain KRIs, high-quality registers aligned to policy & standards. Perform technology risk assessments for Technology & departments. Integrate Operational Risk & Compliance frameworks into daily operations. Lead, develop & mentor a small team Manage audits, operational risk incidents, & oversee remediation plans & evidence for closure documentation of incidents & findings. Deliver insightful risk reporting for senior leadership ensuring consistent messaging & escalation to risk forums & regulators. Provide risk input on new initiatives & lead deep dives on emerging risks. Conduct materiality assessments to align with local/global governance requirements e.g., CPS230. Manage stakeholder obligations for committees & global reporting. To be successful you will have: Extensive experience in IT Governance & IT Risk Management, including Line 1 within banking or financial services. Proven ability to identify, assess & manage technology risk effectively. Demonstrable experience testing controls Deep understanding of Operational Risk Management principles & regulatory standards. Experience assessing residual technology risks, including Real-Time Objective (RTO) & Disaster Recovery (DR) sites. Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, software development practices & lifecycle management. Strong grasp of risk & compliance frameworks within financial services, including Basel II, Privacy, AML/CTF, & APRA Prudential Standards. Exceptional communication skills - both written & verbal. Demonstrated success in stakeholder management & building strong, collaborative relationships. Excellent leadership capabilities Solid understanding of regulatory & compliance requirements across Australia & New Zealand. 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.
