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Job Title


Senior IT Risk Manager


Company : Rabobank Australia


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-12-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior IT Risk Manager Rabobank Australia Join to apply for the Senior IT Risk Manager role at Rabobank Australia. About Us Rabobank is the worlds 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 longterm 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 & Chief Product Owner (CPO) teams for Australia & New Zealand. Reporting to the Head of Technology Office, you will make an impact by uplifting & embedding risk into daytoday delivery, agile practices & change initiatives while managing audits, incidents & regulatory obligations. This is a handson role where youll partner with senior stakeholders (both globally & locally), influence risk culture across the business and make an impact. You will join a highly engaged team based in Sydney. Top Role Accountabilities Act as Risk SME for Technology & CPO and foster strong risk culture. Manage & maintain risk profiles, controls, KRIs, highquality registers aligned to policy & standards. 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. Perform risk assessments for Technology & CPO departments. 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. Deep understanding of Operational Risk Management principles & regulatory standards. Experience assessing residual technology risks, including RealTime 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 BaselII, 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 were 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 (upto 14 weeks paid leave). Bonus and Additional Leave We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isnt 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 employerfunded 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. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Fulltime Job function Information Technology Industries Banking Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you. #J-18808-Ljbffr