IT Risk Manager

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 an IT Risk Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening risk awareness & control effectiveness across the Technology function.  As part of the Technology Risk Management team within the COO Domain's Technology Office, you will operate within the First Line of Risk & lead the Technology Control Self-Assessment (CSA) program.

Reporting to the Senior IT Risk Manager, you will work closely with Technology leaders, control owners, & risk professionals to identify, assess, & enhance technology risk management practices. This is an excellent opportunity to influence risk outcomes, drive continuous improvement, & contribute to a strong risk culture within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the Technology Control Self-Assessment (CSA) program, including control testing, assessment of control design & operating effectiveness, & validation of remediation activities
• Identify control weaknesses, emerging risks, & opportunities for improvement, providing practical recommendations to strengthen the control environment
• Develop & maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders, providing guidance on technology risk, controls, & assurance requirements
• Prepare & deliver insightful reporting on control effectiveness, risk exposures, remediation progress, incidents, & audit outcomes for management & governance forums
• Support technology risk governance activities, including the management of control deficiencies, audit findings, risk incidents, & remediation actions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of technology risk management frameworks, methodologies, & assurance practices

To be successful you will have

• 5+ years' experience in Technology Risk, IT Audit, IT Controls, IT Compliance, or Technology Assurance
• Demonstrated experience leading control testing, control self-assessments, assurance reviews, or risk assessment activities
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), technology risk management, & control frameworks
• Understanding of technology environments, including infrastructure, application development, change management, & lifecycle management
• Experience working within financial services or another highly regulated industry
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, challenge, & collaborate across all levels of the organisation
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, & remediation programs
• Familiarity with GRC platforms such as Archer would be advantageous
• Excellent written, verbal, & analytical communication skills
• Strong leadership capabilities, critical thinking, & a proactive ownership mindset
• Strong understanding of APRA prudential requirements, including CPS 230 (Operational Risk Management), & their application within technology risk & control environments
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CIA, CGEIT, or equivalent risk, audit, cybersecurity, or governance qualifications will be highly regarded

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.