Skip directly to:Main content

Risk Control Manager, CPO

  • Hybrid
  • Sydney (AU)
  • 37.5 hours
  • Full time
Apply
  • Business Networking
  • Change Agility
  • Client Counseling
  • Communication
  • Compliance Reporting
  • Data Insights
  • Disciplined Execution
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Operation Risk Management
  • Policy Development
  • Professional Collaboration
  • Regulatory Advice
  • Risk Assessments
  • Risk Reporting
  • Risk Strategies
  • Storytelling

This match does not affect your application. It is purely an indication of whether this vacancy matches your skills.

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:

Rabobank’s Chief Product Office (CPO) exists to accelerate the delivery of meaningful value to the bank by guiding & prioritising digital products & services that enhance client engagement, support staff, & enable strategic objectives.

CPO is now seeking an experienced Risk Manager based in Sydney. In this high‑impact Line 1 role, you will influence enterprise‑wide change & partner closely with technology, operations, country banking, & product teams across a diverse range of initiatives.  You will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring all projects & material business changes meet Rabobank’s risk standards. You will coordinate across all three Lines of Defence, prepare high‑quality risk papers, deliver insightful reporting, & support governance & in‑control activities.

Top Role Accountabilities:

  • Provide pragmatic, risk‑aligned guidance to product teams to shape design & delivery outcomes
  • Assess material business change impacts across a diverse project portfolio, ensuring processes & controls are designed & delivered in line with risk frameworks & appetite
  • Map end‑to‑end processes to identify risks, control gaps, & impacts
  • Evaluate control effectiveness, risk ratings, & required remediation
  • Coordinate seamlessly between Line 1 & Line 2 stakeholders to ensure clear oversight, alignment, & timely escalation of risks & issues
  • Prepare high‑quality risk documentation, including risk papers, memos, & committee submissions
  • Ensure consistent application of risk processes, championing uplift in risk maturity & improving how change is governed across the department
  • Drive proactive improvements in controls, processes, & risk management practices

To be successful, you will have:

  • Strong experience in a Risk or Compliance role with a strong focus on risk in change & controls
  • Extensive experience in managing & evaluating risk
  • Strong ability to understand & navigate complex risk frameworks & translate them into practical, actionable guidance
  • An understanding of key non-financial risk management concepts & frameworks
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders & deliver pragmatic, risk‑sound outcomes
  • Strong documentation, analytical, & coordination skills
  • Experience with digital products or project management is desirable.

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.

The Application Process

This is our standard application process. It may vary by role.

Step 1You Apply

Thanks for applying! You will always receive a confirmation of your application by email. We review all the resumes and covering letters that we receive. We will let you know as soon as possible if we invite you for an interview.

Step 2Interview

We invite you for one or more (online) interviews. We want to know if you fit the role and the team. You probably have many questions for us too. For some positions, we may also ask you to complete an assignment or assessment.

Step 3Our Offer

Are you the new colleague we are looking for, and do you also feel happy with us? Congratulations! You will receive a good offer from us. Before you start, we conduct a legal screening to ensure that our employees do not pose a risk to us and our customers.

Step 4Welcome!

Welcome to Rabobank! We look forward to seeing you and can't wait to work together.

Apply for this job

Risk Control Manager, CPO

The required field 'first name' has not been filled in.
The required field 'last name' has not been filled in.
The required 'email' field has not been filled in.
The required 'phone number' field has not been filled in.
Upload
The required 'CV' field has not been filled in.
Upload
You have not yet accepted the privacy statement. Check the box to agree.
The required field 'working rights australia' has not been filled in.
The required field 'remuneration expectations' has not been filled in.
The required field 'connections to rabobank' has not been filled in.