Analyst, Financial Economic Crime Investigations & Suspicious Matter Reporting

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:

Are you curious, analytical & interested in understanding how financial crime is detected & investigated? Join Rabobank's Financial Economic Crime (FEC) Operations team where your work will help protect customers, communities & the integrity of the financial system from financial crime.

We are currently recruiting for 2 x Analyst, Financial Economic Crime Investigations & Suspicious Matter Reporting roles to be based in Sydney.   As an Analyst, working alongside & within a team of Investigators & Senior Analysts, you will support the identification, investigation & reporting of potential financial crime activities, including money laundering & other suspicious transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to establish or further develop a career in financial crime.  Whether you have recently completed relevant studies or have some experience in financial crime, compliance, or investigations, you will have the opportunity to build expertise in financial crime investigations, transaction monitoring, intelligence analysis & regulatory reporting within a collaborative & supportive team environment.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the review & investigation of transaction monitoring alerts & unusual activity reports
• Analyse customer, account & transaction data to identify unusual patterns, trends or behaviours
• Conduct research & gather intelligence from internal & external sources to support financial crime investigations
• Prepare investigation summaries, case reports & regulatory submissions
• Escalate matters of concern to senior team members in line with regulatory requirements & internal procedures
• Maintain accurate investigation records & documentation
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to support investigation outcomes
• Contribute to reporting, continuous improvement initiatives & team projects

What you'll bring:

• Exposure to investigative, compliance, intelligence, analytical, risk management, or financial crime activities gained through employment, internships, work placements, university projects or extracurricular activities
• Experience gathering, reviewing & analysing information to support assessments, investigations, reporting or decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking & sound judgement when assessing information & identifying potential risks, issues or trends
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks & patterns in information & data
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail & the ability to manage multiple priorities & maintain accurate records
• Demonstrated ability to interrogate big data & draw meanings, patterns & insights
• The ability to work effectively both independently & within a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• A curious, proactive mindset with a willingness to learn & develop new skills

What we offer:

• Hybrid working: A mix of office & home working
• Wellbeing leave: Extra days to support your health & work-life balance
• Education Assistance Program to support your growth
• Parental leave: Up to 14 weeks’ paid leave to support you & your family
• Additional leave options: Earn an extra week of annual leave & purchase up to two more
• Insurance cover: Employer-funded Death, TPD & Income Protection
• Workplace giving: Matched donations through our community giving program
• Other extras:  Annual wardrobe or equipment allowance, flu shot, gym passport discount, health insurance discounts & more

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.