Compliance Manager, Financial Crime Compliance

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:

Join Rabobank as a Compliance Manager, Financial Crime Compliance in Sydney & play a key role in protecting our business & customers across Australia & New Zealand.  In this specialist role Line 2 role, you will bring your expertise in AML/CTF, Sanctions, & Anti‑Bribery, Fraud & Corruption to advise the business, manage escalations, & shaping our response to emerging financial crime risks.  You will work closely with stakeholders across the bank, drawing on your strong relationship skills & regulatory knowledge to ensure we meet local AU/NZ obligations & global Group policy standards.

Top Role Accountabilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the business for compliance queries & escalations
• Monitor regulatory changes across AU/NZ & provide clear, proactive updates to senior leaders & staff
• Guide compliance with AML/CTF, sanctions & broader financial crime requirements
• Advise projects to ensure compliance risks are assessed & controls are embedded
• Draft clear policies, procedures & standard documents
• Prepare & contribute to reports for Boards, Committees, Group & business units
• Lead & support ML/TF risk assessments across customers, products, channels & jurisdictions
• Review & interpret Group policies, perform gap analyses & contribute to updates of the local AML/CTF Program
• Support investigations into incidents & breaches, including analysis & remediation
• Contribute to the design & delivery of FCC training

To be successful, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Line 2 Compliance & / or Risk Management role
• Demonstrated expertise in risk & control practices
• Proficient expertise of the AML/CTF rules & regulations in Australia & New Zealand
• Knowledge of Australian, US & EU sanctions regimes
• The ability to translate redraft clear policies, procedures & standards
• Knowledge of financial crime compliance requirements & practices in the Australian financial services sector
• Knowledge of Sanctions filters, rules & best practice monitoring techniques
• Experience in writing & delivering technical training to non-technical audiences
• Strong influencing & stakeholder engagement skills

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 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 and 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.

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.