Data Products & AI Adoption Lead

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 ANZ (RANZ) COO Domain is embarking on an exciting transformation with the launch of a new RANZ Data & AI Office.  We aim to accelerate the delivery of our RANZ Data Strategy & unlock stronger, more connected data capabilities across the region.

As we build this critical capability, we’re looking for a Data & AI Products Lead to play a pivotal role in turning strategy into impact.  You will drive execution, champion adoption, & clearly articulate the value of data & AI products to stakeholders across the business.  This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on elevating data maturity within complex environments & is energised by building something meaningful from the ground up.  If you want to be at the forefront of shaping how data & AI deliver value for the organisation, this is the role for you.

Based in Sydney, you’ll report directly to the Regional Head of Data & AI (RANZ).

Top role responsibilities:

Data & AI Innovation Pipeline, Portfolio Management & Value Tracking

• Establish & lead the Data & AI Products function, aligned with global Data & AI teams
• Own the Data & AI initiative portfolio & pipeline, including a structured intake & ideation process for new use cases
• Pilot & scale solutions that deliver competitive advantage or efficiency gains
• Monitor emerging Data & AI trends & assess business applicability
• Deliver clear, executive-ready portfolio reporting on progress & value

Data Product Strategy & Design

• Define & own the RANZ data product roadmap & lifecycle framework
• Lead discovery & translate business needs into clear data product requirements
• Ensure data product design aligns with enterprise architecture & data models
• Collaborate with Analytics & AI teams to ensure data products meet real business needs
• Own & maintain the enterprise data product catalogue

Data Product Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of data products, ensuring quality, scope, & timelines are met
• Partner on data quality, controls, & readiness prior to release
• Guide data product engineering to ensure scalable, reliable & observable solutions
• Define & track data product KPIs, driving continuous improvement
• Maintain accountability for post-launch performance, adoption, & ongoing fit-for-purpose

Data & AI Literacy

• Design & lead the regional Data & AI literacy program
• Define capability baselines & track measurable uplift across the organisation

To be successful you will have:

• 10+ years’ experience in a data, product or analytics/AI leadership roles in financial services or similarly complex regulated environments
• Proven ability to translate business need into well-defined data products
• Demonstrable track record building & presenting compelling business cases to senior stakeholders
• Exceptional relationship-building & collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across local & global teams
• Working knowledge of data product design principles & practices (including familiarity with modern data architecture concepts)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure data platform (including Fabric)
• Working knowledge of modern analytics & AI/ML approaches (including GenAI & agentic systems)
• Solid grounding in data engineering concepts to lead & oversee technical teams is preferred - without requiring hands on engineering expertise

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

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.