Executive Manager, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)

If you’re looking for great work culture, great work life balance and flexible working, and opportunities to continuously learn and get involved with our … – this is the role for you! 

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do.   

About the Role

An exciting and high‑impact leadership opportunity at a time of increasing regulatory focus and evolving financial crime risk, this role partners closely with the AML/CTF Compliance Officer (AMLCO) to shape, strengthen and continuously mature the organisation’s Financial Crime Compliance framework.

Bringing deep expertise in complex risk and control environments, the role is responsible for the design, implementation and oversight of a robust, enterprise‑wide FCC framework across AML/CTF, Sanctions, Fraud, and Anti‑Bribery & Corruption. It plays a critical role in ensuring the organisation remains resilient, compliant and forward‑looking in its approach to financial crime risk management.

Acting as the trusted 2IC and delegate to the AMLCO, this position drives strategic uplift, regulatory engagement, and continuous enhancement of controls, while providing senior executive advisory across both emerging risks and large‑scale regulatory change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Lead Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) framework design, policy, and governance
• Provide SME advice on AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud, and bribery risks
• Oversee AUSTRAC reporting (SMRs, TTRs, IFTIs) and regulatory engagement
• Review and challenge risk assessments, controls, and remediation programs
• Manage financial crime incidents, investigations, and breach responses
• Represent compliance in executive committees and governance forums
• Drive regulatory change implementation and business advisory
• Lead, coach and support FCC team as AMLCO delegate

Knowledge & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience leading and enhancing Financial Crime Compliance frameworks within complex, regulated environments
• Strong strategic advisory capability, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide clear, risk-based guidance
• Proven ability to engage with regulators and external stakeholders (e.g. AUSTRAC, law enforcement, industry bodies)
• Advanced risk assessment and decision-making skills, with a focus on materiality, escalation and risk appetite alignment
• Expertise in policy development, governance, and control uplift across financial crime domains
• Experience managing financial crime incidents, investigations, and remediation programs
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business insights
• Effective people leadership, including coaching, mentoring and capability development
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement in response to evolving regulatory expectations

What we're proud to offer you:

Rabo@Anywhere is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank and for Australia, that means we have a blend of time working between the office and home.  

Wellbeing leave. These leave days support greater work/life balance and is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. 

Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development. 

Parental Leave that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and 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 and 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, and positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, and the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” and “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. 

Rabobank is not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies for this role.

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