Loan Review Manager

A bit 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 Loan Review (Credit Assurance & Hindsight) Risk team is structured within the banks Line 2 Risk function.  The Loan Review team, is an independent unit within the Risk Department.   The team is dedicated to ensuring credit quality & delivering hindsight assurance within RAG.  We now have an opening in Sydney in the team where you will be able to make a real impact on risk management & credit quality.

Top Role Accountabilities:

• Deliver high-quality credit quality & hindsight assurance services, including reports, analysis, & hindsight checklist development
• Systemise & manage data sources for Loan Review & hind sighting samples
• Collaborate with front office & Credit teams to discuss findings & drive improvements
• Prepare quarterly reports for Executive Management with actionable insights.
• Provide expert analysis on credit policy adherence, deviations, & exceptions to support targeted Internal Audit reviews
• Achieve KPI targets for the Loan Review function
• Conduct Country Banking Hub & Branch visits as part of Loan Reviews when required
• Other duties as required

To be successful you will have:

• Experience in Commercial &/or Corporate Lending
• Strong strategic & commercial acumen with an ability to identify issues in loan proposals
• Expertise in credit risk analysis techniques, accounting principles, & financial tools
• The ability to create clear, insightful reports & presentations for stakeholders
• The ability to switch between big-picture thinking and detailed analysis as needed.
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, & presentation - with the ability to influence & negotiate
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications & core banking systems
• An understanding of Trade Finance, Securitisation, & Asset-Based Finance is highly regarded
• Experience in rural & commercial lending & knowledge of agribusiness industries is preferred

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.