Senior Financial Crime Compliance Manager (Fixed-Term)

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.   

The role

Rabobank is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Compliance Specialist to play a pivotal role in delivering AML/CTF Act Reform uplift activities.  This is a 7-month fixed-term contract (with potential for extension). This is a hands‑on role is suitable for someone who enjoys interpreting new legislation, enhancing frameworks, & strengthening controls to ensure regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime Compliance, you will join a highly engaged Compliance team based in Sydney.

Top Role Accountabilities:

• Act as a Financial Crime Compliance SME, ensuring regulatory requirements are fully assessed & embedded
• Lead & uplift elements of the AML/CTF Reform project, interpreting new legislative requirements & helping ensure the necessary controls, processes, & documentation are in place & / or implemented.
• Provide subject‑matter input into Group Policies & standards; undertake gap analysis & support updates to the local AML/CTF Program
• Oversee methodology & implementation of ML/TF risk assessments across customers, products, channels & jurisdictions
• Monitor & communicate impacts of new FCC legislation & regulatory expectations across Australia

To be successful you will have:

• 8+ years in Compliance &/or Risk Management within financial services
• Strong expertise in Australian AML/CTF regulations, risk & control practices, & financial crime compliance standards
• Knowledge of US, EU & Australian sanctions regimes, including sanctions filtering & monitoring best practice
• Solid understanding of the Australian regulatory environment
• Experience designing & delivering technical training to non-technical audiences
• Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Relevant AML/CTF qualifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA or equivalent)

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.