Third-Party Risk Manager

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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

The banks Security & Control department in COO Domain has an opening for a Third-Party Risk Vendor Manager to be based in Sydney.  Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Continuity & Third Party Risk, you will ensure that third-party engagements are well-governed, comply with regulatory obligations, & support the organisation’s objectives for operational resilience, risk management, & sustainable growth.  This is a Line 1 role where you’ll leverage your relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams across the bank.

Top Role Accountabilities: 

• Support the design & implementation of the Third party risk management framework
• Ensure alignment with both local & global regulatory requirements, including CPS 230, Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), & EBA Outsourcing Guidelines
• Partner with 3rd party business owners to evaluate & monitor vendors performance & risk levels
• Develop & maintain dashboards & reports using Power BI, Power Automate, & Power Apps to provide insights into vendor performance, spend, risk exposure, & compliance status. Present & report on findings & trends to senior leaders
• Facilitate training & awareness sessions on third-party risk policies, regulatory changes, & system usage
• Support global & regional initiatives to harmonise third-party risk practices across jurisdictions
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives through lessons learned & industry trends

To be successful you will have:

• Experience in either a Third-Party Risk, Operational Risk role
• Proven financial services & regulatory framework knowledge such as CPS230
• Third party risk management knowledge
• Proven ability to lead & develop a team of 2 direct reports
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
• Strong collaboration & relationship management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Analytical & problem-solving skills with a strong critical thinking mindset.
• Proficient with tools such as Power BI
• An ability to creatively articulate concepts visually

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.

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