Business Support Manager, Risk Management (AU)

Rabobank Gruppe; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Wellbeing program

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Rabobank Australia in Sydney is seeking a Business Manager, Risk Management to support the CRO and Risk Leadership Team. The role delivers governance, reporting and strategic coordination across the Risk Division.

You will prepare Board papers, KPI/KRI reporting, and insightful analysis on risk performance. The position requires 5–7 years in financial services with exposure to risk disciplines and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience within financial services or banking, ideally supporting Risk, Governance or Executive functions.
• Exposure to risk disciplines such as Credit, Operational or Market Risk.
• Strong understanding of risk governance frameworks and regulatory environments.
• Experience preparing executive-level reporting, presentations and Board papers.

Responsibilities

• Support the CRO and RBM in delivering the Risk Management Strategy across Australia.
• Coordinate the preparation of Board papers, executive presentations and governance materials.
• Track and report on strategic actions, risk initiatives and leadership priorities.
• Provide insights on Risk Division performance, trends and emerging issues.
• Develop KPI and KRI reporting and management information.
• Support risk governance and control activities, including operational risk assessments and remediation tracking.
• Coordinate approvals and ensure decisions progress through governance channels.

Skills

Risk governance

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Power BI

Archer

Excel

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Finance

Postgraduate qualifications in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Archer

Excel

Power BI

Job description

# Business Support Manager, Risk Management (AU)* Hybrid* Sydney (AU)* 37.5 hours* Full timeApplyAt **Rabobank**, we're passionate about creating a better world together. As the world's leading specialist food and agribusiness bank, we are committed to supporting our clients, communities and colleagues to thrive. Our cooperative roots and long-term outlook shape everything we do, helping us make a meaningful difference for our customers and the communities we serve.We're currently seeking an experienced **Business Manager, Risk Management** to join our Sydney-based Risk Division. Reporting to the **Regional Business Manager & Risk Champion (RBM)**, this newly created role will support the **Chief Risk Officer (CRO)** and Risk Leadership Team in executing the Australian business and risk management strategy.This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of the Risk function, providing critical insights, governance support and strategic coordination across one of the Bank's most important leadership portfolios.## About the roleAs Business Manager, Risk Management, you will play a key role in supporting the effective operation of the Risk Division by delivering high-quality reporting, analysis, governance coordination and business management support.You will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide assurance, insights and early warning on key risk matters, while helping drive the execution of strategic initiatives and regulatory priorities.Key responsibilities include:* Supporting the CRO and RBM in delivering the Risk Management Strategy across Australia.* Coordinating the preparation of Board papers, executive presentations and key governance materials.* Tracking and reporting on strategic actions, risk initiatives and leadership priorities.* Providing insightful analysis on Risk Division performance, trends and emerging issues.* Assisting in the development of KPI and KRI reporting and management information.* Supporting risk governance and control activities, including operational risk assessments, reporting and remediation tracking.* Coordinating approvals and ensuring decisions progress through appropriate governance channels.* Managing staff engagement initiatives and supporting continuous improvement activities.* Building strong relationships across Risk, business divisions and key stakeholders locally and globally.## What you'll bringTo be successful in this role, you will combine strong business management capabilities with a solid understanding of risk management within a banking environment.You'll have:* 5-7 years' experience within financial services or banking, ideally supporting Risk, Governance or Executive functions.* Exposure to risk disciplines such as Credit, Operational or Market Risk.* Strong understanding of risk governance frameworks and regulatory environments.* Experience preparing executive-level reporting, presentations and Board papers.* Advanced stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.* Strong analytical capability and the ability to turn data into meaningful insights.* Experience using Archer, Excel and Power BI.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline.* Postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Economics or Accounting will be highly regarded.## What sets you apartYou are highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. You enjoy working with senior stakeholders, thrive on solving complex problems and are passionate about helping organisations strengthen their risk culture and governance practices.Most importantly, you'll embody Rabobank's values by demonstrating courage, professionalism, collaboration and a commitment to delivering great outcomes**We offer*** Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.* A collaborative and inclusive culture.* Career development and learning opportunities locally and globally.* Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance support.* Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.* The opportunity to work alongside senior leaders and contribute to strategic decision-making.## Our ValuesAt Rabobank:* We are client-focused and decisive.* We work with courage and conviction.* We are professional and considerate.* We bring out the best in each other and keep learning.If you're looking for a role where you can influence outcomes, support executive decision-making and contribute to the ongoing success of a leading international bank, we'd love to hear from you.**Apply now and join a team that's growing a better world together.**