Compliance Advisory Lead (6–12 Month Contract)

Rabobank Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rabobank Australia Limited in Sydney is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to join our Risk & Compliance team on a 6–12 month contract. You will provide expert advice, oversight, and help embed regulatory obligations across the organisation.

You will partner with stakeholders, lead testing of controls, and contribute to a robust compliance culture through training and guidance across business units.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Compliance, Risk Management, or Banking within the financial services industry.
• Expertise in risk and control frameworks and compliance monitoring activities.
• Experience providing practical and commercially focused compliance advice.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience designing and delivering compliance or regulatory training programs.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute key components of the Compliance Framework through advisory, review, challenge, and awareness activities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to support implementation of policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for compliance advice, guidance, and interpretation of regulatory obligations.
• Maintain compliance registers and monitoring records to ensure information is accurate and current.
• Monitor and report on compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Conduct second-line testing of compliance controls across non-financial crime risk portfolios and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
• Support thematic reviews and compliance assessments, identifying emerging risks, trends, and opportunities for enhanced controls.
• Assist in the preparation of compliance reporting for management, committees, boards, and Group stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of new and updated policies and standards, including gap analysis and business engagement activities.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives to support a strong compliance culture.
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members and contribute to capability uplift across the Compliance function.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance advisory

Risk management

Regulatory training

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Commerce, Economics, Business, Law, or related discipline

Job description

Rabobank Australia Limited in Sydney is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to join our Risk & Compliance team on a 6–12 month contract. You will provide expert advice, oversight, and help embed regulatory obligations across the organisation.

You will partner with stakeholders, lead testing of controls, and contribute to a robust compliance culture through training and guidance across business units.