Senior Manager, AI, Data & Model Risk Governance

Rabobank Gruppe; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive remuneration

Employee benefits

Job summary

Rabobank is seeking a Senior Manager, Data, Model & AI Risk in Sydney to lead second line oversight across Data, Model and AI Risk. You will provide independent challenge and strategic guidance while aligning with evolving regulatory expectations.

In this high-visibility role, you will collaborate with risk and business leaders to govern AI risk, data management, and risk frameworks, ensuring responsible innovation across Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Operational Risk, Non-Financial Risk or Risk Frameworks within financial services.
• Demonstrated expertise across Data Risk, Model Risk, AI Risk and/or End User Computing Risk.
• Experience providing independent oversight and challenge within a second line risk environment.
• Strong understanding of APRA prudential requirements and broader risk governance frameworks.
• Experience assessing controls, conducting assurance reviews and evaluating risk management effectiveness.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and influence outcomes across a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Leading second line oversight of Data Risk, Model Risk, AI Risk and End User Computing (EUC) Risk.
• Providing expert advice and challenge on AI use cases, model governance, risk controls and data management practices.
• Reviewing AI-enabled solutions and assessing alignment with internal policies, risk appetite and regulatory expectations.
• Supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Data, Model and AI Risk frameworks.
• Conducting independent assurance reviews, control monitoring and risk assessments to identify emerging risks and themes.
• Preparing reporting and insights for executive leadership, risk committees and governance forums.
• Partnering with business leaders, model owners and the Data & AI Office to promote effective risk management while maintaining clear second line independence.
• Acting as the AI Ambassador for the Risk function, helping build capability, awareness and responsible adoption of AI across Risk and the broader organisation.

Skills

Operational Risk

Data Risk

Model Risk

AI Risk

End User Computing Risk

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Rabobank is seeking a Senior Manager, Data, Model & AI Risk in Sydney to lead second line oversight across Data, Model and AI Risk. You will provide independent challenge and strategic guidance while aligning with evolving regulatory expectations.

In this high-visibility role, you will collaborate with risk and business leaders to govern AI risk, data management, and risk frameworks, ensuring responsible innovation across Australia and New Zealand.