Senior Manager. Frameworks Model & Data

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

Make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led global bank

At Rabobank, we're building the future of banking through responsible innovation, data-driven decision making and the effective management of emerging technologies.

As the world's leading specialist food and agribusiness bank, we combine global expertise with deep local knowledge to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities and employees.

We're seeking a Senior Manager, Data, Model & AI Risk to join our Risk Management team in Sydney. This is a highly visible second line leadership role where you will provide independent oversight, challenge and strategic guidance across Data Risk, Model Risk, AI Risk and End User Computing (EUC) Risk throughout Australia and New Zealand.

As Rabobank continues to accelerate its adoption of data and artificial intelligence, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring AI is deployed responsibly, risks are appropriately governed, and frameworks remain aligned with evolving regulatory expectations. This is a unique opportunity to influence how a global bank manages AI risk while helping shape the future of responsible innovation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Operational Risk, you will provide independent oversight and challenge across Rabobank's Data, Model and AI Risk frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

About You

You are an experienced risk professional who combines strong governance expertise with a genuine interest in emerging technologies and the evolving AI landscape.

You will bring:

• 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.
• The ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and influence outcomes across a matrix organisation.
• Strong analytical, communication and reporting skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to navigate complex, evolving risk environments.

Why Join Rabobank?

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in one of the most strategically important areas of banking today.

At Rabobank, you'll have the chance to:

• Influence how Data, Model and AI Risk is governed across Australia and New Zealand.
• Help shape the responsible adoption of AI within a major global financial institution.
• Work closely with senior executives, risk leaders and business stakeholders.
• Enjoy hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Access competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• Invest in your professional growth through ongoing development opportunities.
• Join an inclusive and collaborative culture where expertise and innovation are valued.
• Contribute to a purpose-driven organisation supporting the global food and agribusiness sector.