Senior Manager, Operational Risk & Controls

Rabobank; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Rabobank New Zealand is seeking a Senior Manager Operational Risk within the Country Banking NZ (CBNZ) Portfolio Management team, based in Hamilton. You will lead risk identification, assessments and controls, partnering with senior leaders to embed a practical risk culture across the business.

This role sits in the 1st Line of Responsibility and focuses on operational risk, risk appetite alignment, and robust risk management practices remaining relevant to how Rabobank NZ operates.

Qualifications

• Around 7+ years' relevant experience in risk, compliance, assurance, incident management, banking operations or related field.
• Experience applying risk and control principles in a business environment.
• Understanding of financial services, other regulated industry and drivers of operational risk.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence without relying on formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and dynamic risk identification and risk assessments.
• Strengthen controls and embed Rabobank's Risk and Control Framework across CBNZ.
• Partner with the GM Country Banking NZ and Leadership Team to integrate risk into daily decision making.
• Lead reviews, influence business outcomes and build risk capability across teams.

Skills

Risk management

Operational risk

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Rabobank New Zealand is seeking a Senior Manager Operational Risk within the Country Banking NZ (CBNZ) Portfolio Management team, based in Hamilton. You will lead risk identification, assessments and controls, partnering with senior leaders to embed a practical risk culture across the business.

This role sits in the 1st Line of Responsibility and focuses on operational risk, risk appetite alignment, and robust risk management practices remaining relevant to how Rabobank NZ operates.