Senior Business Analyst (Non-Financial Risk)

Job Title

Senior Business Analyst (Non-Financial Risk)

Job Description

About us:

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food & agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture & are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees & clients is at the heart of everything we do. 

About the role:

The COO Domain encompasses Technology, Operations, Security & Monitoring, Financial & Economic Crime, Shared Services & the Chief Product Owner (CPO) function.

The CPO Regulatory & Risk department is currently seeking a Senior Business Analysts to join the team in Sydney. In this role, you will leverage your experience delivering non-financial or operational risk projects to lead business analysis activities across key regulatory & risk initiatives within the bank. You will work collaboratively within a Squad or delivery team & may also provide guidance & mentoring to junior business analysts, testers & other team members, ensuring high-quality business analysis outcomes & effective delivery of agreed objectives.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Develop & manage the business analysis approach, plan & deliverables, reporting progress, risks & dependencies to the Product Owner & senior stakeholders
• Identify & engage key stakeholders, facilitate workshops & senior working groups, & build strong relationships to validate outcomes & provide strategic, enterprise‑level input
• Contribute to defining initiative scope, objectives & outcomes, undertaking discovery activities including regulatory analysis, gap analysis & synergies
• Produce business requirements, user stories & functional specifications to support policy, process, organisational, digital & data change initiatives
• Contribute to the development of target operating models (TOMs) & solution options in collaboration with architecture, Product Owners & Product Leads, providing clear recommendations
• Support implementation through quality assurance of solutions, UAT/BAT, process & policy updates, training materials, & broader change activities
• Maintain end‑to‑end traceability, assurance & reporting (including board & committee materials), ensuring all documentation meets organisational & banking framework standards

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Extensive experience as a Risk Business BA delivering complex non-financial risk initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Australian & New Zealand banking regulations, covering APRA, ASIC, RBNZ, FMA, AUSTRAC, & relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex, multi‑workstream initiatives within an agile delivery environment
• Highly developed interpersonal, collaboration & communication skills with the ability to influence effectively
• Proven stakeholder engagement & requirements management expertise with a focus on delivering clear, high-quality outcomes

What we're proud to offer you:

Rabo@Anywhere is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank & for Australia, that means we have a blend of time working between the office & home. 

Wellbeing leave. These leave days support greater work/life balance & is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, & more fulfilling lives.

Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people & has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development.

Parental Leave that supports you & your family while giving you the freedom & flexibility to enjoy this special time (up-to 14 weeks paid leave)

Bonus and Additional Leave. We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isn't enough! At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave & an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave

Extra Insurance. Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD & Income Protection Insurance

Rabo Workplace Giving program. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners

Our Values

Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, & positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, and the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” & “Cooperative” make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you.