Data Driven Risk and Decision Specialist

Rabobank is a global food and agribusiness banking leader, renowned for its people who have an in-depth understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Rabobank's Line 2 Enterprise and Operational Risk Management (EORM) department as a Business Intelligence and Risk Analytics Specialist. You will be responsible for providing advanced analytical and reporting needs within Rabobank Australia and New Zealand (RANZ). Your primary focus will be on adding value to the business through advanced credit risk modelling techniques, provisioning, and stress testing.

This role is based in Sydney and offers a unique chance to work with a talented team that services the whole Risk Division. As a Business Intelligence and Risk Analytics Specialist, you will be instrumental in developing analysis that can be used by management in business decisions such as pricing, risk management, provisioning, and capital allocation to ensure business value is being delivered.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide core analytical reporting and documentations on local model monitoring, quarterly provisioning, stress testing, and regulatory capital with value-adding insights on key drivers and effective scenario testing
• Champion advanced analytics skills and modelling techniques within the risk teams and help establish a strong culture on data and analytical driven decisions
• Utilising advanced statistical, financial, and economic concepts to develop analysis that can be used by management in business decisions such as pricing, risk management, provisioning, and capital allocation to ensure business value is being delivered
• Support the design, development, monitoring, and documentation of credit risk models in consultation with the global team to help business with accurate forecasts and risk management
• Exploring opportunities to integrate ESG risk factors into risk management initiatives and practices
• Ensures risk reporting is aligned to / supports enterprise key risks and risk appetite statements and is insightful and meaningful

Requirements:

• Experience in stress testing, provisioning, and advanced quantitative techniques for credit risk
• Strong experience in model development and model monitoring such as for AIRB and IFRS9 models
• Experienced in communicating concise and actionable insights using data visualisation Power BI tools
• Advanced coding capability in Python
• Tertiary qualifications majoring in statistics/mathematics/quantitative field

What We Offer:

• Wellbeing Leave. Additional leave days to support greater work/life balance and contribute to happy, healthy, and more fulfilling lives
• Education Assistance Program. A great education assistance program to assist with professional development
• Parental Leave that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy this special time (Primary carer up-to 14 weeks paid leave)
• Bonus and Additional Leave. An incentive for eligible employees to receive extra annual leave and an option to purchase additional leave
• Extra Insurance. Employer-funded Death, TPD, and Income Protection Insurance to protect your financial wellbeing
• Rabo Workplace Giving program. Encouraging employees to contribute to our community with a matching donation program

Our Values:

We value inclusion, belonging, and positive experiences for all. Our work environment, benefits, and values make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.