Documentation Manager, Transactions

**About us**

Rabobank is the world's leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep 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.

At Rabobank our culture is unique, because every day our people work knowing that we are all playing our part in supporting our farmers to feed the world. Our culture is focused on growing each other. We strive to create an open, balanced and flexible workplace where people feel that they belong, can be open and honest and are supported.

**About the role**

The position of Documentation Manager forms part of the Transactions Legal (TL) team.

The purpose of the role of Documentation Manager is to manage the drafting, negotiation and execution of Global Financial Markets (GFM) (including Corporate Risk & Treasury Management and Agribusiness Risk Treasury Management) documentation and related matters in Rabobank Australia & New Zealand Group (RANZG) in the Wholesale, MAC and Rural spaces.

**Some of the key accountabilities include**:

- Assist both the Head Counsel, Transactions Legal and the Lead Markets Documentation Manager in providing high quality legal services to its stakeholders as required.
- Draft, negotiate and arrange the execution of all documentation pertaining to the GFM business (both standard and complex bespoke).
- Assisting front office where there are departures from Rabobank prescribed requirements to articulate these for internal approvals (where necessary)
- Advise and assist GFM Operations with Confirmations and other ancillary documents and matters arising on request.
- Review trust deeds/constitutions/statutory instruments for appropriate power to enter into derivative transactions & check that documentation has been duly executed.
- Arrange for recording of completed documentation in relevant systems and transfer of original documents to relevant Rabobank area for storage purposes.
- Maintain a register and schedule of documentation "in place" and "under negotiation".
- Helping to maintain local manuals, policies and procedures from the legal perspective, in relation to standard GFM documentation as required.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements of relevant regulatory authorities such as ASIC, RBA, APRA.
- Act as first point of contact for GFM documentation for various stakeholders (including Front Office/Branches/GFM Sales, Credit, Compliance and Head Office).
- Proactive engagement & communication with stakeholders.
- Maintain knowledge of regulatory/legislative developments and participate in projects/working groups as required; and

**To be successful you will have**
- Undergraduate degree from an Australian university and completion of relevant AFMA/ISDA/Industry courses
- Experience in a financial institution, with a focus on the production of financial markets documentation
- Experience of advising on & documenting transactions and products offered in the GFM space.
- Sound understanding and knowledge of the regulatory environment affecting derivatives; and
- Practical understanding of banking products, systems, risk management and lending processes and procedures

**Our Values, Vision and Mission**

Rabobank Australia fully embraces inclusion and belonging and delivers positive experiences for our people and clients. Our great working conditions, broad learning and development programmes and the opportunity to work together for the greater good are reasons why our employees love working here. We are committed to our values; we are client focussed, action oriented, purposeful and courageous in our work. We are professional and considerate and bring out the best in each other and are committed to keep learning. We have an open culture, where you can be yourself and be valued for who you are.

**What we're proud to offer you**:

- As part of our wellbeing offering, we also have Wellbeing Leave. These extra leave days can be used in a way that helps achieve greater work/life balance. It's just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.
- Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development.
- An inclusive Parental Leave policy 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)
- 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. With an option to also purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave.
- 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, Temporary & Per