Vendor Management Analyst

Join to apply for the Vendor Management Analyst role at Rabobank Australia 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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 We have an opening in Sydney for a Vendor Management Analyst. Reporting to the Manager, Vendor Management within the Security & Control – Business Continuity & Third Party Risk department, you will be responsible for advising stakeholders across Australia & New Zealand on third party risk; conducting vendor management monitoring & reporting activities; & reviewing assurance documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies & regulatory expectations. Role Accountabilities Build strong working relationships with internal teams & support them throughout the vendor onboarding, performance monitoring & renewal process Review & assess third‑party assurance documentation (e.g., SOC reports, ISO certifications, BCP/DRP) to identify control gaps & recommend appropriate mitigation strategies Support activities relating to staff awareness & education/training of the Vendor Management framework Managing the Bank’s supplier management platform & Rabobank intranet Facilitate compliance with relevant APRA / RBNZ / ECB / DNB regulatory standards & internal policies Working closely with the 3 Lines of Responsibilities to ensure all requirements are embedded into the onboarding process Vendor Management Expertise Provide guidance on third-party risk frameworks, controls, & best practices Support vendor onboarding & monitoring in line with internal policies (including offshoring arrangements) Manage supplier risk platforms (LogicGate) & intranet content (RaboHub) Drive awareness & training on vendor risk policies across the bank Continuously work towards improving tools & processes within the VM framework Assurance Review Review & assess third-party assurance documents (e.g. SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, BCP, DRP, InfoSec & Privacy controls) Identify control gaps & residual risks; recommending mitigation or acceptance strategies Monitoring & Reporting Conduct regular monitoring to ensure ongoing third-party risk oversight Create dashboards & reports to highlight risk trends & posture to senior stakeholders Assist in the preparation of risk committee packs & audit/regulatory responses Vendor Risk Lifecycle Partner with procurement, legal, & business units to ensure vendor engagements meet risk appetite & due diligence standards Required Experience & Skills 2 years + work experience in operations or risk function within the financial services industry Experience in Information Security, Business Continuity Management or Vendor Management (desirable) An understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. APRA CPS230) Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal skills Strong collaboration & relationship management skills, with an ability to interact with & influence at all functions & levels Strong analytical skills & attention to detail Driven mindset, resourceful & able to prioritise An ability to identify process & system improvement opportunities Proficiency in core Microsoft Office Applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Office 365, PowerBI) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr