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:
As the Lead, FEC Supplier Relationship Management, you will play a key role in managing vendor relationships that support Financial Economic Crime (FEC) Operations across Australia & New Zealand.
This role is responsible for overseeing vendors throughout their lifecycle, ensuring effective onboarding, ongoing performance monitoring, governance, risk management & offboarding activities in line with the Rabobank Vendor Management Framework.
Working closely with Procurement, Legal, Risk & Compliance teams, you will act as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of third‐party suppliers, ensuring vendors meet agreed service, risk & compliance requirements while supporting operational effectiveness & resilience across FEC Operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong stakeholder & supplier relationships, driving vendor accountability & enhancing vendor governance practices within a complex & highly regulated environment.
This role can be based in either Sydney or Wellington.
Top Role Accountabilities:
Manage key vendor relationships across the Financial Economic Crime portfolio, fostering strong partnerships & driving performance, accountability & service excellence
Own vendor lifecycle management activities, including onboarding,



ongoing monitoring, periodic reviews, governance obligations & offboarding, in accordance with the Vendor Management Framework
Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and coordinate remediation activities where required
Ensure accurate maintenance of vendor records, documentation & governance requirements
Partner with Procurement, Legal, Risk & Compliance teams to support contract establishment, renewal & exit processes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across FEC Operations & support functions
Act as the primary point of contact for vendor‐related operational matters, escalations & performance discussions
Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Risk & Compliance to ensure vendor arrangements continue to meet business, regulatory & risk management requirements
Support stakeholders in effectively managing vendor‐related risks, issues & improvement opportunities
Risk, Governance and Continuous Improvement
Monitor vendor performance, risk indicators & service delivery outcomes, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, governance requirements & regulatory obligations
Coordinate vendor governance activities, including risk assessments,



performance reporting, reviews & oversight forums
Support operational resilience & third‐party risk management initiatives across the FEC supplier portfolio
Identify & implement opportunities to improve vendor management processes, controls & reporting
To be Successful, You Will Have:
10+ years' experience in vendor management, supplier relationship management, third‐party risk management or financial services operations
Demonstrated experience managing vendors through their lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, governance & offboarding activities
Robust understanding of vendor management frameworks, outsourcing governance & third‐party risk management practices
Proven ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders & external suppliers
Excellent communication, stakeholder management & influencing skills
Experience working within regulated environments & managing compliance & governance obligations
A passion for continuous improvement, collaboration & delivering strong operational outcomes.
Our Values
Rabobank values inclusion, belonging, & positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, & 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.
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📌 Lead, Financial Economic Crime Supplier Relationship Management (Sydney)
🏢 Rabobank Australia
📍 Sydney