Chief of Audit Operations and Methodology

This is what we offer you

• Gross monthly salary between EUR 14,339 and EUR 18,975 (scale EK I) for a 36 hour week
• Thirteenth month's salary and 8% holiday allowance
• 10% Employee Benefit Budget
• EUR 1,400 development budget per year
• Hybrid working: balance between home and office work (possible for most roles)
• A pension, for which you can set the maximum amount of your personal contribution

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You and your job

The Chief of Audit Operations and Methodology has core responsibilities for enabling the smooth running of Audit Rabobank.  This role has a substantive function for ensuring changes are implemented in an effective and efficient way. Audit Rabobank is implementing its strategy with a three year plan, which will involve significant changes to the function and the way that we work. 

The role reports hierarchically into the Chief Audit Executive and is a key member and has influence over the Audit Rabobank Management Team.  With a remit of deputizing for the Chief Audit Executive in relation to: (1) the smooth running of the audit function; (2) reviewing quarterly audit reports, audit plans and other communications submitted by the MT (and other audit leadership); (3) challenge of audit work, audit plans (including changes), budget etc. to maintain quality standards; (4) deliver the considerable change agenda - translating the Audit Strategy into implementation.

The role leads the teams that are responsible for Operations, Audit Guidance, Quality Assurance and Education of the global Audit function across the Rabobank Group. Significant proven experience of excellent writing and communication skills to Board level, implementing change, driving results and Audit plan delivery is needed to fulfil this role successfully. Also knowledge of internal Audit best practices in the areas that this role is responsible for will be key to delivering the standards identified in the Audit Rabobank strategy.

Responsibilities

This role is central to the function and will have the following responsibilities:

• Deputize for the Chief Audit Executive in reviewing reports produced by the Audit leadership. Coordinate and review the Quarterly Reporting (and other reports) to the Managing Board, Audit Committee and ECB JST – making sure that the draft of the quarterly reports provided to the CAE is written to a high standard, including clarity the issues noted that are connected across domains and with a consistent style. The content of these reports are crucial to the Audit function and therefore this role is central, with an ability to oversee and communicate organizational issues and their interrelationships from a broad context.
• Implement the change agenda identified in the Audit Strategy and quality improvements. 
• Implement a consistent methodology (and reporting) across the Audit functions of the Rabobank Group, including the subsidiaries which should work as required under a strong functional reporting line.
• Responsible for the development and delivery of detailed management information needed for use of the CAE and MT AR.
• Responsibility for the coordinating overall Risk Assessment and Audit Planning for the Rabobank Group. The creation of the annual Audit Plan, changes to the quarterly plan and monitoring the execution of the overall risk-based Audit plan AR. RAAP and Quarterly Plan (including changes) Steering the creation and quality control of the content of (annual) risk analysis, Audit plan, and Audit findings report AR.
• Drive operational excellence culturally and technologically. Operational excellence is especially difficult in volatile environments—like the one we’re experiencing today. Excellence should be defined by outcomes, such as meeting or exceeding stakeholder requirements, executing Audit plans.
• Deputize for the Chief Audit Executive with the responsibilities for overseeing the people structure (function house), performance and costs of Audit Rabobank (compensation and bonuses).  Build people model including data on skillsets, experience and qualifications, to enhance knowledge of the people, skills and experience  with a strong focus on talent management.
• Review the External Audit costs (which will require working in conjunction with Finance) to support the approval of costs by the CAE and Audit Committee Chair.  Deputize for the CAE in responsibilities for oversight of external Audit activities.
• Globally responsible for the professional guidance in accordance with current industry practices regarding methods, techniques, tools and training of the Audit functions of Rabobank Group (including subsidiaries) as well as the quality reviews on the functioning of the respective Audit functions, the applied Audit approach and the adequacy of performed Audit activities across the group.
• HR ultimate responsibility for the Operations and QKI departments.
• Ultimately responsible for fulfilling the function’s roles of Local Compliance Officer, Local Privacy Officer and Information Security Coordinator of Audit Rabobank.

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people's differences is what makes us an even better bank. So we are very curious about what you can bring to our team at Audit Rabobank.

You and your talent

• Educated to master degree level or equivalent experience in relevant discipline.
• Professional qualifications as Auditor or equivalent.
• Excellent written verbal and communication skills (in English).
• Thorough technical knowledge of audit methodology across the banking sector. 
• Thorough knowledge of implementing a skills and people model that brings sufficient knowledge (and expertise) to our audits across the group. 
• Proven experience of proactively implementing best practices and process improvements, delivery of plan and simplification.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Auditing that covers risk management, regulatory compliance within international banking and financial markets.
• At least 10 years active leadership experience in inspiring and coaching respectively, leading larger (across international) multidisciplinary teams, consisting of high-quality professionals.
• Hands on and with experience in a management role in a similar sized complex environment.
• Very strong conceptual and strategic capabilities at a senior executive level.
• Strong in stakeholder management within and outside the bank (including other banks and regulators).

Leadership and skills:

• The 4 dimensions of Rabo Leadership: Personal, Team, One Rabo and Community
• Emotional intelligence
• Storytelling
• (Change) Agility 
• Collaborating with others

This is what we offer you

• Salary Scale EKI

This is a selection of the terms of employment for this role. You can find all terms of employment on https://raboweb.sharepoint.com/sites/hr-nederland-en/SitePages/Employment-conditions-Group-Executives.aspx#toc

You and the job application process

Reply to the vacancy for Chief of Audit Operations and Methodology before 22nd January 2025.

• Any questions about working at Rabobank and the process? Contact Anne-Mieke Martyn, Executive Recruiter via anne-mieke.martyn@rabobank.nl.
• We will hold the interviews through a video call and/or at our office.
• A security check is part of the process.
• We respect your privacy.

Diversity & Inclusion policy

Rabobank pursues an active diversity policy. This is done by striving for diversity in terms of gender, cultural background, age, etc. when composing teams. Also, by creating a corporate culture in which people are open to each other's background and no one is excluded. This is part of our social position, and as a result, our services will be more in line with the wishes of customers. So you can be who you are. More information about diversity and inclusion can be found at https://tinyurl.com/RaboDiversity.

We look forward to your application!