Rabobank International is the Rabobank Group wholesale and investment banking operation and has established a world-class reputation in the Food & Agri sector. Rabobank International serves clients which are among the leading multinational Corporates and renowned financial institutions and are served through 143 offices in 48 countries. The employees are at the heart of Rabobank Internationals success.

The Frankfurt Branch is split into two main business areas:

Wholesale: For client services related to Corporate Banking, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions.

International Direct Banking (Retail): Online internet bank offers simple financial products i.e. deposits, savings accounts to consumers.

For our Frankfurt Branch we are looking for a highly qualified and motivated

Senior Compliance Officer (f/m)

Your function:
Actively manage the delivery of corporate governance within the Bank in accordance with legislative and evolving best practice. Manage obligations, rules and codes that govern the authorisation and conduct of banking and investment business in the various markets in which Rabobank operates. These include:

  • Manage the Compliance remit and requirements of the Code of Conduct.
  • In conjunction with Regional and Local Senior Management actively create a satisfactory compliance and corporate governance culture and provide compliance training across the bank
  • Manage adherence to compliance requirements of the [local] Regulator, Rabobank, and EU Directives and international best practice.
  • Monitor, report, communicate, and provide bank-wide advise on compliance laws and regulations.
  • Identify, document and assess the compliance risks associated with the bank’s business activities, including the development of new products and business practices, the proposed establishment of new types of business or customer relationships, or material changes in the nature of such relationships.


Responsibilities include:

Manage the establishment of the banks compliance risk policy and monitor systems and controls to create a compliance culture with applicable regulations including the Banks obligations concerning the following:

  • Legal and Regulatory obligations, including codes of conduct, affecting banking operations.
  • Money laundering risks including KYC requirements and obligations and sanctions policy under international anti-terrorism provisions.
  • Suitability and unfair treatment risks
  • Inducement risks
  • Licensing/cross-jurisdictional regulations & restrictions
  • Conflicts of interest risks
  • Market abuse risks
  • Transparency risks
  • Rabobank compliance related policies
  • Give independent advice to the business on transactional compliance issues
  • Regularly verify the adequacy of the banks policies and procedures to ensure compliance with up-to-date legislation.
  • Translating policies into organisational and administrative procedures
  • Manage bank-wide communications and risk assessments on all relevant upcoming European Legislation and local Regulation
  • Provide functional leadership to local businesses and compliance staff
  • Deliver bank-wide communications and in conjunction with HR deliver training on all compliance related policies and procedures
  • Identify and implement a compliance risk measurements tool and implement an issue escalation procedure ensuring that the bank is fulfilling its statutory responsibilities and liaise with the local Finance regulator(s)/Supervisor(s).
  • Co-ordinate, advise and report on compliance issues to the local (applicable) Management Committee and represent compliance at these meetings.
  • Develop significant compliance measurement goals, deliver Risk Analysis and quarterly reports to Compliance Planning (RACP) and Rabobank Group RACP. Provide monthly activity reports to senior management and regular incident reporting to Group Compliance
  • Taking on the role of Money Laundering Officer


Your profile:
  • University degree in a Legal or banking related qualification with a major in Compliance
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Banking in a Senior Compliance or Legal Role including managerial responsibilities and functional leadership
  • In-depth understanding of the Local and European Financial Services Regulatory environment
  • Good knowledge and understanding of local legislation.
  • Knowledge of the marketplace and is informed on general economic issues.
  • Proven track record of consistently reviewing and improving the quality of services, processes and practices to maximise the banks compliance requirements.
  • Experience in managing and delivering on a compliance monitoring programme is necessary
  • Good report writing skills essential
  • Ability to manage the requirements of a data access request as they are received into the Bank
  • Experienced in both retail and wholesale banking.
  • Experience in dealing with local authorities in relation to money laundering reports and court orders required.
  • Fluent in both German and English essential.
  • Managing key relationships internal and external


Core Competencies:
  • Result driven
  • Coaching skills
  • Quality driven
  • Communication skills
  • Customer Focus
  • Team Player
  • Business Focus


We offer:
As a cooperative bank, Rabobank builds long-term relationships with our customers and our employees. We are close financial “partners” to our clients, focused on serving their needs. Our culture is one of collaboration and teamwork, with strong commitment to fostering sustainable employee-bank relationships.

If you are interested please apply online at www. RaboDirect. de

Rabobank International Frankfurt Branch – Human Resources –
Solmsstrasse 83 – 60486 Frankfurt/Main - Tel. + 49 (0) 69 79 206-402
www. Rabobank. de

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