CRO Manager Rural Valuations

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.  

Rabobank Australia has recently been awarded 18th place in LinkedIn’s Top Companies 2023: The 25 best workplaces to grow your career in Australia. We are extremely proud of this achievement, as it reflects the investment in our people, their growth and development.

About the role

The Rural Valuations Manager role sits within the Collateral Risk Team (CRT) which has the responsibility of monitoring and managing all aspects of the risks associated with the Banks collateral portfolio. The primary function for the management of this collateral risk is the determination of the market value of all assets that the Bank holds a mortgage over for the provision of loans. The Rural Valuations Manager has the responsibility of providing a regular, independent and consistent assessment, and where required an oversight and review, of the value of collateral held by the Bank.

This is a 12 month fixed term role, and could be based in Central New South Wales.

Top Role Accountabilities:

• Completing quality, accurate and timely market appraisals

• Conducting physical property inspections or generate virtual property reports as required

• Establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with the ability to inform on portfolio information, collateral risk reports, climate and environmental impacts

To be successful in the role, it is desirable but not essential that you have any of the following:

• Degree in Property, Agriculture or Finance or related discipline

• Qualified as a Registered Valuer / Certified Practicing Valuer

• Prior experience in the valuation of rural assets or as an Agribusiness manager or rural credit approval

• Sound knowledge of the rural and agribusiness environments in Australia

• Awareness of climate and environmental challenges and impacts on agriculture

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 valued for who you are.

What we're proud to offer you:

Rabo@Anywhere is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank and for Australia, that means we have a blend of time working between the office and home.

Wellbeing leave. These 2 extra leave days support greater work/life balance and is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development.

Parental Leave 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)

Bonus and Additional 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 and an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave.

Extra Insurance. 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, TPD and Income Protection Insurance.

Rabo Workplace Giving program. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners.

Rabobank is committed to a culture where diversity and inclusion is valued, respected and encouraged. We welcome applicants from diverse cultures, faith and sexual orientation.

If you’d like to discuss how we can make our opportunities more accessible to you, please let a member of the Talent Acquisition team know at **************@rabobank.com

Rabobank is not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies for this role.

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