Documentation Manager, Transactions

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.

At Rabobank our culture is unique, because every day our people work knowing that we are all playing our part in supporting our farmers to feed the world. Our culture is focused on growing each other. We strive to create an open, balanced and flexible workplace where people feel that they belong, can be open and honest and are supported.

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 Transactions Legal team is a transactional legal team providing high quality legal services to various stakeholders of the Rabobank Australia & New Zealand Group (RANZG) including the Wholesale Major Agribusiness Clients, and Global Financial Markets (GFM) teams..

We are seeking a Documentation Manager responsible for managing the drafting, negotiation and execution of GFM documentation across RANZG including, without limitation, ISDA Master Agreements and related documentation such as Novation Agreements and Credit Support Annexes, Rabobank Local Master Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements and other bespoke documentation.

The role is based in our Sydney office (subject to Rabo@Anywhere as detailed below).

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities*: 

• Assist both the Head Counsel, Transactions Legal and the Lead Markets Documentation Manager in providing high quality legal services to its stakeholders as required.
• Draft, negotiate and arrange the execution of all documentation pertaining to the GFM business (both standard and complex bespoke);
• Assisting front office where there are departures from Rabobank prescribed requirements to articulate these for internal approvals (where necessary)
• Advise and assist GFM Operations with confirmations and other ancillary documents and matters arising on request;
• Review trust deeds/constitutions/statutory instruments for appropriate power to enter into derivative transactions & check that documentation has been duly executed;
• Act as first point of contact for GFM documentation for various stakeholders (including Front Office/Branches/GFM Sales, Credit, Compliance and Head Office);

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant prior experience in a similar capacity with in a financial institution, with a focus on the production of financial markets documentation including a thorough understanding of ISDA Master Agreements.
• Experience of advising on & documenting transactions and products offered in the GFM space.
• Sound understanding and knowledge of the regulatory environment affecting derivatives;
• Practical understanding of banking products, systems, risk management and lending processes and procedures;
• Strong relationship management and communication skills and an ability to consult with a wide range of internal and external clients;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 be 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.

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

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