LGT Wealth Management was formed around a clear and uncompromising vision – to bring global best practice in building institutional quality investment portfolios to Australian clients.
With a shared passion for building an uncompromised business – we created something new from the ground up. A chance to leave behind the things that weren’t working, while enhancing the things that were. Our authentic and personalised client-first commitment. Our entrepreneurial spirit. Our focus in best-in-class advice. And our intimate understanding of the Australian private wealth landscape.
In 2022 we became a part of the LGT Group, who shared our entrepreneurial spirit, long-term approach and private-ownership model. Today, with the global expertise, stability, and capability of LGT behind us, we can work without being reliant on markets or margins, with a singular focus on giving our clients the advice and deep expertise they need for generations to come.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Manager – Risk Strategy, Insights & Innovation to join our Risk, Legal and Compliance function and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of enterprise risk management across the business.
This is a strategically focused role at the intersection of risk architecture, assurance, technology and insight. You will contribute to the evolution of LGT’s risk and control environment by helping embed Group methodologies locally, uplifting risk technology and reporting capability, and supporting a more coordinated, insight-led approach to assurance across non-financial risk.
Working closely with business leaders, Group stakeholders and Internal Audit, you will bring structure, clarity and forward-looking thinking to how risk is managed across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a risk professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical execution in a visible, enterprise-wide role.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Help shape and embed enterprise risk architecture for the Australian business, including frameworks, taxonomies, controls and reporting approaches
Translate Group risk methodologies into practical, fit-for-purpose solutions aligned to the local business and regulatory environment
Drive improvements in risk strategy, controls and assurance across non-financial risk areas
Support the development and optimisation of risk and compliance technology, including GRC platforms and related tools
Contribute to a coordinated assurance approach across first, second and third line teams to improve alignment, efficiency and coverage
Deliver high-quality, insight-driven reporting and thematic risk insights to senior management, committees, the Executive Committee and Board
Partner with stakeholders across the business, Group functions and change initiatives to embed risk effectively and support emerging risk capability, including AI governance
About You
You are a thoughtful and commercially minded risk professional who brings a strategic perspective, sound judgement and a practical approach to delivering outcome who will bring:
Experience in risk, compliance or assurance, ideally within financial services or another regulated environment
Strong understanding of enterprise risk frameworks, controls, governance and assurance practices
Experience working with GRC systems, risk data and reporting to generate meaningful management insight
The ability to translate enterprise or global requirements into clear, workable local solutions
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence working across business teams and governance forums
A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to influence outcomes and support change
Exposure to areas such as risk in change, third-party risk, operational resilience, risk culture or AI governance will be highly regarded
Why You’ll Love This Role
Strategic impact — help shape how risk is designed, embedded and leveraged across the organisation
Enterprise-wide exposure — work across business units, risk themes and transformation initiatives
Innovation focus — support the uplift of risk technology, dashboards, analytics and forward-looking insight
LGT Wealth Management is committed to the ongoing development of their employees. Your development will be managed and tailored to your role and future career path.
LGT Wealth Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Forward-looking for generations
LGT is an international private bank owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein with over 30 locations in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Our solid capitalisation, long-term thinking, and strategic focus underpin our strong values. These are rooted in 900 years tradition and entrepreneurial thinking. Digitisation is a key part of how we continually innovate to find better ways of doing things - today and for the future.
Sustainable and social:
Sustainability is a pillar of LGT's strategy. Thinking, managing, and investing sustainably are integral parts of our identity. LGT has committed to reducing the net CO2 emissions from its operations and its investments to zero by 2030.
The Princely Family’s view is that wealth itself isn't a purpose, but that it comes with a sense of responsibility. Being wealthy means embracing and acting on that responsibility, as well as passing these values on to the next generation.
LGT as an employer:
LGT is a vibrant, growing international company and employer. We are certified as a Great Place to Work by the international consulting and research institute of the same name. Whether you have a wealth of experience or are embarking on your first professional steps, LGT careers offer an empowering environment to realise your ambitions.
Take your next career step at one of our over 40 international locations: www.lgt.com/global-en/career/jobs
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