Head of Risk

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia LGT Crestone Wealth Management Limited Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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.

Lead the enterprise-wide strategy for risk and compliance by shaping, implementing, and continuously enhancing robust frameworks and assurance programs. This pivotal role provides both strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure risks are proactively identified, assessed, and managed in alignment with the organisation's risk appetite and regulatory obligations.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the development and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide risk and compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.

  • Designing and delivering risk training programs and capability uplift initiatives to foster a strong risk culture across the organisation.

  • Overseeing assurance activities including control testing, vendor risk assessments, and follow-up of remediation actions.

  • Coordinating and preparing risk and compliance reporting for the Board and Executive Committee.

  • Supporting and enhancing the GRC system to ensure data integrity, system functionality, and user engagement.

  • Driving strategic initiatives such as the Risk Maturity Assessment and Risk Culture Action Plan, in collaboration with People & Culture and business leaders.

  • Providing leadership and coaching to the Frameworks and Assurance team, ensuring tools and methodologies are fit-for-purpose and aligned with industry standards.

Your Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience in a senior risk, compliance, or assurance role, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment.

  • Strong understanding of enterprise risk management, compliance frameworks, assurance practices, and third-party risk.

  • Demonstrated capability in policy writing and reporting.

  • Experience with GRC systems and data-driven risk reporting.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.

  • Ability to foster a high-performing, collaborative and purpose driven team culture

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.

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