Country Head - Wealth & Asset Management

A rapidly growing, international financial services group is seeking an ambitious and strategic Head of Business to lead the Australian presence based in Sydney. In this pivotal leadership role, you will drive regional expansion by leveraging global dual capabilities in Wealth Management and Asset Management. You will be responsible for building local operations, establishing key strategic partnerships, and delivering cross-border wealth solutions to High-Net-Worth (HNW/UHNW) individuals, family offices, and institutional clients across Australia.

Key responsibilities

Formulate and implement comprehensive mid-to-long-term regional expansion strategies tailored to the Australian market

Research and capture wealth management opportunities among Australian investors and the APAC/Chinese diaspora

Structure tailored client advisory frameworks to deliver sophisticated global asset allocation and wealth solutions for HNW/UHNW segments

Cultivate strategic alliances with local private banks, external asset managers (EAMs), independent financial advisers (IFAs), and family offices

Spearhead product selection, onboarding, and local market adaptation in alignment with top-tier global fund managers and alternative investment vehicles





Expand institutional and HNW client networks across major commercial hubs in Australia

Build, mentor, and manage the Sydney team from the ground up, driving a performance-led and client-first workplace culture

Align local operations with global headquarters to encourage seamless cross-border resource sharing and cross-regional synergies

Maintain rigorous adherence to local financial regulatory standards (including ASIC requirements, AFSL compliance frameworks, and AML/CTF obligations)

Ensure all business activities, distribution practices, and advisory processes align strictly with internal risk management policies and regulatory guidelines

About you

10+ years of senior leadership experience within Private Banking, Wealth Management, Asset Management, or related financial sectors in Australia

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Deep understanding of Australian wealth management practices, cross-border asset management, and the local HNW/UHNW client ecosystem

Proven track record of building and scaling business units from early stage to mature operations

Solid understanding of Australian financial services licensing (AFSL/ASIC governance) and local compliance mandates

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📌 Country Head – Wealth & Asset Management (City of Sydney)
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