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.

Your role overview

As Head of Internal Audit, Australia, you will lead the internal audit function for LGT Wealth Management Limited, providing independent and objective assurance and insight on governance, risk management, risk culture and internal controls. The role sits within Group Internal Audit (GIA) as part of the LGT Group and is integrated with the APAC Internal Audit team and broader GIA regions. You are the primary internal audit contact for the Australian wealth management business, maintaining strong connectivity with APAC and Group Internal Audit, and reporting key audit results, risks and significant issues through established functional and committee reporting lines.

Your responsibilities

Leadership and mandate

Safeguard the independence and objectivity of the internal audit function in line with the Internal Audit Charter, Group Internal Audit (GIA)



directives and professional standards (IIA).

Lead and manage the Australian Internal Audit team setting clear priorities and standard, whilst actively coaching and developing the team to deliver a high-quality, risk-based internal audit plan/assurance program aligned with Group Private Banking and Group Internal Audit strategies.

Ensure the internal audit function has unrestricted access to information, systems, records and personnel necessary to discharge its responsibilities.

Audit planning and delivery

Develop, propose and maintain a risk-based internal audit plan aligned to APAC and Group Internal Audit priorities and approved by the relevant Boards and Audit Committees.

Establish and execute a program of audits, thematic reviews and special investigations that assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, risk culture and internal controls.

Embed the use of data analytics and support the adoption of AI-enabled techniques in risk assessment, planning and execution to enhance coverage, efficiency and insight.

Act as auditor-in-charge for key engagements and contribute to, or lead, cross-border audits coordinated by APAC or Group Internal Audit.

Reporting, insight and follow up

Provide clear, concise and insight-rich reporting on significant risks, control weaknesses, emerging themes and cultural observations to the LGT Wealth Management Limited Boards and Audit Committees,



relevant Group/APAC stakeholders and the Australian Executive Team as required.

Ensure robust processes to track, validate and report on the timely and sustainable implementation of agreed management actions.

Translate audit observations into forward-looking recommendations that support robust governance and continuous improvement in the control setting and risk culture.

Whistleblowing and investigations

Oversee, and where appropriate lead or support, the independent investigation and assessment of whistleblowing matters relating to LGT Wealth Management Limited, working closely with Risk, Legal & Compliance and HR, and ensure timely escalation and reporting of significant cases and themes in line with Group policy and local regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder engagement and three lines of defence

Build and maintain independent yet constructive relationships with executive and senior management and key stakeholders across Risk, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Operations and Technology.

Support and constructively challenge the first and second lines of defence, strengthening risk ownership, risk culture, control design and ongoing monitoring over the Australian business.

Participate in relevant governance and risk committees as an independent observer, contributing to continuous business monitoring and dynamic risk assessments.

Group and APAC collaboration, strategy and initiatives

Actively support Group Internal Audit strategies and initiatives, particularly in relation to data analytics, AI and digitalisation of audit, sharing industry best practices, insights and lessons learned from Australia.

Collaborate closely with APAC and other Group Internal Audit regions, contributing to global audit programs, audit plans, me

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📌 Head of Internal Audit (New South Wales)
🏢 Lgt
📍 New South Wales