Team Leader, Operations Melbourne (AU)

  • Category Operations
  • Workload Full Time (≥ 80%)
  • Posted on

About us

LGT is the largest Private Banking and Asset Management group in the world to be owned by an entrepreneurial family. As the family office of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, we have years of experience in the management of sizeable sums of assets.

Your challenge

About the Opportunity

Lead a high‑performing team at the centre of our operations, driving excellence across cash management, payments, fees, and reconciliations. If you excel in fast‑paced environments, enjoy improving processes, and know how to lift capability, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Your Responsibilities

Lead & Develop

  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of eight analysts.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Run the Daily Operation

  • Oversee daily workflow, approvals, reconciliations, and reporting activities.

  • Support Advisers with cash transactions, payments, and AUM fee processing.

Own Cash, Fees & Reconciliations

  • Manage operational cash accounts, liquidity, and interest rates.

  • Lead all cash and asset reconciliations, ensuring strong controls and timely resolution.

Drive Improvement & Compliance

  • Identify and implement process efficiencies and scalable solutions.

  • Ensure compliance with IDPS, GS007, SOPs, and all regulatory requirements.

  • Act as a key escalation point and champion for risk management.

Collaborate & Influence

  • Work closely with Risk, Compliance, IT, Finance, HR, custodians, and Operations leadership.

  • Support strategic planning, resource allocation, and broader operational uplift.

Your profile


About You

  • Degree in Finance, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years’ experience in Financial Services Operations, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong technical knowledge of reconciliations, cash operations, and lending products.
  • Confident communicator with strong influencing and stakeholder‑management skills.
  • Analytical, detail‑focused, and comfortable operating at pace.
  • A natural change agent who thrives in high‑growth, evolving environments.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Lead a critical operational function with genuine influence and visibility.
  • Work with a high‑performing team in a rapidly growing organisation.
  • Shape processes, uplift capability, and make an immediate, lasting impact.

Interested in the role? Complete the online application. We look forward to getting to know you.

Contact

Bianca Barnston

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist
LGT Wealth Management Limited

Discover more about LGT Wealth Management

Our company

LGT Wealth Management is part of LGT Group, which is owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein.