Business Risk & Support Manager (80-100%)

A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents.

With a history spanning over 230 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions.

"Rethink Everything" is our philosophy - it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients.

Business Risk & Support Manager (80-100%)

We are seeking a Business Risk & Support Manager to join our Corporate Services Business Support team on a permanent basis.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine business risk management responsibilities with broad exposure to the operational activities and strategic priorities of Corporate Services. You will play a key role in overseeing operational, technology and information risks while supporting business initiatives, cross-functional projects and day-to-day operational activities.

As a trusted partner to stakeholders across the organization, you will contribute to strengthening the control environment, improving operational efficiency and ensuring the successful delivery of Corporate Services priorities.

YOUR ROLE

Risk Management

Oversee data security, access management, and operational incident management across the unit.

Ensure business activities, processes, and documentation comply with Group policies, internal standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Partner closely with risk owners, control owners, subject matter experts, and internal and external auditors.

Conduct periodic control reviews and spot checks related to cash management, procurement, security, access rights, and other sensitive processes, ensuring compliance and the timely resolution of identified issues.

Drive, coordinate, and monitor risk remediation plans, ensuring actions are clearly defined, appropriately owned, and delivered within agreed timelines.

Track and report on the resolution of identified issues, ensuring effective closure, appropriate documentation, and sustainable control enhancements.

Coordinate the resolution of audit findings and regulatory matters, ensuring accountability and timely follow-up.

Support and coordinate the periodic review and update of internal guidelines, procedures, and directives.

Contribute to the strengthening of the risk culture through awareness initiatives and best-practice sharing.

Business Management & Operational Support

Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives across Corporate Services, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and successful delivery of business objectives.

Support the Chief of Staff in coordinating key priorities, monitoring action plans and following up on strategic initiatives across Corporate Services.

Contribute to Corporate Services communications and events.

Support the development and maintenance of the unit's documentation, intranet content and presentations.

Provide operational support and backup across the Business Support team, including activities related to travel management, insurance programs, art collection administration, supplier invoice processing and other support functions.

Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and enhance service efficiency across the Business Support function.

YOUR PROFILE

3-7 years of relevant professional experience in banking, financial services, consulting, business risk management or operational control functions.

Higher education and/or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.

Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities across different teams.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on approach.

Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across teams and functions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate.

Our Maison's DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication.

As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison's DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy.

It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.