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.
Compliance Officer – Financial Services Oversight (80-100%)
The Financial Services Oversight (FSO), part of the Compliance Unit of Lombard Odier, is responsible for maintaining the Group’s Conduct framework, which includes: the oversight of financial promotion and corporate communications, the monitoring of market abuse, the management of conflicts of interest, and the oversight of employee conduct and trading activities. The FSO’s daily activities are very varied and include a mix of controls, analysis, investigations and advisory, as well as staff awareness through the provision of training.
YOUR ROLE:
As Compliance Officer of the Financial Services Oversight, your tasks will include:
- Review and sign-off of financial promotion materials and corporate communications (including marketing campaigns, client-facing documentation, digital content and public disclosures).
- Conducting ad‑hoc thematic reviews, deep dives and control activities related to financial promotions, marketing practices and communications.
- Providing proactive support and advice to the business, in particular to the Marketing and Communication team.
- Participating in regulatory watch activities, including the analysis of evolving Swiss and European regulatory expectations related to financial promotions and investor protection.
- Preparing clear, structured and metrics‑driven reporting for the Head of FSO and the Group Chief Compliance Officer.
- Providing oversight and coordination for activities conducted for other Group entities, ensuring appropriate consolidated supervision and a consistent application of standards across jurisdictions.
- Acting as a central point of contact for financial promotion and corporate communication-related matters, including escalation and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Contributing to the drafting, maintenance and enhancement of internal policies, procedures and guidance, as well as the design and delivery of e‑learning modules and live training sessions within the FSO perimeter.
- Participating in or leading transversal projects related to conduct risk, investor protection and governance.
YOUR PROFILE:
- University degree or equivalent qualification, or comparable professional experience in the financial services industry.
- 5–7 years of experience in Compliance, Risk, Audit or another control function within the financial services sector, preferably in Private Banking or Wealth Management.
- Solid understanding of financial markets, investment products, and client-facing activities.
- Strong knowledge of financial promotions, marketing practices, and conduct or investor protection principles.
- Proficiency in standard office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ease with modern digital tools and technological environments.
- Analytical mindset, with the ability to assess quantitative information as well as complex regulatory and financial documentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior and demanding stakeholders and handle sensitive or challenging discussions.
- Proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, with a strong sense of ownership.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead projects across different functions and stakeholders.
- Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.
- Knowledge of the Swiss and European regulatory framework is an asset (e.g. Swiss Financial Services Act / FinSA, MiFID II, ESMA guidance on financial promotions).
- High standards of integrity, discretion and professionalism; well organised, flexible and reliable.
- Residence in Switzerland.
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.