Trailer Fees Specialist (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 225 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.

Trailer Fees Specialist (80-100%)

The Trailer Fees Specialist is responsible for reconciling trailer fees received from fund managers, ensuring accurate recording, and processing repayments when necessary. These activities are governed by contractual agreements, regulatory requirements, and the bank’s strategic objectives.

YOUR ROLE

• Reconciliation: verify trailer fees received from fund managers against internal records to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.

• Recording: accurately record trailer fees in the accounting system, maintaining detailed and organized documentation for financial reporting and audit purposes.

• Repayment Processing: execute repayments of trailer fees promptly and accurately when required, following established procedures and regulatory guidelines.

• Contract Review: collaborate with the legal team to review and interpret contracts (e.g., promotion agreements) to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Compliance Coordination: understand the responsibilities of local offices regarding due diligence and compliance requests. Coordinate efforts with other teams to provide timely responses and support.

• Stakeholder Support: address inquiries related to trailer fees, providing technical expertise and strategic insights to internal and external stakeholders.

• Process Optimization: contribute to improving team efficiency by identifying optimization opportunities, implementing best practices, and fostering collaboration.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent (CFC / Maturité professionnelle bancaire also considered).

• Previous experience in the banking industry is an advantage.

• Excel mastery and proficiency with figures, utilizing advanced functions and data analysis techniques.

• Demonstrate outstanding accounting skills, including accuracy in financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance to ensure financial data integrity.

• Solid understanding of financial markets and industry practices.

• Ability to work autonomously, demonstrating initiative and accountability.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building positive relationships with colleagues and clients.

• Fluency in French and English (minimum B2 level).

• Residence in Switzerland or willingness 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.