Chief Financial Officer

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.

The Chief Financial Officer is a member of Lombard Odier (Europe) S.A. (“LOESA” or the “Bank”) Executive Management and supervises the Finance function which comprises the Accounting team and the Regulatory Reporting team. LOESA is the European flagship for private banking activities of the Lombard Odier Group.

The LOESA Finance function covers statutory accounting, tax returns, accounts payable, regulatory reporting, treasury and balance sheet management, and financial audits for LOESA entities in Luxembourg, Belgium, France, the UK, Spain, and Italy.

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting aspects of the Bank’s operations, including treasury and financial risk management. The CFO plays a critical role in providing the Bank with key insights and leadership in decision-making processes in relation with financial stability, profitability and growth, while ensuring compliance with requirements of regulatory bodies.

YOUR ROLE:

- Accounting & Financial Management: Oversee month-end closings and half-yearly certification of accounts, define accounting policies for new products/processes, implement internal controls, prepare accurate financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual), ensure timely production of financial statements, ensure tax compliance (corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing), contribute to financial planning and budgeting, and monitor financial performance and profitability.
- Capital & Liquidity Management: Optimize the Bank’s capital structure, balancing profitability with regulatory requirements, and manage liquidity to meet obligations, in collaboration with the Chief Risk Officer.
- Treasury and Balance Sheet Management: Manage cash flow and liquidity within LOESA entities, oversee treasury operations (interest rate and currency risk management, investment portfolio), optimize profitability, cooperate on group liquidity strategies, contribute to expanding cash and balance sheet products, manage relationships with financial counterparties, and monitor compliance with regulatory changes related to payment activities and banking infrastructure.
- Regulatory Reporting & Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations (e.g., Basel III, IFRS, GAAP), oversee the preparation of reports to regulators, shareholders, and the Board, ensure all disclosures are accurate and compliant, and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities.
- Operational Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments for Finance processes and provide expertise for new business initiatives.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead a team of 8 professionals. Maintain a strong and efficient Finance function, support the Bank’s strategic goals, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
- Governance: Participate in various committees, including chairing the ALM Forum, being a member of the Risk Management Committee and the Executive Committee

YOUR PROFILE:

- Master in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
- Proven management skills in similar positions with at least 15 years of experience in the banking industry
- Strong technical skills in accounting (IFRS and LUX GAAP), EU regulatory reporting and VAT/corporate taxes, financial risk management
- Good understanding of treasury, balance sheet management concepts and related products
- Accurate & analytical, with hands-on attitude
- Autonomous, accountable and proactive
- Ability to communicate with senior management
- Ability to manage portfolio of tasks by prioritizing team workload
- Motivate and inspiring people, demonstrate intellectual curiosity
- Able to navigate through various disciplines and create connections with other services
- Fluent in French and English.

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