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.
Human Resources Intern – Europe Region (80-100%) (12-month contract)
Launch your HR career in an international environment
Are you looking for more than just an administrative internship?
Join our European Human Resources team and gain hands-on experience across several HR disciplines while working with colleagues from Luxembourg, Paris, Brussels, Madrid and Milan.
As an HR Intern, you will play an active role in supporting employees throughout their journey, contributing to talent initiatives, learning & development programs, benefits management and impactful HR projects. This is a unique opportunity to discover the reality of HR within an international financial institution and build valuable skills alongside experienced HR professionals.
YOUR ROLE
Employee Experience & HR Operations
Help us deliver a seamless employee experience across Europe by:
- Preparing employment-related documents (contracts, amendments, certificates and HR letters)
- Supporting employee onboarding and HR administration processes
- Maintaining and updating employee data
- Assisting with leave and absence management activities
- Ensuring the accuracy and quality of HR records
Learning & Development
Contribute to the growth and development of our employees by:
- Coordinating training sessions and learning activities
- Managing registrations, attendance tracking and learning systems
- Organizing training logistics and communications
- Supporting projects that promote continuous learning across Europe
Compensation & Benefits
Discover how employee benefits are managed within an international organization:
- Supporting the management of the European company car fleet
- Coordinating benefit programs such as meal vouchers and health insurance
- Interacting with external providers and internal stakeholders
Young Talent Programs
Take ownership of initiatives dedicated to students and young professionals:
- Supporting the annual Summer Internship Program
- Acting as one of the key contacts for interns throughout their journey
- Helping create an engaging and positive intern experience
- Participating in employer branding and campus-related initiatives
HR Projects & Innovation
Work on meaningful projects that improve HR processes and employee experience:
- Contribute to the automation of HR administrative workflows
- Participate in digitalization and process improvement initiatives
- Support HR Business Partners on transversal European projects
- Bring your ideas and help shape new ways of working
YOUR PROFILE
You might be the perfect fit if you are:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's (final year) or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
- Curious about people, organizations and HR careers
- Organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Proactive, detail-oriented and eager to learn
- A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
- Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken
- Additional European languages (Spanish, Italian or Dutch/Flemish) are a plus
Previous internship or administrative experience is appreciated but not required.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- Exposure to multiple HR disciplines in an international environment
- Direct interaction with Employees and HR professionals across Europe
- The opportunity to contribute to real projects with tangible impact
- A supportive team committed to your development and learnin
- Valuable experience in the financial services industry
- Networking opportunities with business and HR leaders
- Meal vouchers
- Internship allowance between EUR 1,550 and EUR 1,800 gross/month (full-time basis), depending on your academic level
WHY JOIN US
At our company, interns are not just observers. They are trusted team members who contribute, learn and grow. You'll gain practical experience, develop highly transferable skills and discover the many facets of Human Resources in a truly international setting.
Start building your HR career with us and make an impact from day one.
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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in the final year or a Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- Fluent in French, written and spoken
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
- Additional European language skills, such as Spanish, Italian, or Dutch/Flemish
- Previous internship or administrative experience
What We Do
For over 225 years, Lombard Odier has focused on its central mission: to build strong, long-lasting client partnerships based on expertise, trust and care. Our Group strives to create sustainable value for private and institutional clients, combining leading investment solutions with stability and a robust balance sheet. Our unwavering commitment to the long-term interests of our clients is underpinned by our independent partnership model as our Firm is solely owned by our Managing Partners. We are guided by one key philosophy: rethink everything®. We constantly rethink the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients. By offering a comprehensive suite of services, from discretionary and advisory portfolio management to wealth planning and custody, we offer our clients quality, bespoke solutions. Our cutting-edge banking technology not only sets industry standards, but also serves as a beacon for Swiss and European private banks and financial institutions. At Lombard Odier, we are convinced that the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive economy will be the most profound economic transformation of all time. Our role is to help our clients navigate this major shift by identifying related investment opportunities. Headquartered in Geneva with offices on five continents, we are guided by a team of around 3000 dedicated professionals who continue to shape the future of global wealth management.
