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.
To further strengthen our Private Assets department, we are looking for a Geneva based
Private Assets Investment Controller (80-100%)
In this role, you will contribute to the operational, financial, and analytical oversight of our Private Assets portfolios.
YOUR ROLE
- Ensure the administrative follow-up of Private Assets investment funds and mandates
- Collect, verify, and process subscription forms for new investments
- Prepare and release capital call and distribution notices
- Support the preparation of AUM and NNM reporting
- Participate in the production of track records and performance analytics
- Prepare the quarterly valuations of Private Assets investment funds
- Support product launches from an operational perspectives
- Participate in the preparation and issuance of client invoices
- Contribute to IT system enhancements through user acceptance testing and validation
- Coordinate with Fund Accountants to ensure accurate bookkeeping and data integrity
- Prepare regular reports and dashboards for Private Assets Investment Managers
- Support the preparation of updates for Senior Management and Boards
- Perform accounting and controlling activities for Private Assets products and mandates
- Support internal and external audit requests and provide active assistance to the team
- Liaise with departments across the Group, LOIM, and the Private Bank (e.g., Finance, Operations)
YOUR PROFILE
- Master’s degree, ideally in economics, finance, or a related discipline
- 3–5 years of experience in controlling within Private Assets
- Strong command of English (spoken and written) and good knowledge of French
- Excellent Excel skills; solid knowledge of eFront; exposure to Alteryx or Tableau is a plus
- Rigorous, detail‑oriented, and able to manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
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
- Master's degree in economics, finance, or a related discipline
- 3-5 years of experience in controlling within Private Assets
- Strong command of English and knowledge of French
- Excellent Excel skills; knowledge of eFront is a must
- Exposure to Alteryx or Tableau is a plus
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.
