Senior Strategy & Transformation Project Manager

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.

Senior Strategy & Transformation Project Manager

Join the COO Strategy & Transformation Office, the driving force behind Lombard Odier’s “Change the Bank” agenda. Our mission is to evolve and transform the operating model across processes, people, and technology, aligning with client needs and the Bank’s long-term strategy.

As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. You will lead strategic initiatives from inception to implementation, orchestrating cross-functional efforts to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and structuring project governance and operating models.
• Coordinating and inspiring multidisciplinary teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Anticipating and mitigating risks while providing clear, impactful reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Bringing a strong vision on accelerated digitalization and its impact on processes and client experience, a key differentiator for this role.

Last but not least, you will be part of an ambitious transformation in a private bank where innovation, excellence, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

YOUR ROLE:

• Manage the delivery of multiple strategic projects, ensuring transparent communication with all stakeholders.
• Define timelines, resource needs, and business requirements for successful execution.
• Establish robust governance and executive-level reporting to maintain alignment and accountability.
• Influence and engage stakeholders across departments in a complex, matrix environment.
• Identify risks and dependencies, propose solutions, and escalate when necessary.
• Guarantee high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced, evolving context.

YOUR PROFILE:

• 5–10 years of relevant experience, ideally as a management consultant (Big 4 or equivalent) and/or in project management within financial services.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects autonomously.
• Familiarity with private banking services, products, and processes.
• Ability to build consensus and influence across organizational boundaries.
• Strong results orientation, sense of urgency, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and networking abilities.
• Fluent in English and French (German is a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel).
• A strategic perspective on digitalization and its acceleration will be considered a strong asset.

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.