Payment Specialist (80-100%) (12-month contract)

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.

Payment Specialist (80-100%) (12-month contract)

As part of our Technology & Operations unit, and more specifically within the Operations department, in an environment of constant technological and regulatory change, we are looking to strengthen the Payment Transactions department. You will join a team of nine people responsible for controlling and executing transfer orders.

YOUR ROLE

• Process account closures accurately and promptly to adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies, ensuring smooth account management transitions for clients.
• Analyze, control, and execute various types of incoming payments, including client incoming funds, bank-to-bank transfers, and manual entries, to manage cash flows effectively and maintain accurate financial records.
• Analyze, control, and execute different types of outgoing payments, such as customer payments, bank-to-bank transfers, standing orders, QR payments, managing pending LSVs, and processing DTA/CSV/SAP files, to facilitate seamless and secure fund transfers.
• Manage the bank's various mailboxes efficiently, responding to inquiries and requests from internal clients in a timely and professional manner to provide excellent customer service and support.
• Process management fees accurately and in compliance with established guidelines to ensure correct billing and financial reporting.
• Manage broadcast and analyze requests from Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partners for changes in correspondent relationships, ensuring smooth communication and operational efficiency.
• Conduct investigations and resolve pending reconciliations related to outgoing payments, incoming funds, and correspondent fees meticulously to uphold financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Actively participate in IT projects, contributing insights and expertise to drive successful project outcomes and enhance operational systems for improved efficiency and effectiveness

YOUR PROFILE

• Professional Maturity from a business school or CFC
• Experience 3 to 5 years in banking operations, more specifically to payments (SWIFT, SIC, EUROSIC, SEPA)
• Ability to maintain strong knowledge of SWIFT messages
• Work effectively in a team, be flexible and dynamic
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and respect
• Exhibit resistance to stress
• Display strong time management and prioritization skills
• Possess excellent analytical and critical skills
• Implement improvements and innovation (new ideas or methods to execute certain tasks)
• Be proficient in French and English (level B2 or above), with other languages as a plus
• Resident 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.