Job Description

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.
CP COO Office Junior Project Management Officer (PMO)
The CP COO Strategy & Transformation Office drives the "change the bank" agenda through the evolution and transformation of the Lombard Odier operating model (across process, people and technology) in accordance to business (client and front-office) needs and the overall bank strategy.
We are looking for a Junior Project Management Officer to assist the Head of PMO & Communication in supporting strategic initiatives and operational excellence across the CP COO Office.
YOUR ROLE
Project coordination and management

• Assist in preparing activity reports for the CP COO Office.
• Support the organisation and the management of the CP (Private Clients) budget exercise in collaboration with key front office, IT and operations stakeholders.
• Help improve project portfolio monitoring (KPIs, ROI) under the guidance of the Head of PMO.
• Be proactive and methodical to ensure that potential risks, issues and dependencies that could impact delivery are reviewed and either resolved or escalated to the Head of PMO as appropriate.
• Oversee the monitoring of the CP global project portfolio against budget and deliverables, in conjunction with the Project Managers.
• Support the monitoring of the CP COO Office capacity plan

Mass Mailing & Communication Coordination

• Coordinate mass mailing campaigns and internal mass mailing (newsletters, updates, invitations), ensuring timely delivery and consistency of messaging.

Process & Methodology Optimization

• Development and implementation with the Head of PMO of a standardised project management methodology across the CP COO Office
• Establish project management processes and tools

Release Management Support

• Assist in the coordination of release cycles, ensuring readiness of impacted teams and proper documentation of release notes.
• Follow up on release-related actions and ensure alignment between IT and business stakeholders.

Change Management & Training

• Support operational teams during the introduction of new tools and processes.
• Prepare internal communication materials (newsletters, user guides, FAQs).
• Organize and facilitate training sessions.
• Gather feedback and propose improvements.

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in Finance, Business Management, Engineering or related fields, or evidence of comparable academic / work achievement.
• 2-4 years relevant experience in Consulting in a PMO or Project Management Role with experience in financial services
• Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment,
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a structured approach to project tracking.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, high-stakes banking environment.
• Proficient user of project management related tools such as Service Now, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, etc.
• Strong analytical skills, the ability to summarize complex topics and convey key messages using proficiently MS Office tools such as PowerPoint, Excel
• Fluent in English and French; excellent communication (written and verbal), networking, influencing and presentation 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