Strategy Manager – Technology & Operations

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.

Reporting directly to the head of Technology & Operations (T&O), the Strategy & Transformation Office is pivotal in defining and driving the strategic direction and roadmap for the unit. As a Strategy Manager, you will lead and execute complex strategic initiatives, influence organizational design, and manage cost-effectiveness to support the long-term goals of a leading banking services provider.

YOUR MISSION
• Develop and drive the strategic agenda for the T&O organization, ensuring alignment with group-wide ambitions.
• Lead cross-departmental initiatives, including the formulation of strategies and multi-year transformation roadmaps in collaboration with department heads.
• Shape the target operating model (incl. organizational structure and processes) to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the unit
• Implement and manage cost control measures and strategies to maximize value and return on investment.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging trends and technologies to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Act as a change agent, promoting and guiding the adoption of new methods and practices across T&O teams.
• Continuously challenge and refine existing processes and ways of working to drive improvement and innovation.
• Contribute to shaping the future direction and service offerings of the T&O organization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

YOUR PROFILE
• University degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent academic/work experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in consulting, financial services, or a related field, with a strong preference for experience in wealth management.
• Proven experience in IT strategy development, organizational design, target operating model definition, and cost management.
• Strong analytical and structured approach, with the ability to synthesize complex topics and communicate them effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel, with a strong ability to create compelling presentations and reports.
• Fluent in English and French (both written and spoken).
• Located in Switzerland or willing to relocate.

WHAT WE OFFER
• A dynamic environment that encourages self-starting and entrepreneurial thinking.
• A collaborative culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• An employee investment account with preferential conditions.
• A wide range of cultural and sporting activities.
• Flexible working hours.

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.