Junior Accountant – Securities Accounting (80-100%)

Those who choose a career at Lombard Odier work for a renowned, global asset manager and asset manager focused on sustainable investments. We are an independent and innovative bank of first choice for private and institutional clients. Our group is one of the best capitalised worldwide. We manage around CHF 300 billion and operate from over 25 offices on four continents.

With our over 230-year history, we are an investment house with a comprehensive range of discretionary and advisory portfolio management as well as financial services. We also successfully market our state-of-the-art technology platform to other financial institutions. Through Lombard Odier Investment Managers, we offer asset management services and investment strategies.

"Rethink Everything" is our philosophy – it is at the heart of our actions. We have become stronger through more than 40 financial crises by constantly rethinking the world around us. This allows us to always offer our clients new investment perspectives.

Junior Accountant – Securities Accounting (80-100%)

As part of the development of its Global Assets+ activities, we are looking for a Junior Accountant to strengthen its team dedicated to the accounting, administrative and tax monitoring of institutional, professional and private clients.

Within a specialised team, you will participate in maintaining complete securities accounting for a varied clientele, including pension funds, investment foundations, private clients and trusts.

You will be involved in the entire accounting cycle related to securities portfolios, from the entry and control of transactions to valuation, closing and production of periodic reports.

This position involves regular interactions with clients, auditors and several internal departments of the Bank, notably the tax, operational and reporting teams.

YOUR MISSION:

In your role, you will notably be responsible for:

• Ensuring the complete securities accounting from A to Z for different types of clients
• Entering, controlling and reconciling transactions, positions, income, fees and cash movements
• Participating in portfolio valuation work and periodic closings
• Controlling the quality, consistency and completeness of accounting and financial data, including market prices, securities classifications, fees, income and tax information
• Preparing periodic reports required by clients, auditors or internal needs
• Ensuring administrative follow-up related to accounting activities and guaranteeing rigorous documentation
• Maintaining regular contact with auditors during audits and annual controls
• Collaborating closely with the tax department, notably for the recovery of Swiss and foreign taxes
• Participating in the production of reporting related to the federal stamp duty for Global Assets+ clients
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes, controls and accounting monitoring tools
• Participating, as needed, in operational optimisation, automation or digitalisation projects.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Commercial employee federal certificate (CFC), ideally complemented by experience in the banking, financial, accounting or fiduciary sector
• Additional training in accounting, finance or management is an asset
• Professional experience of at least 4 to 5 years in a banking, fiduciary, accounting or financial environment
• Good knowledge of accounting, ideally applied to securities portfolios
• Knowledge of Swiss GAAP RPC standards, particularly RPC 26, as well as IFRS and/or GAAP frameworks is an asset
• Strong interest in financial markets, financial instruments and securities transactions
• Knowledge of GP4 software is an asset
• Very good command of IT tools, especially Excel; knowledge of advanced functions, pivot tables or macros is an advantage
• Very good knowledge of French and English, both spoken and written
• Rigor, precision, attention to detail and a taste for numbers
• Ability to perform recurring tasks reliably, consistently and methodically
• Good team spirit, customer service orientation, autonomy and flexibility
• Excellent personal organisation and ability to manage several activities simultaneously within deadlines
• Residence in Switzerland

We are looking for a reliable, curious and committed person who appreciates precise and structured work. You demonstrate good analytical skills, a positive attitude and a real willingness to learn in a demanding banking environment.

Your sense of service, discretion and ability to collaborate with different stakeholders will be important assets for success in this role.

What we offer

You will join an experienced and collaborative team within a professional, stimulating and quality-oriented working environment.

This position will allow you to develop your skills in securities accounting, operational taxation and client reporting, while working in an independent Swiss bank recognised for its expertise, high standards and close client relationships.

Five values define the DNA of our house. Excellence motivates us to be the best in our field, and Innovation enables our progress. Respect is the foundation of our interactions, and Integrity guides our actions. Together we are One Team, passionately committed to serving our clients.

We promote an inclusive and integrative working environment for our employees. Diversity, equality and inclusion are firmly embedded in our corporate philosophy ‘La Maison’ and we strive to ensure that our employees can achieve both their professional and personal goals. We encourage internal career paths through individualised and competency-based training offers. We are firmly convinced that building diverse teams contributes to our sustainable success and is therefore the foundation of our corporate strategy.

It is a great opportunity to become part of the team. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.