Human Resources Business Partner – Technology & Operations & Central Functions (80-100%)

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.

Human Resources Business Partner – Technology & Operations & Central Functions (80-100%)

Lombard Odier is looking for an HR Business Partner to support its Technology & Operations & Central Function teams based in Switzerland. As a strategic HR business partner, you are the primary HR Partner for your Business Unit. You co-design HR strategy, anticipate organizational transformations and drive change in direct alignment with Business strategy.

YOUR ROLE

Strategic Partnership

• Develop a deep understanding of the BU’s business priorities
• Advise and challenge senior managers and leadership on organizational decisions, talent strategy, and performance
• Actively contribute to leadership committees and discussions on the evolution of the operating model
• Handle sensitive employee relations cases (harassment, misconduct, grievances, dismissal)
• Be a key point of contact for all employees to offer advice on career development, performance management, resolving conflicts

Change Management

• Identify and anticipate the human impact of transformations (restructuring, cultural shifts, digitalization)
• Design and lead change management plans: communication, capability building, and stakeholder engagement
• Ensure employee buy-in and sustained engagement throughout transition phases
• Measure change effectiveness and continuously adjust approach based on feedback and data
• Organizational Development & Talent

Lead talent review with the Business Unit

• Coach and support managers in strengthening their leadership capabilities
• Identify capability gaps and co-build tailored development plans
• Work closely with our Learning & Development team to identify training/coaching needs for business units

HR Operational Excellence

• Ensure quality and consistency of HR processes within the BU (Talent review, performance review & Objectif setting, yearly compensation review)
• Maintain social compliance and a healthy work environment (labor relations, psychosocial risk prevention)
• Leverage HR data and analytics to produce actionable insights for the business

YOUR PROFILE

• Proven experience (3+ years) as an HR Business Partner in a demanding environment
• Ability to read business environment and think in terms of organizational impact
• Advisory posture: assertiveness, courage and willingness to challenge status quo
• Strong facilitation, influencing and communication skills across all levels
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of priorities
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written)
• Residence 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.