Information Risk Manager

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.

Information Risk Manager (80-100%)

Within the Digital Risk department, part of the second line of defense, you will contribute to the independent oversight of Information Security and Data Management risks across the Group. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional, ideally with a background in IT Audit or IT Risk, to develop expertise in Information Risk within an international banking environment.

YOUR ROLE

• Help maintain and promote the Group’s Information Security and Data Management policies and risk frameworks.
• Support business units in identifying, assessing, and managing these risks.
• Review and challenge Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) prepared by the first line of defense.
• Work with Business Risk Managers to oversee the implementation and follow-up of the Business Information Risk Control Plan, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) alert monitoring and the escalation and follow-up of incidents.
• Help perform second-line controls and assurance reviews of Information Risk, including DLP and access controls.
• Monitor risk indicators, control deficiencies and remediation actions, and support management reporting and the preparation of the risk report.
• Help assess Information Risk associated with projects, new technologies and business initiatives.
• Support the second-line oversight of Information Security and data-related incidents, including follow-up.
• Help deliver Information Risk awareness and training activities across the Group.

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Security, Risk Management, Audit or a related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience, ideally in IT Audit, IT Risk, Information Security, Technology Risk or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of IT risks and controls principles.
• Knowledge of Information Security and Data Management concepts.
• Familiarity with access controls, DLP and information-handling risks is an advantage.
• Awareness of relevant regulatory requirements and recognized Information Security frameworks is an advantage.
• Experience in financial services, professional services or another regulated environment is an advantage.
• Relevant certifications, such as CISA, CRISC or equivalent, are an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to develop expertise in Information Risk.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Fluent in spoken and written French and English. Knowledge of another language is an advantage.
• 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.