Job Opportunity: Portfolio Manager - Volatility Arbitrage
Lombard Odier Investment Managers (“LOIM”), the asset management division of the Lombard Odier Group, is seeking a talented Portfolio Manager specializing in volatility arbitrage to join our Geneva-based team. With a significant international presence spanning Switzerland, the UK, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Hong-Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and the US, LOIM offers a dynamic and diverse working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-managing one or more UCITS and/or managed accounts in line with investment strategies.
- Executing orders across various financial markets within the designated investment universe.
- Conducting extensive analyses and simulations, particularly pre-trade.
- Actively participating in investment committees, providing updates on portfolio developments, and generating management reports as requested.
- Preparing internal and client reports, while participating in investor meetings to present or review strategies and managed portfolios.
- Contributing to the marketing of the portfolios and products under your oversight across all regions of professional investor interest.
- Collaborating with other teams involved in portfolio oversight or control, including Risk Management, Middle Office, and Internal Control, as well as with external partners such as Custodians, Brokers, and Auditors.
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative financial studies and maintaining decision-support or forecasting tools utilized in the investment process while contributing to their enhancement.
Desired Profile
- Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 10 years of experience in volatility arbitrage management, specifically with UCITS, AIFs, or foreign vehicles under CFTC/NFA or SEC regulations.
- Experience within institutional markets and with investors in France, Europe, Asia, and the US.
- Proficient in financial mathematics, portfolio management techniques (including IFTC), financial analysis, and derivative product valuation across all asset classes, with a strong focus on risk assessment via VaR.
- Highly skilled in market monitoring and IT tools.
- Fluency in both English and Japanese is required.
- Essential qualities include rigor, analytical skills, commitment, teamwork, and a strong client service orientation.
Our Core Values
At Lombard Odier, our Maison’s DNA is defined by five core values: Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Together, we are One Team, committed to serving our clients with unwavering dedication.
It is an exciting time to join our team. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.