Portfolio Manager - Volatility Arbitrage / Portfolio Manageress - Volatility Arbitrage

Join Lombard Odier - A Leader in Wealth and Asset Management

A career at Lombard Odier offers the opportunity to work for a prestigious global wealth and asset manager that places a strong emphasis on sustainable investing. As an innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned firm is one of the best-capitalized banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across four continents.

With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier stands as a comprehensive investment house providing discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services, and custody solutions. Additionally, we offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers, alongside advanced banking technology for other financial institutions.

Our philosophy, “Rethink Everything,” is embedded in our operations. We have strengthened our capabilities by rethinking the world around us through more than 40 financial crises, delivering fresh investment perspectives for our clients.

Portfolio Manager - Volatility Arbitrage

Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM), the asset management division of the Lombard Odier Group, is seeking a Portfolio Manager specializing in volatility arbitrage, based in Geneva. With a presence in Switzerland, the UK, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and the US, Lombard Odier Investment Managers boasts a truly international footprint.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Co-managing one or more UCITS and/or managed accounts aligned with investment strategies.
• Executing orders across various financial markets within the selected investment universe.
• Conducting various analyses and simulations, particularly pre-trade.
• Actively participating in investment committees, providing updates on portfolio developments under your responsibility, and producing management reports as requested by the team.
• Preparing internal reports and drafting management reports.
• Preparing client reports and attending investor meetings to present or review strategies and managed portfolios.
• Contributing to the marketing of the portfolios and products under your responsibility across all geographic areas where investor interest is present.
• Interacting with other teams involved in portfolio oversight or control (Risk Management, Middle Office, Internal Control), as well as external partners (Custodians, Brokers, Auditors).
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative financial studies and maintaining decision-support or forecasting tools used in the investment process, contributing to their development.

Desired Profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent, with 10 years of experience in volatility arbitrage management on UCITS, AIFs, or foreign vehicles, particularly under CFTC/NFA or SEC regulations.
• Experience with institutional markets and investors in France, Europe, Asia, and the US.
• Highly skilled in financial mathematics, portfolio management techniques, financial analysis, and derivative product valuation across all asset classes, including risk assessment via VaR.
• Proficient with market monitoring and IT tools.
• Excellent command of both English and Japanese.
• Key qualities for success in this role include rigor, analytical skills, commitment, teamwork, and client service orientation.

Our Values and Work Environment

Our firm is built on five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect guides every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, dedicated to serving our clients with unwavering commitment.

As a responsible and supportive employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are intrinsic to our firm’s DNA, and we strive to help our employees fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations through internal mobility and individual development programs. We firmly believe that building diverse teams contributes to our success and actively incorporates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into our business strategy.

It is an exciting time to join our teams. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.