Head of Spain

Lombard Odier IM seeks a Head of Spain to lead Swiss-based teams serving Spanish clients, driving growth and strategic initiatives within the SELA region.

This position involves leading and developing the Spain-focused teams located in Geneva and Zurich. The role is central to the Southern Europe & Latin America (SELA) region, offering the opportunity to shape business strategy, drive revenue growth, and contribute to broader regional decisions in a highly international setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Spain teams in Geneva and Zurich, aligning their performance with the bank’s overall strategy.
• Create and implement a strategic business plan that covers commercial initiatives, market positioning, and revenue expansion.
• Mentor Private Bankers and manage the recruitment and retention of high-caliber talent.
• Oversee business performance metrics, including team KPIs, revenue targets, and Net New Money generation.
• Maintain rigorous standards for risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Serve on the SELA Executive Committee to help define regional strategy and make key decisions.
• Gather market intelligence on Spain to spot opportunities for innovation and business growth.
• Design and coordinate specialized offerings for Spanish clients across various locations and regional markets.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in the banking sector.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and scale teams.
• A strong commercial focus with a history of expanding client relationships and increasing revenues.
• Personal initiative, ownership, accountability, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proven ability to attract, recruit, and develop skilled professionals.
• Strategic thinking capability, with the flexibility to operate hands-on and at a senior leadership level.
• Fluency in both written and spoken Spanish and English.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in French or other relevant languages is considered an asset.

About the company

Lombard Odier is an independently owned global wealth and asset manager, recognized for its strong focus on sustainable investing and its status as one of the best-capitalized banking groups, managing nearly CHF 300 billion. The firm operates under the philosophy of 'Rethink Everything' and is guided by core values of Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and One Team. It promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling.

• Commitment to sustainable investing as a core part of the global wealth and asset management strategy.
• Independently owned with a strong capital position, managing close to CHF 300 billion.
• Philosophy centered on 'Rethinking Everything' to drive innovation and excellence.
• Core values include Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and One Team.
• Promotion of a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees and candidates.
• Encouragement of internal mobility and continuous individual upskilling.