emerging talent.

Our Emerging Talent initiative reflects our commitment to shaping the future by investing in the next generation. By identifying, nurturing and connecting new talent, we are building a strategic pipeline to drive innovation, transformation and sustainable growth. Our programmes are at the core of our strategy: empowering and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

emerging talent programmes in Geneva.

For future leaders based in Switzerland, we offer a range of programmes designed to help you achieve your career goals. Our offering includes Apprenticeships, Maturité Professionelle Commerciale (MPC), and courses at Haute École de Gestion (HEG) in Geneva. These programmes are tailored to provide comprehensive business-focussed training up to bachelor’s degree level at Lombard Odier.

banking apprenticeships in Geneva.

Our apprenticeship is designed as a three-year programme. During this time, you’ll work in a number of different departments within Lombard Odier, giving you a comprehensive introduction to the banking world.* (You will also have the opportunity to combine the Banking Apprenticeship with the Maturité Professionelle Commerciale (MPC), in order to access Hautes écoles spécialisées (HES) – see below.)

You will divide your time between:

Professional business school in Geneva
Professional banking training with CYP (Challenge Your Potential)
Real-world experience at Lombard Odier

Practical projects will introduce you to real-world banking challenges, helping you develop and build technical and interpersonal skills. The programme includes continuous assessments and culminates in a final exam to earn the Federal Diploma (CFC) – with or without the MPC.

* To be eligible for this programme, you must be at the end of your compulsory schooling in the canton of Geneva, or have gained excellent results in economics-related subjects from another post-compulsory school in the canton.

The recruitment period runs from December to March. Applications must be submitted via our job offers portal during this time. Individual interviews will then be conducted at the bank.

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maturité professionelle commerciale (MPC) – Geneva.

The Maturité Professionlle Commerciale – economics option – acts as a springboard to a banking career. Offered over a two-year period in Geneva, the course combines academic teaching, professional experience in one of our operational back-office departments, and specialised training at the CYP (Challenge Your Potential).

Trainees complete a Practical Interdisciplinary Task and internal assessments during 18 months of courses at the CYP, focussing on the realities of the financial sector. Recognised nationally, the MPC gives access to higher education and prepares students for positions of professional responsibility. Through innovative modules, which combine case studies and simulations, participants develop expertise in financial products, client advisory, and economic analysis, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of a career in banking.

programmes at the Haute École de Gestion (HEG) of Geneva.

business administration economics:

This is a generalist and multi-skilled programme offering a practical approach to applying theory in the workplace. We offer the opportunity of a four-year training programme in which 80% of your time will be spent in real-world experience at the bank and 20% on your studies at the Geneva University of Applied Sciences (Haute Ecole de Gestion – Geneva). While at the bank, your time will be split into four one-year placements in our support and cross-disciplinary functions, principally in front-office.

Our programme will give you an in-depth knowledge of business management, strong language skills, and the ability to apply new management and IT tools. You’ll also be able to choose the area in which you want to specialise towards the end of the programme.

On completion, your professional qualifications will have a strong “hands-on” focus. Having gained practical experience in applying the knowledge and techniques you have learnt, you will be ready to join one of our departments straight away.

All applicants will have an entrepreneurial spirit, a deep personal commitment, and a disciplined approach to work, creativity and adaptability. The recruitment period runs from December to March. Applications must be submitted via our job offers portal during this time. Individual interviews will then be conducted at the bank.

business Information Technology:

This programme is designed to combine academic training with professional experience in our tech businesses. We offer the opportunity to complete a four-year training programme, where 60% of your time will be spent in real-world experience at the bank and 40% on your studies at the Geneva University of Applied Sciences (Haute École de Gestion – Geneva). While at the bank, your time will be split into four one-year placements in different IT departments.

The course covers key areas such as software development, databases, project management, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, and focusses on practical application, with projects addressing challenges faced in the workplace.

This structure provides both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, preparing students for strategic roles such as being a project manager, analyst, or IT consultant, while advancing broader professional skills through real-world experience.

On completion of the programme your professional qualifications will have a strong “hands-on” focus. Having gained practical experience in applying the knowledge and techniques you have learnt, you will be ready to join one of our departments straight away.