Digital Signature & AI Solutions - 12-month internship

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.

Digital Signature & AI Solutions - 12-month internship

YOUR MISSION:

Within the team responsible for operational governance and process evolution, the trainee will contribute to two complementary priorities: expanding digital signature coverage across relevant documents and processes and delivering rapid AI-enabled solutions for clearly defined business needs.

The assignment combines structured analysis, stakeholder engagement, documentation, prototyping and user support. The trainee will work closely with business, operations, technology, legal, compliance and information security.

YOUR ROLE:

1. Digital signature and document mapping

• Build and maintain a structured inventory of documents, forms and templates used in the processes

• Map the end-to-end document journey, from document creation and validation through signature

• Document signature rules, including the number and sequence of signatories, approval requirements

• Identify documents currently signed manually or outside the approved digital signature solution

• Assess each document against the functional capabilities of the digital signature solution

• Contribute to a phased implementation roadmap for extending digital signature coverage

• Governance definition, user acceptance testing, issue tracking and the preparation of user guidance

2. AI solutions

• Prepare and conduct interviews or workshops to understand current processes and user needs

• Engage with operational teams to identify repetitive, manual or low-value activities

• Translate needs into clear use cases, expected outcomes, constraints and acceptance criteria.

• Prototype practical solutions using organisation-approved AI, automation and Microsoft 365 tools

• Measure benefits such as time saved, reduced manual effort, improved consistency

• Document limitations or situations requiring human review

• Comply with confidentiality, data-protection, information-security and technology-governance

• Document solutions so that they can be maintained, reused and transferred to the relevant teams

• Prepare demonstrations, short user guides and training material to enable adoption

3. Coordination and progress reporting

• Prepare concise progress updates and contribute to governance meetings

• Escalate blockers and decision points promptly

YOUR PROFILE:

• Currently completing a university or higher-education degree, preferably in digital transformation, information systems, engineering, business administration, finance, data or a related discipline

• Interest in digitalisation, document management, digital signature, generative AI and automation

• Ability to analyse a process and represent flows, responsibilities, dependencies and decision points

• Capacity to structure information from multiple sources and convert business needs into solutions

• Interest in prototyping and experimentation, combined with good judgement regarding the risks

• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, SharePoint, Power Automate and Power Apps

• Knowledge of workflow tools, records management, digital signature and business analysis

• Good written communication and documentation skills

• Analytical mindset, intellectual curiosity and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach

• Autonomy, reliability, attention to detail and the ability to manage several activities

• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional and multicultural environment

• Proficient in French, with a good command of English

WHY THIS INTERNSHIP MATTERS:

This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to a concrete digital-transformation initiative with visible operational impact.

The successful candidate will combine rigorous document and process analysis with practical experimentation, helping teams adopt simpler, faster and well-governed digital ways of working.

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.