Director Business Planning

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 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody.

We are looking for a Head of Wealth Planning covering the UK Region to lead the strategic direction, development, and delivery of comprehensive wealth planning services for high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. The position will be based in London but will be responsible for the wealth planning services provided to clients in the UK teams located in London, Geneva, Zurich and Nassau.

As a member of the Global Wealth Planning team, the UK Head of Wealth Planning will also be responsible for delivering the UK Wealth Planning practice and expertise to HNW and UHNW clients, wherever they are based. This role is responsible for managing a team of wealth planners and collaborating with relationship managers, investment advisors, and legal/tax professionals to provide holistic solutions that align with clients’ long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the Wealth Planning team’s marketing and communication initiatives.
• Exchange technical information with the wealth planners and ensure the UK technical expertise within the team remains excellent.
• Provide input and insights that support the delivery of a coherent and focused wealth planning strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of wealth planners, ensuring high performance and continuous professional development.
• Contribute to the commercial success of the Private Bankers by assisting and supporting pro-actively with prospects and existing client relationships.
• Represent Lombard Odier as a speaker at events on wealth planning subjects.
• Provide private clients with guidance and information in relation to UK tax and legal matters.
• Ensure appropriate coverage of tax and legal developments in the UK.
• Work closely with Lombard Odier Private Bankers, private clients and their professional tax and legal advisors.

Requirements:

• A thorough knowledge of wealth planning subject matter, particularly relating to UK Resident/Non Domiciled individuals, UK entrepreneurs and financial market professionals.
• CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) is a minimum requirement.
• Proven track record in managing high-profile client relationships and strong relationship building skills.
• Capacity to understand cross-border planning and identify where input is required from other jurisdictions.
• Excellent knowledge of FCA compliance procedures and other regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and capacity to explain complex tax and legal issues in an accessible manner.
• Flexibility and creativity in the resolution of issues.
• A passion for working with private clients and regularly attending in-person meetings.

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