Middle Officer - Forex & Securities

Pictet Group; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pictet Group in Geneva seeks a Middle Officer for Forex, Securities and Securities Lending on a 12-month contract. You will monitor lending and collateral activities, reconcile FX transactions, and help automate processes using programming and AI tools.

The role requires knowledge of banking operations, Avaloq and Excel, plus basic programming skills and a strong team orientation. Fluency in French and good English are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in banking operations is an asset.
• Knowledge of securities and lending is a plus.
• Proficiency with Avaloq and Excel is required.
• Basic programming skills (Python, VBA or similar) and interest in AI tools to improve processes.
• Strong organisational and priority-management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Fluent in French; good English skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control securities lending transactions, positions and returns.
• Oversee collateral receipt/delivery with counterparties.
• Investigate and resolve collateral and returns issues.
• Contribute to automation and efficiency using programming and AI tools.
• Support FX controls by investigating booking errors and reconciling trades.

Skills

Banking operations

Avaloq

Excel

Programming basics

Python

VBA

AI tools interest

Organisation

Working under pressure

Team player

French (fluent)

English (good)

Tools

Avaloq

Excel

Python

VBA

Job description

Your team

Pictet Trading & Sales (PTS) provides direct access to global markets, offering bespoke trading solutions across a wide range of asset classes. Our teams of sales traders, IT specialists, strategists and quant analysts are assisted by a full suite of risk and control functions as well as the latest technology.

PTS is looking to hire a Middle Officer – Forex, Securities and Securities Lending for a 12-month period to join a large team of professionals in the middle office of our trading floor. This position combines day-to-day operational responsibilities with a clear mandate to help automate and streamline the activities covered by the role. You will be responsible for booking and controlling PTS securities lending and related collateral activities. In a second step, you will also reconcile FX transactions and positions between the position‑keeping system and the booking system, as well as perform troubleshooting.

Your role

• Monitoring and controlling securities lending transactions, positions and returns.
• Monitoring the receipt and delivery of collateral with counterparties.
• Investigating and resolving issues on collateral and returns.
• Contributing to process automation and efficiency improvements using programming and AI-based tools (e.g. for reconciliations, controls and reporting).
• Providing high-quality service with internal entities such as PTS, Pictet Wealth Management, Pictet Asset Services, Pictet Overseas Inc. and Tech & Ops.
• As a secondary role, supporting FX controls by investigating booking errors, reconciling FX transactions and positions, and helping to ensure STP for FX instruments such as options and NDFs.

Your profile

• Prior professional experience in the banking industry is an asset.
• Good knowledge of banking operations; knowledge of securities and lending is a plus.
• Knowledge of Avaloq and Excel.
• Basic programming skills (e.g. Python, VBA or similar) and strong interest in using data and AI tools to improve processes.
• Strong organisation and priority-management skills.
• Diligent and able to work under pressure.
• Team player.
• Fluent in French with a good grasp of English.
• Swiss residency or willingness to relocate.

For this opportunity, we are looking for a conscientious person and strong communicator, motivated to learn more about securities lending as well as Forex activities within a cohesive team, and keen to leverage programming and AI tools in a middle‑office environment.

Start date:

Between October 2026 and January 2027

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.