Middle Officer - Forex & Securities

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.

• Monitoring and controlling securities lending transactions, positions and returns.
• Monitoring the receipt and delivery of collateral with counter parties.
• 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.

• 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.

Between October 2026 and January 2027

We will not accept any CVs via agencies

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.