Christophe Beuchotte
About Christophe Beuchotte
Christophe Beuchotte is an IT Project Lead and Business Analyst with extensive experience in the financial services sector, currently working at Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie in Geneva. He has a strong educational background in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Technology, and has held various roles at notable institutions including Credit Suisse and BNP Paribas.
Work at Lombard Odier
Christophe Beuchotte has been employed at Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie as an IT Project Lead and Business Analyst since 2006. His role spans 18 years in the Geneva Area, Switzerland. In this position, he serves as the product owner for a comprehensive front-to-back system tailored for Foreign Exchange products. His responsibilities include the development of both automatic and manual order execution processes, as well as the implementation of pre-accounting trade processing and straight-through processing (STP) for market trades. He coordinates with various stakeholders, including traders, back-office staff, risk management, accounting, and third-party vendors.
Education and Expertise
Christophe Beuchotte studied at Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), where he achieved a DEUG in Mathematics and Statistics. He also pursued studies in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at the same institution, obtaining a MIAGE degree. Prior to that, he attended Lycée Champlain, where he studied Mathematics and Physics and earned a Baccalauréat C in 1987. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in IT project management and business analysis.
Background
Before joining Lombard Odier, Christophe Beuchotte held several positions in the financial services sector. He worked at Credit Suisse as a Senior Software Engineer from 2004 to 2006 in the Zürich Area, Switzerland. Prior to that, he served as an IT Project Lead at BNP Paribas from 2000 to 2003 in the Paris Area, France. He also gained experience as an IT Project Lead and Business Analyst at Deutsche Börse from 2002 to 2004 in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. His career began at Euronext, where he worked as a Software Developer from 1994 to 1998 in the Paris Area, France.
Technical Skills and Technologies
In his current role at Lombard Odier, Christophe Beuchotte utilizes a range of technologies, including C++, Java/J2EE, Oracle, FIX, and Calypso. He employs Scrum methodologies to manage projects effectively. His technical skills are complemented by his experience in implementing features such as real-time position keeping and options delta calculation within the Foreign Exchange system. He is responsible for economic and accounting profit and loss reconciliation, showcasing his proficiency in both technical and financial aspects of IT project management.