Business Manager Wholesale Banking Belgium Technical data • Work location: Brussels, Marnix • Employment percentage: 100% • Hybrid working: In line with the applicable team arrangements • Job level: GJA 18 • Hiring manager: Stephanie De Bruyne • Recruiter: Sofie Van den Bossche Your role and work environment As Business Manager to the Head of Wholesale Banking Belgium, you act as a trusted advisor and linking pin across Wholesale Banking Belgium, ING Belgium and Wholesale Banking Group. You contribute to translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, you drive transversal initiatives and you support effective decision-making through clear, executive-level communication. Working across strategy, performance, people, risk and organisational development, you help ensure the effective functioning and continued development of Wholesale Banking Belgium. Your key responsibilities Strategy and execution • Act as trusted advisor and strategic sparring partner to the Head of Wholesale Banking Belgium. • Contribute to translating strategic priorities into concrete plans and drive transversal projects from initiation to delivery. • Monitor progress, identify emerging issues and ensure effective follow-up on decisions and actions. Management and governance • Coordinate Wholesale Banking Belgium Management Team meetings, offsites and other senior forums. • Prepare concise, decision-ready briefings, presentations and reports. • Consolidate stakeholder input and ensure clear storylines, consistent messaging and high-quality materials. Business and performance management • Consolidate and analyse commercial, financial and strategic performance information. • Translate data into actionable insights, highlighting key drivers, risks and opportunities. • Work with Finance, HR and business stakeholders on planning, forecasting and performance follow-up. Communication and organisational development • Design and coordinate External communications plan in close collaboration with the CoE Marketing & Communications. • Shape and coordinate internal communications, translating strategy and business developments into clear messages. • Drive or support initiatives related to people, onboarding, learning, engagement and organisational development. • Manage a small team and support its development and contribution to the business. Stakeholder management • Act as a linking pin across Wholesale Banking Belgium, ING Belgium and Wholesale Banking Group. • Build alignment across business lines, products and support functions. • Maintain a strong organisational pulse and bring relevant signals and opportunities to management. What we are looking for We are looking for a proactive and collaborative colleague who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach. You bring structure to complex topics, communicate clearly and are comfortable working in a fast-changing environment. You have: • A good understanding of Wholesale Banking, or the ability to develop it quickly. • Experience in business management, strategic project management, consultancy or a comparable role. • Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear recommendations. • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and narratives. • Confidence and maturity in engaging with senior stakeholders. • A proactive mindset, strong ownership and the ability to work independently. • Strong collaboration, stakeholder-management and facilitation skills. • Resilience, discretion and sound risk awareness. • Excellent English. Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is an asset. • A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience. We offer you This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the centre of Wholesale Banking Belgium and contribute directly to its strategic direction, organisational development and day-to-day effectiveness. You will: • Gain broad exposure to the Wholesale Banking business, its clients, products, financial performance and strategic priorities. • Work closely with the Head of Wholesale Banking Belgium and the Wholesale Banking Management Team. • Contribute to high-impact strategic, commercial, people and organisational initiatives. • Develop your ability to translate complex business topics into clear executive narratives and decision-ready materials. • Build a broad senior stakeholder network across Wholesale Banking, ING Belgium and ING Group. • Gain experience across both ongoing business priorities and transformation initiatives. • Have the opportunity to lead transversal projects from concept to execution. • Operate in a varied role that provides room to take ownership, bring forward new ideas and shape priorities over time. • Benefit from a steep learning curve and strong visibility across the organisation. We redefine banking. What about you? There has never been a more interesting time to work at ING. We are on a journey centred around our customers, powered by technology and driven by smart, determined people. Our customers feel that our people empower them to stay a step ahead in life and in business. We are proud of that. We’re a global bank with a strong European base, and our more than 60,000 colleagues serve around 38 million customers and corporate clients in over 40 countries. Joining ING means working with friendly and collaborative people towards making a positive impact on people and planet. We believe in empowering the people around us and our customers to stay a step ahead. Working here means having the autonomy to drive progress, helping to create superior customer value and contributing to our ambition of putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Here, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and forward-thinkers, dedicated to making a real impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking the next big challenge, we have opportunities that will inspire and push you to grow. Your future at ING starts with one application. Ready to join? We’ve got plenty of opportunities to match your skills and aspirations! Use the filters below the search bar – like location and job type – to help you find the perfect fit. Start exploring now and discover where your next career move could take you!

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