DIrector/VP CFA

ING Belgium; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Personal growth opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Hybrid work model

Training and professional development programs

International assignment opportunities

Résumé du poste

ING Belgium is seeking a Director / Vice President for their Commodities, Food & Agri team in Brussels. This role involves managing client relationships, executing transactions, and mentoring junior staff, while fostering teamwork and sustainability within the banking sector.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, over 7 years of experience in banking, and excellent communication skills in English, with Dutch and/or French preferred. Opportunities for personal growth and a hybrid work model are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in banking and client management.
• Experience in corporate banking and deal origination preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and handle pressure while contributing to a team.

Responsabilités

• Build long-term relationships with clients and C-level executives.
• Manage a portfolio of Belgian clients, both domestically and internationally.
• Coach junior colleagues and promote a strong team spirit.

Connaissances

Debt Structuring

Financial Markets

Debt Capital Markets

Corporate Finance

Commercial and negotiation skills

English Communication

Dutch Communication

French Communication

Formation

Master’s degree in economics, management, law, or a comparable field

Description du poste

Overview

We are looking for a Director / Vice President to join the Brussels based Commodities, Food & Agri (CF&A) Sector team within ING Wholesale Banking. The Belgian CF&A team is part of a global franchise covering companies active in the food industry, agricultural sector and commodities (including metals & mining). We provide large Belgian and international corporates with creative, multi-product solutions, offering a broad range of services from financing and advisory to daily banking services. The team aims to play a key role in financing a leading sector for Belgium in which our clients operate at the heart of the international food and commodity value chain.

• Our global reach combined with local expertise
• Sector expertise
• Leadership in sustainability

Key Responsibilities

Invest in building long‑term relationships with clients and prospects, positioning ING as their primary banking partner. Frequent contact with C‑level executives, finance departments of large Belgian corporates, as well as banks and legal advisors. Facilitate and lead (virtual) client teams to deliver the best value to clients, working close with Risk Management, Product Specialists and Relationship Managers, locally and internationally.

The Role Includes, Among Others

• Pitching, originating and executing new transactions
• Managing a portfolio of Belgian clients, both domestically and internationally
• Building and expanding network within the sector and beyond (internally and externally)
• Developing a strong understanding of dynamics in the food & commodities sectors to enhance client interactions
• Acting as a role model for junior colleagues by coaching them in their professional development and fostering a strong team spirit
• Taking part in broader sector initiatives and local Wholesale Banking Belgium initiatives

Requirements

• A master’s degree in economics, management, law or a comparable field, with minimum 7 years of relevant experience, including a proven track record in banking and client management
• Experience in corporate banking (ecosystem building, deal origination and structuring) is strongly preferred
• A strong understanding of Debt Structuring, Financial Markets, Debt Capital Markets and Corporate Finance
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch (preferred) and/or French
• The ability to work autonomously and perform under pressure, while contributing to a positive team environment and demonstrating a clear "One Bank" mindset
• A willingness to coach junior colleagues, including the ability to give and receive constructive feedback

Benefits

• Personal growth and challenging work, with ample opportunities to realise your ambitions in a global and forward looking organisation
• An informal and dynamic working environment with innovative colleagues who support your initiatives
• A progressive and agile way of working, where new ideas are valued over convention
• Hybrid way of working: autonomy to organise work flexibly while ensuring business continuity, customer service and employee wellbeing
• Opportunities to participate in training and professional development programs
• Exposure to challenging projects with a steep learning curve
• The possibility of an international assignment
• The opportunity to build a strong network within the Belgian C-suite landscape by making a tangible difference and impact for clients, yourself and ING