Manager Lending Transformation

BDO Belgium co; Zaventem, Brussel; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Development

Impact

Growth

Network

Flexibility

Wellbeing

Proximity

Salary package

Sustainability policy

Job summary

BDO Belgium is seeking a Manager Lending to lead the transformation of lending operations for clients in the banking sector. You will analyze and optimize lending processes, drive AI integration and ESG alignment, translate business needs into software requirements, and mentor junior consultants while growing our Lending practice.

This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery and client engagement across B2B and B2C lending.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in banking, consulting, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge and experience in lending (B2C and B2B).
• Experience with process optimization, RPA and AI.
• Understanding ESG impact on lending and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent process analysis, business analysis, and communication skills.
• Fluent in Dutch or French, with very good proficiency in the other and fluency in English.
• Strong leadership, project management and client engagement skills.
• Proactive in identifying new clients and projects and supporting sales.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and improving existing lending processes: Identify areas for enhancement and implement strategies.
• Optimizing applications and systems: Enhance lending systems for better performance.
• Uncovering potential for automations and AI: Identify opportunities to automate lending processes.
• Translating business needs to software requirements: Translate business needs into actionable plans.
• Integrating sustainability (ESG) principles: Advise on ESG integration in lending offerings and processes.
• Lead projects, mentor junior consultants, and grow the Lending practice within BDO.

Skills

Lending domain knowledge

Process optimization

RPA

AI integration

Leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Are you passionate about revolutionizing lending processes in the banking industry? Do you excel in optimizing systems, integrating sustainability principles, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI? Join BDO as a Manager Lending and make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of lending operations. At BDO, we foster a culture of expertise, warmth, and hands‑on pragmatism.

What will you be doing?

As a Manager Lending at BDO, you’ll be at the forefront of revolutionizing lending operations in the banking sector. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of lending processes by leveraging your expertise in process optimization, AI integration, and sustainability principles. Your role extends beyond traditional banking practices as you work to uncover innovative solutions and drive efficiency in lending operations.

In this dynamic position, you’ll collaborate closely with clients to analyze and improve existing lending processes, ensuring they remain competitive and compliant in an ever‑evolving regulatory landscape. Your keen insights will guide the optimization of applications and systems, empowering clients to make data‑driven decisions and deliver exceptional customer experiences throughout the lending journey.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing and improving existing lending processes: Identifying areas for enhancement and implementing strategies to streamline operations.
• Optimizing applications and systems: Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of lending systems to improve overall performance.
• Uncovering potential for automations and AI: Identifying opportunities for automation and leveraging AI to enhance lending processes.
• Translating business needs to software requirements: Collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable software development plans.
• Integrating sustainability (ESG) principles: Advising clients on integrating sustainability principles into their lending offerings and processes.

Your role will also involve staying abreast of new legislation, improving customer experience during the lending journey, and facilitating data‑driven decision‑making through lending‑related data analysis. With your expertise, you’ll lead projects, mentor junior consultants, and contribute to building the Lending practice within BDO to expand our market presence.

What do you bring to the table?

We’re seeking candidates who:

• Have 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in banking, consulting, or a related industry.
• Possess strong knowledge and experience in lending, both B2C and B2B.
• Have experience with process optimization, RPA, and AI.
• Understand the impact of ESG on the lending business and can ensure regulatory compliance.
• Excel in process analysis, business analysis, and communication skills.
• Demonstrate outstanding analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Are fluent in Dutch or French as a native language, with very good proficiency in the other and fluency in English.
• Have strong leadership, project management, and client engagement skills.
• Can proactively identify new clients and projects, participate in the sales process, and support less experienced colleagues during projects.

What do we bring to the table?

According to our own colleagues, it’s got something to do with the great team spirit and atmosphere within our organisation and the focus on their wellbeing… But hey, just take a look for yourself at what we got to offer

• Culture: you will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork
• Development: you decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary.
• Impact: from day 1 you will be given responsibility, with support from your team.
• Growth: you get access to a whole range of training courses through our BDO Academy.
• Network: you can work on different projects and clients, across business practices.
• Flexibility: you choose where you work with flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing: your physical and mental health is important to us.
• Proximity: you work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
• Salary: you receive a competitive salary package with interesting benefits.
• Sustainability: you work within a company with an integrated sustainability policy.

Ready to make your career count at BDO? join us in growing together!