Work Location: AalstFunction Name: Lead Relationship Banker IIIJob Level GJA: 19Work Schedule Full-timeHiring Manager: Géraldine GutmannMissionTogether with the other Directors Large Companies, the Business Center Director Aalst will be responsible for the implementation of the Business Banking BE Strategy as defined by the segment and the success of Business Banking for Large Companies in the Region West.Steering and developing the Relationship Advisory Team within the region of Aalst, building solid relationships with top clients in the geographical region, be deeply integrated in the local network, maintain excellent relations with external stakeholders and be the face of ING in the market. All of this to enhance ING’s position as main bank, improve market penetration and increase ING’s revenues in the region, while ensuring compliance with ING’s policies and risk appetite.Focus on building synergies with product lines such as Financial Markets, ING Lease & Comfin, Private banking and others. The team, under the leadership of the Director Large Companies, will focus on the Midcorporate segment.The strategic challenges involved are as follows:· Implementing omnichannel advice for all customers in the Relationship segment.· Supporting further development of the advice delivery to (potential) clients, e.g. remote advice, to improve efficiency and effectiveness.· Optimizing the collaboration with and lead-generation between ING's segments & products· Create positive visibility for ING in BC Aalst Region, through active stakeholder management and networking.The Director Large Companies of BC Aalst reports hierarchically to the Head of Region Business Banking Sales West and is part of the Leadership team of Business Banking Sales Region West.Key Result Areas for the Director Large Companies Aalst:Sales management: understands & analyses the local market positioning compared to competitors and sets out directives and actions to increase primary relationships, NPS and financial results. Sets out the direction for driving the sales force to realize the global strategy of the segment and the yearly objectives. The main objectives are :- increasing Lending, Deposit, Financial Markets Products & Payments Volumes;- increase fee business and revenues in general ;- new clients acquisition- increase NPSProactively uses the tools and campaigns set out by the segment. Manages (functionally) the team of sales and services officers (together with the regional team leader) in order to organize effective sales support for the Relationship Managers.Responsible for setting and achieving ambitious client & business growth targets for the region. Develops a strong relationship with key clients and participates actively in key and/or complex transactions.End responsibility for the Clients in scope and P&L ownership for the Relationship segment in the geographical area BC Aalst.People management: inspires and motivates the commercial team of Relationship Managers and Transaction Service Consultants (hierarchically) and Sales & Services Officers (functionally) in order to realize the global strategy of the Business Banking segment and the yearly objectives. Manages recruitment, mobility, training & development, reward and retention of the team. Gives feedback and provides regular coaching. Ensures good communication within the Team and amongst peers.Safe & Compliant: responsible for delivering a safe and secure advice experience which is compliant with relevant internal (e.g. KYC) and external rules and legislation. Responsible for KYC compliancy including risk overdues and risk appetite. Credit risk management: ensures correct application of the policy defined by Credit Risk. Decides, together with Risk Management in credit decision process on different levels.Change management: Enables and cultivates a positive and constructive attitude towards change. Shows attitude in line with orange code towards the team when new way of working, new products, new channels are implemented.Collaboration: Organizes cross-segment cooperation with other commercial segments of the bank (retail, private banking). Ensures optimal collaboration with products departments (FM, Commercial Finance, ING Lease, corporate finance, PCM). Ensures also optimal collaboration with different stakeholders amongst which the Customer Loyalty Teams, Credit Risk Management, KYC teams etc.Networking: Build a network amongst key clients, represents the bank in the Antwerpen/Mechelen area. Represents ING in external organizations such as VOKA, NBB FIFO ….Job Requirements for this position are:Knowledge:University degreeExtensive Knowledge of the ING organizationCredit Risk ManagementKnowledge of ING Products, Services and ProcessesWork Experience:At least ten years working experience, preferably some years of experience in Business Banking / Corporate Sales environment.Proven track record in sales incl proven track record in client acquisition/managementProven track record in people managementA previous experience with other segments or in other business lines is an assetBe familiar with or be ready to strongly invest in getting affinity with the local economy and regionSkillsLeadership and People Management skillsDecision making and analytical skillsStrong client focusNetworking skillsSales skills, judgement and persuasivenessPlanning and organizational skillsGood verbal and written communication skills – Dutch is a must, active knowledge of French & English required.Embody the Orange CodeDimension:Located in Aalst, the team is composed of 12 people (Relationship Managers, Transaction Service Consultant, Sales and Services Officers)Revenues: 37 millionLending outstanding: 1.6 billionDeposits outstanding: 1.05 billionEndorses relationship with key clients of Business Center Aalst.Important focus on Real EstateWe redefine banking. 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