Short-Term Assignment – Business Manager to EMEA Head of Lending

We are seeking a highly motivated and delivery-oriented colleague to join the EMEA Lending team on a short-term assignment. The Business Manager role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives, support daily operations, and collaborate across regional and global Wholesale Banking (WB) teams.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the EMEA Head of Lending, supporting decision-making and execution of the EMEA Lending strategy.
• Coordinate and contribute to key initiatives across Lending, including digitalization, commercial initiatives, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact analyses, presentations, and briefings for internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate planning and execution of cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with WB strategy and compliance standards.
• Monitor performance metrics and follow up on actions to drive business outcomes.
• Serve as a linking pin between Lending and other WB units, fostering collaboration and consistency.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Represent the team in internal forums and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Your Profile

• A Master’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in Wholesale Banking or a comparable environment.
• Strong understanding of ING’s WB strategy, products, and organizational dynamics.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination, project management, and influencing capabilities.
• Proactive and hands-on approach and can-do attitude
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business reporting tools.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• A pragmatic, independent mindset with a collaborative spirit.

Rewards & Benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions here. The benefits of working with us at ING include: 

• A salary tailored to your experience & qualifications
• 24-27 vacation days depending on contract

• Pension Scheme

• 13th Month Salary

• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary

• 8% Holiday Payment

• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues
• Work Agile, so new ideas come to life faster

About Us

With 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Read more about that here: Working at ING   Join us and apply today!

Questions

Please reach out to Katarzyna Sek for more information or to express your interest.