DIrector/VP CFA

Your role & work environment

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 team is part of a global CF&A franchise covering companies active in the food industry, agricultural sector and commodities (including metals & mining).

The Belgian CF&A team provides 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 ambition is built on ING’s three key pillars:

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

Key attributes for a successful Director/VP in Wholesale Banking are creativity, collaboration and an international mindset. This role is particularly suited to candidates with a strong commercial drive, a clear focus on internal and external relationship building, and solid analytical skills.

Your key responsibilities

This role requires you to invest in building long‑term relationships with clients and prospects, with the objective of positioning ING as their primary banking partner. You will have frequent contact with C‑level executives and finance departments of large Belgian corporates, as well as with banks and legal advisors.

You will be responsible for facilitating and leading (virtual) client teams to deliver the best value to your clients, through close cooperation with Risk Management, Product Specialists and Relationship Managers, both 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 your 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

We look for 

A colleague with a talent for taking ownership and delivering, enthusiasm for helping others succeed, and the ability to stay one step ahead. You bring fresh ideas to the table and embrace challenges in a fast‑changing and complex environment. You are naturally collaborative, listen actively, and invest in others to achieve common goals. You are comfortable challenging the status quo and proposing creative solutions.

As a VP / Director within the CFA Sector, you will need:

• 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

We offer you  

A clear purpose, a unique offer and a range of flexible compensation and other 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

A hybrid way of working

• We give the autonomy to our employees to let them organize their work in a flexible way that suits best for them while ensuring business continuity, customer service and employee wellbeing. 

Furthermore, within the CF&A department, you can count on a range of opportunities to invest in your personal and professional growth with: 

• 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

We redefine banking. What about you?

We’re on a journey that’s centered around our customers, powered by technology and driven by smart, determined people. Our customers feel our people are empowering them to stay a step ahead in life and in business. We’re proud of that!