Requirements: English
Company: EY Belgium Careers
Region: Machelen , Flanders
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The opportunity
Join our Business Transformation Competence Team at EY, where we are seeking experienced professionals excited about advancing their careers in roles such as Business Analyst, Product Owner, and Project/Program Manager. In this pivotal role, you will drive change, transformation and innovation across lending operations for our clients. Leveraging your deep expertise in lending practices, you will collaborate with banking leaders to identify areas for improvement, design strategies, and implement transformative solutions. This role uniquely bridges your lending knowledge with cutting-edge technology and strategy, shaping the future of banking.
Your key responsibilities
As a (Senior) Lending Transformation Consultant, you will:
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders, including senior management, heads of departments, and employees, to ensure alignment and engagement throughout the transformation journey.
- Innovative Solutions Design: Work with cross-functional teams to design and propose innovative lending solutions that align with the bank''s transformation goals.
- Workshops and Presentations: Lead workshops and presentations to communicate strategies, gain stakeholder buy-in, and facilitate the implementation of recommended changes.
- Process Analysis and Optimization: Conduct in-depth analysis of existing lending processes, banking systems, and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Redesign and optimize lending processes to ensure they are streamlined, cost-effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
- Technology Integration: Work closely with technology teams to ensure the successful integration of digital tools and platforms into lending operations.
- Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of new processes, technologies, and organizational structures.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that transformation initiatives align with industry regulations and compliance standards.
- Project Management: Participate in or manage projects through their complete lifecycle, including monitoring planning, budgeting, and staffing of the team delivering the project.
- Knowledge Sharing: Share your knowledge and experience in your field of lending expertise and other various domains.
Skills and attributes for success
- Educational Background: Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g., applied economics, finance, commercial engineering, mathematics) or equivalent through experience.
- Professional Experience: Proven track record, either in lending operations, including roles such as Loan Officer, Credit Analyst, or Underwriter or as a Consultant in lending transformation projects (2-4 years of professional expertise).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of banking regulations, compliance, and risk management in lending.
- Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex lending concepts into practical and pragmatic solutions.
- Client Management: Outstanding client stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships through solid communication and presentation skills; ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in either or both Dutch and French, complemented by a profound knowledge of business English.
- Team Spirit: Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy.
- Certifications: Certifications such as PCP (Febelfin), Agile, Scrum, or other Project Management methodologies are a differentiator for more experienced candidates.
- Consultancy Experience: Prior experience in consultancy, process improvement, or banking transformation is a plus.
What we offer you
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