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Gentis is a Belgian recruitment company headquartered in Brussels, offering permanent recruitment solutions and project sourcing services worldwide across various sectors.
A well-established financial institution, leader in its segment of the Belgian market and part of a major international banking group, is currently looking for a Head of Credit Risk to strengthen its senior management team.
With a network of independent brokers across the country and a long-standing reputation in consumer and mortgage lending, the company is undergoing a new phase of strategic development and digital transformation.
As Head of Credit Risk, you will:
1. Manage a team of approximately 35 professionals
2. Report directly to the CEO
3. Sit on the Management Team, helping to define and execute the company’s strategic roadmap
You will be responsible for:
1. Credit Risk Management: overseeing risk appetite, NPLs, acceptance policies, regulatory follow-up and portfolio monitoring
2. The transformation of the credit production process, focusing on efficiency, speed, and automation (straight-through processing)
3. Continuous alignment with credit risk appetite, regulatory standards and internal controls
4. The first line of defense in interactions with internal auditors, external regulators and group-level stakeholders
5. Equip your team with the right tools, processes, mindset and coaching to support long-term growth
6. Act as a sponsor for all credit-related projects, leading cross-functional initiatives in coordination with Sales, IT, Risk and Compliance
7. Chair credit committees and contribute actively to portfolio monitoring reviews
8. Represent the company in risk-related discussions at group level
Requirements
1. Proven expertise in credit decisioning, especially in mortgage lending
2. Experience in people management, including managing managers
3. Strong background in process improvement, digital tools, and change management
4. Fluent in Dutch, French, and English
Why Join?
1. Join a leading player in the Belgian credit market with strong growth ambitions
2. Have direct impact on the transformation of decision & risk processes
3. Work in a flat, agile structure with high visibility and strategic weight
4. Attractive compensation package
5. Hybrid work environment
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Banking and Investment Banking
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