Risk Headhunter | Belgium | Exclusive Permanent Jobs | Specialization in the Risk Market | 3 lines of defense | Internal Audit | Risk ManagerGentis 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:Manage a team of approximately 35 professionalsReport directly to the CEOSit on the Management Team, helping to define and execute the company’s strategic roadmapYou will be responsible for:Credit Risk Management: overseeing risk appetite, NPLs, acceptance policies, regulatory follow-up and portfolio monitoringThe transformation of the credit production process, focusing on efficiency, speed, and automation (straight-through processing)Continuous alignment with credit risk appetite, regulatory standards and internal controlsThe first line of defense in interactions with internal auditors, external regulators and group-level stakeholdersEquip your team with the right tools, processes, mindset and coaching to support long-term growthAct as a sponsor for all credit-related projects, leading cross-functional initiatives in coordination with Sales, IT, Risk and ComplianceChair credit committees and contribute actively to portfolio monitoring reviewsRepresent the company in risk-related discussions at group levelRequirementsProven expertise in credit decisioning, especially in mortgage lendingExperience in people management, including managing managersStrong background in process improvement, digital tools, and change managementFluent in Dutch, French, and EnglishWhy Join?Join a leading player in the Belgian credit market with strong growth ambitionsHave direct impact on the transformation of decision & risk processesWork in a flat, agile structure with high visibility and strategic weightAttractive compensation packageHybrid work environmentSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionFinanceIndustriesBanking and Investment Banking
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