Lead Relationship Banker – Business Banking Antwerpen-Kempen

About the role

ING is looking for a Lead Relationship Banker for its Business Banking Antwerpen-Kempen team, based in Turnhout. The team covers the Midcorp segment and focuses on Food & Agro and mixed-industry companies, with 7 Relationship Managers, 1 Transaction Service Consultant and 3 Sales and Services Officers. The role sits under the Director Large Companies, who reports to the Head of Region Business Banking Sales East.

Key responsibilities

• Manage sales and people: drive lending, deposit, financial markets and payments volumes, profitability, new client acquisition and client experience (NPS); inspire and coach the commercial team and manage recruitment, training and retention.
• Deliver safe, compliant advice: ensure KYC compliance, risk appetite and credit risk policy are applied correctly.
• Support the transformation to omnichannel advice and help teams adopt new ways of working.
• Collaborate with product departments (Financial Markets, Commercial Finance, ING Lease, corporate finance) and other segments (retail, private banking).
• Represent ING in the region and in external organisations such as VOKA, Etion and NBB FIFO.

Required profile

• University degree.
• 10+ years of experience, preferably in business banking or corporate sales.
• Proven track record in sales, client acquisition and people management.
• Dutch fluency (C2) and active knowledge of French and English.
• Willingness to invest in understanding the local economy and region.

What we offer

• Attractive gross salary depending on category and experience.
• Flex budget and representation costs.
• 20 statutory holidays plus 9-11 days annual leave, profit sharing and pension plan.
• Train/bus pass reimbursement, telephone and internet allowance.
• Hybrid working and personal growth opportunities.