
Business Manager (Corporate & Institutional Banking) (M/F)
Banque Internationale à Luxembourg
- Luxembourg
- CDI
- Temps-plein
As a major player in Luxembourg's finance industry and as a signatory of the UN Principles of Responsible Banking, BIL is committed to handing over a responsible and sustainable bank to future generations.We are hiring a Business Manager to work directly with the Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking, a member of the Executive Committee. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that blends strategic insight, operational execution, and stakeholder engagement at the highest level of the bank.Your next challenge:
- Strategic Insight & Information Management :
- Structure complex topics, challenge assumptions, and prepare forward-looking positions.
- Monitor internal and external developments (e.g. market trends, industry shifts) and flag relevant risks or opportunities.
- Research and prepare materials, briefings, and presentations on diverse topics-either proactively or at the Executive's request.
- Prepare high-quality content (slides, briefings, memos) and coordinate inputs from across the business line.
- Ensure the Executive is fully briefed for meetings and urgent topics.
- Coordinate and participate in meetings, taskforces, and workgroups-internally and externally-ensuring follow-up on action items.
- Synthesize workshop documentation and ensure the Executive is always well-prepared.
- Manage sensitive information and stakeholder relationships with discretion.
- Act as a trusted liaison between the Executive and internal/external stakeholders.
- Build a strong network within the Executive's departments and across the bank.
- Facilitate alignment, cascade key messages, and ensure two-way communication across N-1/N-2 levels.
- Identify conflicts, flag issues for intervention, and engage in brainstorming sessions with the Executive.
- Independently lead and drive complex, high-stakes projects aligned with the Executive's strategic priorities.
- Take ownership of key issues before escalation and proactively propose solutions.
- Demonstrate initiative, problem-solving, and leadership readiness.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics - or equivalent.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in banking or a relevant strategic role, ideally with a consulting background.
- Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
- Solid understanding of corporate / institutional banking and corporate finance.
- Proven ability to produce commercial reporting quickly and accurately.
- Fluent in French and English; additional languages are a plus.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project management.
- Excellent understanding of Business Situation Analysis, C-Level Communication &
- Engagement, Business Strategy, and Writing Skills.
- Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal-with a structured and strategic mindset.
- Politically astute, discreet, and capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments.
- Dynamic, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile.
- Strategic mindset, open to opportunities and growth.
- Solution-oriented with complex problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
BIL is firmly of the opinion that diversity & inclusion contribute towards increasing the collective performance of the Bank. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion that encourages individual development with equal opportunities for all.NB: The selected candidate will be asked to provide an extract from the criminal record (no.3) as evidence of integrity and justified with regard to the specific needs of the position to be filled. Other documents will be collected, to the extent legally permitted, to perform background checks.
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