- Company Name
- European Investment Bank (EIB)
- Job Title
- Head of Lending IT Solutions Division – based in Luxembourg
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Head of Lending IT Solutions Division
**Role Summary**
Lead the strategy, transformation, and delivery of all core lending IT solutions for the European Investment Bank. Align technology with business objectives, drive digital innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a high‑performing, diverse team that delivers secure, scalable, and efficient lending platforms.
**Expectations**
- Deliver resilient, data‑driven solutions that enable EIB’s strategic initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement, automation, and DevSecOps practices across hybrid environments.
- Provide decisive leadership on risk, security, and compliance for lending applications.
- Maintain project budgets, schedules, and quality targets while fostering collaboration across functional lines.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and execute the Group IT strategy for lending, aligning with business goals and regulatory frameworks.
- Lead the digital transformation of lending processes, managing change adoption and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee the development, integration, and lifecycle management of core lending applications (Java, JavaScript, Power Platform).
- Ensure application security, regulatory compliance, and risk management through robust governance and best‑practice enforcement.
- Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and SLA compliance under DORA and other regulatory requirements.
- Build, coach, and retain a multicultural IT team, setting objectives, assessing performance, and driving professional growth.
- Own project delivery, budgeting, and resource planning for lending domain initiatives.
- Represent the Division in cross‑functional committees, promoting technology best practices and governance standards.
**Required Skills**
- Strategic IT planning and portfolio management.
- Deep experience with core lending systems: loan origination, servicing, and packaged solutions.
- Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud/on‑premise architecture, DevSecOps, and automation (shift‑left principles).
- Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Microsoft Power Platform ecosystems.
- Proven leadership in multicultural, international environments; coaching and performance management.
- ITIL-based service delivery and operations management.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (minimum equivalent).
- 10+ years of progressive IT project and operations leadership, preferably in core lending/financial services.
- Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent valuable but not mandatory.