Head of Lending IT Solutions Division

Job Posting Organization:
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the bank of the European Union, established in 195

• It plays a crucial role in financing projects that contribute to the EU's policy objectives, including climate action, innovation, and infrastructure development. The EIB operates in over 160 countries and employs around 3,500 staff members, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. The bank's mission is to support sustainable investment and economic growth across Europe and beyond, making it a key player in the global financial landscape.

Job Overview:
As the Head of Lending IT Solutions Division, you will be responsible for leading the core technology strategy of the EIB's Lending Division. This role requires a strong partnership with business leaders to drive innovation and deliver data-driven solutions that align with the bank's strategic ambitions. You will champion collaboration among diverse teams and ensure that the technology employed meets the highest standards, ultimately impacting how the EIB operates and delivers excellence. The position is pivotal in shaping the IT strategy for lending, ensuring that technology aligns with business goals and refining policies and architectures to support digital transformation. You will oversee the adoption of new solutions, safeguard lending applications, and integrate automation and analytics into lending systems to enhance business value and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shape the EIB Group’s IT strategy for lending by aligning technology with business goals and refining policies and architectures.
• Lead the digital transformation of lending processes, ensuring smooth adoption of new solutions through collaboration and change management.
• Safeguard lending applications by enforcing security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, regulatory compliance, and risk management best practices.
• Ensure business value and efficiency by integrating automation, analytics, and continuous improvement into lending systems.
• Represent the Division in cross-functional projects and committees to promote best practices in lending technology and governance.
• Lead and collaborate with IT and business teams to prioritize and implement strategic initiatives balancing business, regulatory, and operational needs.
• Build and lead a high-performing, diverse team, fostering ongoing development in lending platforms and modern IT practices.
• Oversee project delivery and budgeting in the lending domain, ensuring timely, cost-effective results aligned with strategic objectives.
• Provide leadership and guidance on complex lending application issues, resolving challenges and promoting teamwork across stakeholders. 1
• Streamline vendor management and procurement, driving value, compliance, and agile service models in the lending domain using SLA and quality targets in full compliance with outsourcing, DORA, and other applicable regulatory requirements. 1
• Stay ahead of market trends by experimenting with new lending technologies and scaling up team capabilities as needed, including DevSecOps practices.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in computer science or information technology related domain.
• 10 years of experience managing large IT projects and supporting production solutions/services, ideally with a focus on core lending systems, loan origination and servicing platforms, bespoke application development, and integration of packaged lending solutions.
• Experience in or proven ability for managing and coaching people ideally in multicultural environments or international organisations.
• Experience or proven ability to coordinate, guide, and empower IT teams in bringing together diverse IT experts to achieve common goals.
• Extensive experience in delivering robust, secure, and scalable solutions in hybrid (on-prem/cloud) environments ideally for core lending applications, workflow/collaboration features, and loan management platforms.
• Experience in managing and governing bespoke application landscapes, including hands-on leadership of teams delivering solutions built on Java, JavaScript, and Microsoft Power Platform, is considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering daily critical IT services/operations adhering to ITIL best practices, ideally driving “shift-left” automation and applying DecSecOps practices to lending systems.
• Business expertise preferably in the banking industry, ideally with solid understanding of lending products, credit processes, loan lifecycle operations, and regulatory requirements impacting lending activities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in developing teams, strengthening competencies, improving cohesion, and implementing change programs spanning across multiple business and technological areas.

Educational Background:
A university degree, preferably in computer science or a related field, is required for this position. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in information technology principles, systems management, and software development, which are essential for leading the Lending IT Solutions Division effectively.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in managing large IT projects and supporting production solutions/services. This experience should ideally focus on core lending systems, loan origination and servicing platforms, and bespoke application development. Proven ability to manage and coach teams in multicultural environments is also essential, as well as experience in delivering robust, secure, and scalable solutions in hybrid environments.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of other EU languages would be advantageous, particularly French, as both English and French are official working languages of the EIB. Proficiency in French is not a pre-requisite for hire but is necessary for future career development within the organization.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position at grade 7, and the EIB offers a permanent contract. The recruitment process includes initial feedback in February 2026, with assessment centres for selected applicants taking place in February/March 2026, and panel interviews anticipated for March/April 202

• The EIB values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their background. The bank also offers relocation support for successful candidates.