BIL is a leading player in Luxembourg's financial market. Founded in 1856 as the country's first bank, BIL has contributed significantly to the development of Luxembourg's social and economic landscape. Today, BIL operates across digital banking, wealth management and corporate finance, supporting individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and both private and institutional investors. Headquartered in Luxembourg, BIL employs more than 1,800 people and maintains a presence in key financial centers including Luxembourg, Switzerland, France and China.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 Chief Finance Officer, a member of the Executive Committee.

More than a traditional business support role, this position acts as a strategic advisor and internal consultant to the CFO. You will tackle complex business challenges, drive transformation initiatives, support executive decision-making, and work across the organization to deliver strategic outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity for a former consultant or strategy professional seeking direct exposure to executive leadership and the ability to influence the direction of a leading financial institution.

Your next challenge:

1. Strategy Advisory & Information Management

• Act as a trusted sparring partner to the CFO on strategic, organizational and business topics.
• Structure complex topics, challenge assumptions, and prepare forward-looking positions.
• Monitor internal and external developments (e.g. market trends, industry shifts, regulatory changes, finance trends) and flag relevant risks or opportunities.
• Research and prepare materials, briefings, and presentations on diverse topics - either proactively or at the Executive's request.

2. Operational Support & Execution

• 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.

3. Stakeholder Management & Communication

• 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.

4. Project Leadership

• 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.
• Deepen your business acumen and gain a comprehensive understanding of the business line's functioning.
• Act as an internal consultant on key business priorities, including organisational transformation, operating model improvements and strategic initiatives.

Your skills:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering - or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in strategy consulting, banking, finance or a relevant strategic role, with a strong preference for candidates having gained experience in a top-tier consulting firm or a comparable strategic advisory, transformation or Chief of Staff environment.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Solid understanding of finance.
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills: Ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal formats. This includes preparing and delivering impactful presentations to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and strategic alignment.
• Politically astute, discreet, and capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Dynamic, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile.
• Solution-oriented with complex problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

BIL offers a broad range of challenging projects and a huge choice of career paths .We will assist you in finding the one that best meets your skills and expectations. Your personal development is our priority and we greatly encourage you to dive into different business areas for the broadest possible experience.
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.