What’s your role at BIL? I am Head of Personal Banking – Luxembourg, which is part of our retail network. We are present in all the branches in Luxembourg in order to be close to our clients. How did you get there? Before joining BIL, I was a team head in the front office of an … Continued
Discover the interview of Vanessa Engel, Head of Non-EU Private Banking clients, and Alexander De Vreeze, Client Partner within Vanessa’s team:
What’s your role at BIL, and how did you get there? I am the Head of the Wealth Management Luxembourg. I started off as an intern here at BIL while I was studying at the University of Luxembourg. After that, I became a Relationship Manager in the Wealth Management department. Before taking on my current … Continued
Discover the interview of Bénédicte Elikann, Senior Wealth Planner at BIL Wealth Management Luxembourg! Her role, her career path and why you should join us!
Discover the interview of David Monteiro Dias, Senior Credit Structurer at BIL Wealth Management Luxembourg. His role, his career path and why you should join us!
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What’s your role at BIL, and how did you get there? I head the Non-European Private Banking team in Wealth Management. We serve clients from areas that include Eastern Europe, China and the Middle East. I joined BIL 21 years ago as a junior Relationship Manager in the Eastern European Private Banking team. I certainly … Continued
How would you describe your job at BIL? I’ve been at BIL for five years now, and I’ve discovered both a new country and a new bank. BIL is unique and this is clearly an attribute. Its main advantage undoubtedly lies in the great diversity of its client base. As a multi-business bank, it attracts … Continued
Micro-economic challenge On Friday, April 29, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from the “Ecole de Commerce et de Gestion du Luxembourg” (ECG) to our premises, to carry out a micro-economic challenge on the theme of “Sustainability”. The students prepared files and came to pitch their presentations in front of the members of a … Continued
How would you describe your team and its main missions? The essence of international wealth management at BIL is to be a main hub in Luxembourg with international branches. The team’s focus is on international franchise development with a local strength, using resources that develop business through intermediaries without necessarily having a geographic footprint. Specific … Continued
Meet Julien Thai, IT Architect, telling us about his job at BIL Your job I am what we call an Enterprise Architect at BIL. It’s my role to analyse and find alternative and viable IT solutions in response to my clients’ requirements. As well as end clients, we have to deal with multiple requirements, … Continued
Meet Virginie Mélot, Facility Project Manager, telling us about her new career at BIL Could you introduce yourself? My name’s Virginie Mélot and I’m a Project Manager for Facility Management. I specialise in the interior design of communal areas. I joined BIL’s Corporate Real Estate department on 16 November 2019. Why did you decide to … Continued
Expert interview: Cédric Weisse (Head of Retail, Affluent & Private Banking Luxembourg) What’s the main role of BIL’s Retail, Affluent & Private Banking team? Our first job is to advise clients effectively and to quickly find the solution best suited to their needs. We support them in their life’s endeavors and are there for them … Continued
Meet Vera Rashkova, Credit risk analyst at BIL Your job I joined BIL 1 year ago, as part of the Credit Risk Management team, notably the Restructuring Unit. I have 10 years of experience in financial analysis of Corporate clients so I cover the monitoring of the CIB portfolio of the Bank. The Bank … Continued
You created the Dino Riders community two years ago. What were your objectives and how did you get the initiative off the ground? Our main aim in creating the community was to bring people together and generate some healthy competition to spur us all on. Working collaboratively with the developers, we turned our vision into a … Continued
Can you tell us more about the « Young Sales Program »? The « Young Sales Program » is an innovative initiative for young bankers with a first experience in the world of finance and who wish to give a commercial orientation to their career. This program offers them the opportunity to pursue a career in the world of … Continued
Banque Internationale à Luxembourg is recruiting Relationship Managers specialising in Wealth Management to join their Zurich office. Marco Schaller, Head of Private Banking at BIL Switzerland, explains some of the skills needed to excel in the role and what prospective candidates can expect from a career at the bank. How long have you been … Continued
Mario Kratz and Robert Schweich took over at SAB in 2003. Specialising in mechanical engineering components and parts for the steel sector, SAB has experienced exponential growth partly in thanks to BIL’s help and support. Today, the company has around 100 employees. It is certainly no exaggeration to describe SAB as a success story. In the … Continued
Managed from Luxembourg by HLD Associés Europe’s Board of Directors, the HLD Europe Private Equity fund invests in highly promising companies throughout Europe. Anne Canel, Managing Director and CFO of HLD Associés Europe, explained how the Luxembourg marketplace helps fulfil the strong ambitions of this investment structure to the benefit of entrepreneurs. … Continued
What is the Sales Challenge? Each year, BIL Private Banking recognizes the performance excellence by inviting many of the top performers across various markets to an engaging and interactive experience in an special venue. This internal competition recognizes the 25 best performers in BIL Private Banking from both Front Office and Support Functions. These outstanding … Continued
What is BIL Academy ? BIL has officially launched BIL Academy on 19th March 2019, a new platform that every employees at BIL can access for training, e-learning modules, a large panel of digital content and much more! BIL Academy reflects the desire to help all BIL staff members with their career development. The … Continued
In terms of job applications and workplace behaviour, how can current and future employees distinguish themselves in the eyes of an HR director? Karin Scholtes, Head of People, Culture & Communication at BIL, stepped up to the plate to provide straightforward, informal answers to all our questions in this interview. Read on to find out … Continued
What is the main mission of Retail team at BIL? The primary objective of the Retail team is to respond to issues encountered by clients, to assist them, and to do so while ensuring they have a pleasant experience. To interact with the bank, clients choose the channel and the team ensures that solutions adapted to … Continued
Have you been invited for a job interview? Start stacking the odds in your favour! We’ve created a checklist of tips and tricks to help you leave a lasting impression on your recruiter. Be prepared before the interview •Read up on the company, position and the person recruiting you •Prepare answers to common questions •Come … Continued
Everyone understands the importance of “having contacts”. That’s why we’re often advised to build and maintain networks to find jobs, ensure career progression and broaden our professional horizons. But how exactly will this help you and what practical steps can you take? Whether you’re just leaving school, looking for a new job or already employed, … Continued
The Growth Mindset is one of BIL’s flagship initiatives figuring among its efforts to support its staff in their professional development. Aurélie Antunes, from the People Development Department shares with us what the Growth Mindset is all about. Hi Aurélie! Can you please explain us what is the Growth Mindset at BIL ? Hi! I’m … Continued
Have you been invited for a job interview? That’s great news! Now stack the odds in your favour as you go for the prize. To get you started, here are some tips and tricks that will help to make a good impression on your recruiter. The full guide is available here
Congratulations – you’re going to sign a contract to start your career or re-join the working world! But before you do, it’s worth looking into the type of contract you’ve been offered. Permanent contract (CDI) Concluded for an indefinite period of time, this employment contract must be drawn up in duplicate by the time the … Continued
In a few words, how would you describe Corporate and Institutional Banking at BIL? The bank’s strategy is to support companies throughout their life cycle; from creation to transmission. BIL assigns a dedicated contact person to accompany entrepreneur clients for both their private and business needs. For certain needs, this contact person is further assisted … Continued
If you want to land a job, you should do everything you can to help your chances: apply for advertised positions, send speculative applications and use your connections. But of the many ways to meet potential employers, job fairs are among the most accessible. We’ve made a list of 14 tips to help you make … Continued
In a few words, describe the Transformation team The team is engaged in the bankwide front to back transformation (digital, CRM, data, Core Banking). The team operates transversally across all business lines and is composed of the following roles: Program/Product Owner (PO), UX / UI Designers, Change Management, Data Science and Data Governance. The PO … Continued
How do I write a CV and cover letter? How do I stand out at a job fair and build a network? How do I ace my job interview and negotiate my job offer? What are the dos and don’ts of starting my first job? Landing that first job might seem like a minefield, but … Continued
The job market is constantly evolving; today’s jobs are not the same as yesterday’s, and tomorrow brings a new set of challenges. Nowadays, hardly anyone can afford to rest on their laurels their whole working life. You need to hone skills that better your employability, keep yourself up to date and stay at the forefront … Continued
Why was Random Lunch created? BIL hires more than 200 people every year. Internal mobility is also highly encouraged as part of our employees’ development. Many of them therefore find themselves in new environments, even as long-standing members of our staff. For us, communication and curiosity are vital principles for ensuring that teams operate efficiently … Continued
After deciding to study abroad, Kevin Lu left his home country China. Interested in learning new languages and cultures, he moved from China to Singapore and then from Singapore to the south of France. At the end of his Master’s in Finance & International Banking, Kevin was still fascinated by the idea of working in … Continued