Head of Lease COE

As the Head of Lease COE, you will join DLL at a pivotal moment to build up and lead the Asset Based Finance Center of Excellence (CoE) for Rabobank Group. The CoE is an organizational part of DLL providing product, asset management, remarketing expertise and steer to the DLL vendor business and Rabobank business, next to overseeing the Group Lease strategy and performance for the NL market. Your leadership will be crucial in creating value for Rabobank Group by focussing on an asset based approach for the Group ,and drive and coordinate products and propositions within DLL Netherlands and Rabobank while managing the governance and processes succesfully in both organizations to deliver on our joint ambition.

As the Leasing Center of Excellence lead you will be responsible for:

• Using your existing knowledge & experience you will be the lead and reference for asset based finance focus to support commercial growth and asset based value creation
• Collaborate closely with all relevant departments like e.g. RaboLease, Commerce, Tribe Business Lending and Global Asset management, through the full asset based value chain, nationally (Rabobank, DLL) and internationally (DLL)
• Drive asset value creation by delivering new products and propositions to support the ambitious commercial targets in both organizations
• Apply your creativity to develop customer-centric solutions, including those generating non-interest income based on identified market opportunities
• Utilize your experience and strong relationship-building skills at all levels within both organizations to boost asset based finance within NL and deliver the Groups strategic ambition
• Operate within a highly networked international matrix environment and national regional environment
• Coach and motivate the CoE team to take initiative, foster member satisfaction and engagement, and support the personal development of individual team members
• Value diversity and create an inclusive environment
• You will oversee the establishment from the operational processes related to asset management and remarketing and at the same time be the strategic sparring partner for several DLL and Rabobank departments to drive asset value maximization
• Manage human resource development in collaboration with the DLL HRM department, engaging in recruitment, performance appraisals, pay reviews, and Learning & Development initiatives
• Collaborate and act as a team player, steering collective efforts while considering all stakeholders
• Play an active role on the DLL Benelux Management Team
• Develop and present the Dutch NL strategy to the Joint governance body Rabobank / DLL
• Manage the monthly and quaterly performance cycle evaluating the asset based performance of the Group

In this role you will report into the General Manager of the Benelux DLL organization and will act as a sparring partner to the Rabobank Lease senior leadership.

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Day to day:

• Develop and lead the execution of the Group Lease (asset based finance) Strategy via annual plans and close cooperation with the business
• Establish tangible and measurable asset value creation (with the business owners) in a coordinated approach across key stakeholders/ asset based finance value chain
• Owning timelines, managing dependencies, setting and managing scope and expectations, highlighting potential risks and issues, informing teams of business priorities within DLL and Rabobank
• Develop reporting approach and tools for the Joint Governance to monitor progress on KPIs and Strategic execution.
• Ensure that relevant Committees, Boards and steering groups within DLL/Rabobank are able to monitor and track-trace key projects and programs (e.g. PARP)
• Use external and internal insights to make recommendations on the areas that require strategic adjustment or attention. Identify bottlenecks and risks and recommend response.
• Close collaboration with DLL and Rabobank stakeholders as product management, pricing, FR&R, business to ensure proper development and alignment of supporting strategic and commercial priorities.

Measures:

• Tangible and measurable plans based on the group lease strategy
• Asset and Product value (non asset) creation delivered within both organizations
• On-time and high standard of reporting

All members enjoy

• Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
• Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
• Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
• Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.
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Essentials:

• Degree in Business Administration, General Management, or Business Economics.
• 10 - 15 years of experience in the asset finance industry.
• Relevant experience in a leadership role / MT role.
• Proven ability to provide strategic vision and leadership to create business value.
• Demonstrated success in setting up new teams and structures
• Strong influencer with excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of navigating effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, inspiring and elevating them
• Experienced asset based leader with strong influencing skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and business English (both spoken and written)
• Understanding what it takes to establish effective asset management and remarketing processes

Extras:

• Business experience in DLL’s line of business and/or Rabobank is preferable

Choose wellbeing

DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.

Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

• Connection – Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
• Health – Manage mental, emotional and physical health
• Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
• Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities

These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL

Settling in

At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories.

But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL.

Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and an honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines.

Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more.

We are a cross-culture collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.

Good to know:

• Deadline for application: July 6th (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
• The selection process may involve an assessment.
• Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website.
• DLL’s referral program applies
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• For more information, please contact our Talent acquisition partner Pim Meeuwis via pim.meeuwis@dllgroup.com

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