Isabel
Manager Customer Experience & Service Management
🇧🇪Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium2 months ago
MidFull TimeEN
Let’s shape the future of finance - together
At Isabel, we believe that real innovation happens when people and ideas connect
That’s why we’re building more than technology, we’re building an ecosystem.
One where every voice counts, and where your work can truly make a difference.
We’re looking for curious minds and collaborative builders. People who believe success means growing together, learning from each other, and challenging the status quo.
If that sounds like you, keep reading.
What you’ll do
Do you get energy from helping teams deliver an outstanding customer experience – especially in a complex, high-impact environment like financial services?
Are you equally at ease talking SLAs and KPIs as you are coaching people and driving change? Then this role might be for you.
We’re looking for a Manager Customer Experience & Service Management to lead and further shape our Customer Service Operations team for Isabel. You’ll be responsible for ensuring our customers receive exceptional support, while you continuously improve how we work, leveraging data, technology and AI.
You’ll play a key role in a highly regulated, compliance-sensitive environment, where reliability, trust and customer satisfaction are critical.
Your tasks will include:
Lead & grow the Customer Service organization
Manage and inspire a team of:
First-line Support Specialists
Second-line (more technical) Support Specialists
Service Delivery Managers
Create a culture of accountability, empathy, ownership and continuous improvement.
Coach, mentor and develop team members so they can grow in their roles and careers.
Run & optimize daily operations
Oversee day-to-day operations of Customer Service & Service Delivery.
Ensure we meet and exceed SLAs and KPIs, with strong focus on quality, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.
Act as the key escalation point for complex, high-impact or sensitive customer issues.
Drive digital transformation & AI automation
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes (e.g. AI-powered support, self-service, knowledge management).
Define and prioritize digital transformation initiatives within Customer Service.
Work closely with Team Digital to implement and scale these solutions.
Collaborate across the business
Partner with Product, Compliance, IT, and Sales so that customer support stays aligned with:
Product evolution
Regulatory requirements
Commercial and retention goals
Contribute to strategic, cross-functional initiatives that impact customer experience and operational resilience.
Use data to improve customer experience
Monitor and report on:
Customer health indicators
Feedback and complaint trends
Operational performance and service quality
Translate insights into concrete improvement plans and follow up on execution.
Ensure compliance & manage risk
Ensure service operations comply with financial regulations and internal policies (e.g. GDPR, PSD2, risk & security frameworks).
Proactively identify operational risks and implement mitigation actions.
Manage vendor and external support partner relationships, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
What makes you a great fit
This high-impact role is ideal if you want to shape the future of our Customer Service & Service Delivery organization (including Ai-driven transformations) and this at the intersection of customers, operations, technology and compliance.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
Experience & knowledge
7–10 years of experience in customer support, service desk or help desk environments.
Experience in financial services or other regulated sectors is a strong plus.
At least 5 years of people management experience leading support or service teams.
Solid understanding of ITIL / Service Management principles
ITIL Foundation certification is a plus.
Experience managing service operations in compliance-sensitive environments (payments, data privacy, etc.).
Hands-on experience with CRM, ticketing and customer analytics tools.
Proven affinity with AI, automation and process optimization.
Skills & mindset
Strategic thinker who can balance customer retention, operational efficiency and risk management.
Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills.
Analytical, data-driven, and comfortable using metrics to drive decisions and improvements.
Deep understanding of financial services operations and regulatory constraints, or willingness to rapidly acquire it.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – you can align and influence across teams.
Resilient, adaptable and calm under pressure.
Skilled in vendor and partner management.
Proactive, solution-oriented and always looking for ways to improve the customer journey.
Languages
You are fluent in Dutch, French and English (spoken and written).
Why join us
At Isabel, we offer more than a job, we offer a place to grow, contribute, and thrive.
A human-sized Belgian company (250 people) where your ideas and impact matter
50% hybrid work, flexible hours, and autonomy to manage your time
Coaching, training, and tailored development paths for every career stage
A flat, collaborative structure with real ownership and cross-functional work
Competitive rewards: Flex Income Plan, annual bonus, insurance, meal vouchers
A strong engagement culture and inclusive mindset
Easy mobility options: our MOBI strategy supports flexible, low-footprint commuting, whether by bike, public transport, or electric car
Professional gatherings that encourage collaboration and networking, as well as fun and purposeful activities led by our BeFun team
A certified Top Employer with 30 years of tech leadership and ambition
Ready to join us?
Your voice, your vision, and your impact all have a place here.
Let’s shape smarter solutions and a stronger digital economy. Together.
