Business Control Specialist IV (COO Finance)

At ING COO Finance we are looking for a Business Control Specialist with passion for Finance & IT risk who is enthusiastic, passionate and has a solid non-financial risk background and hands on mentality.

COO Finance is performing tasks and responsibilities on behalf of the ING Finance organisation globally. As Business Control Specialist you contribute to the design, preparation, monitor and coordination of programs and projects of the business control function, to challenge, advise and support the identification, analysis, and mitigation by 1st Line of Defence / business of (non) financial & IT risk control activities. Including raising the awareness throughout ING COO Finance and monitor that the 1st Line of Defence / business is complying with the risk appetite and escalates where necessary.

For this position you need to be organizational sensitive and require people and project skills. Empathy and a positive mindset will help you align with your COO Finance colleagues and business partners.

The Team

As Business Control Specialist, you will be part of the Control & Compliance team which is part of the CoE Operating Model Effectiveness & Transformation department. The team is located in Amsterdam and in Manila and mainly performs quality assurance assignments across the COO Finance department in Amsterdam & Manila on behalf of the global COO Finance management team. You are providing an objective opinion about the quality of (non) financial & IT risk control activities within the COO Finance.

Working with a variety of internal stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment will offer you a global overview on how ING manages Financial, IT & NFR processes and the opportunity to support quality assurance of the COO Finance organization on the different Financial frameworks (f.e. PCS FRR, PCS IOBA, MS EUC/UDA, MS Sourcing), NFR activities and IT controls. You will report to the Expert Lead Operational Effectiveness & Compliance.

Roles and responsibilities 

The Business Control Officer:

• You perform quality assurance assignments on (non) financial & IT risk control activities COO Finance globally;
• You participate in designated projects, developments, or business initiatives, advising on (non) financial & IT risk controls;
• You work effectively with the different departments within COO Finance, it’s internal Business Partners and global functions like ORM, IRM, CAS and NFR.
• You perform and assist in other non-financial risk management activities where the need arises, for instance guiding the development and interpretation of governance documents, test planning such like Key Control/SOX Testing / audits.

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

As a Business Control Specialist you have the following traits and experience:

• University BSc Degree or equivalent, preferably in Finance and/or IT field;
• 4-8 years’ experience in Audit or (Non-Financial) Risk Management;
• Knowledge of and experience with Audit assignments, Finance & IT Control Assessments, Key Control/SOX Testing.
• Collaboration skills and ability to work across both functional and geographical lines;
• Pro-activeness and persuasiveness;
• Good analytical skills and sound judgment;
• Knowledge of Banking business, processes, procedures, systems, and associated laws & regulations;
• Knowledge and experience in one or more IT Security areas.

Rewards & benefits  

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions here.  

The benefits of working with us at ING include: 

• A salary indication tailored to your qualities and experience within GJA17 / FS11
• 36 or 40 hour workweek (4 day week possible on 36 hpw)
• Individual leave: 24+2 individual holiday days based on 36 hr workweek
• Diversity leave: 3 days per year (1,5 paid, 1,5 unpaid)
• CSR days: up to 2 days per year to actively engage in society by volunteering
• 13th month salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary
• Mobility card
• Attractive pension scheme
• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation

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Please note, multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.

About us 

With 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us and apply today!