Job Description

Group Finance is looking for a Head of Regulatory reporting with a strong financial reporting background and the ambition to lead of a key finance function within ING. Based at our Head Office in Amsterdam, you will be responsible for the delivery of high‑quality regulatory reporting, working closely with senior management, auditors and internal stakeholder in a internationally oriented environment.

The team
Group Finance is the corporate staff department responsible for the external financial and regulatory reporting. The Regulatory reporting team is responsible for all regulatory reporting at ING Group level. This includes monitoring and analysing the regulatory reports, answering ad hoc data requests and maintaining the day-to-day relationship with the regulators. The team also drives continuous improvements in the reporting processes and plays a key role in the implementation of new regulatory metrics and reports.

This is a dynamic environment as requirements and expectations of all stakeholders are continuously increasing. Besides external stakeholders, which includes auditors, supervisors and industry groups, the department supports internal stakeholders by providing insight in key developments and advising on the impact of regulatory developments.

Roles and responsibilities
As Head of Regulatory Reporting, you lead this team and are accountable for both content and process excellence, as well as for developing people in a dynamic environment.

• Organizing governance and processes (including checks and balances) to assume the responsibility for aforementioned reports, data deliveries and changes in the reporting process or infrastructure;
• Managing, facilitating and developing the employees to fulfill aforementioned responsibilities and coaching the employees;
• Defining a vision and strategy on regulatory reporting (process, organization, people) anticipating external developments and requirements, and taking into account ING’s current and future infrastructure;
• Set clear requirements for the global regulatory reporting processes now and in the future. Able to create, communicate and convince the organization with a clear vision;
• Establishing and maintaining an internal network with (regulatory) reporting managers and experts within ING Group, in- and outside the Finance domain.
• Build and manage relationships with the external auditor, supervisor(s) and other Dutch and international banks;
• Participate as a member in the ICLAAP committee and other governance bodies where relevant.

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’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

• Education and experience: You hold a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. You bring extensive experience (15+ years) in external and financial reporting, preferably within a complex, international financial services environment. You bring a solid understanding of governance and control frameworks.
• Technical expertise: You demonstrate strong expertise in regulatory reporting and related metrics and are capable of cope with financial reporting topics as well.
• Leadership skills: You have proven experience in leading a team, navigating a complex and international organisation and influencing (senior) stakeholders. You are comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels and can translate complexity into clear direction.
• Behaviour and competencies: You combine strong analytical skills with an eye for the big picture. You communicate clearly and confidently, operate effectively, and build strong working relationships across ING’s global network. Your behaviour is fully aligned with ING’s values and Orange Code.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, RA, ACCA or equivalent are preferred.
  

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

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• 25-28 vacation days depending on contract

• Pension scheme

• 13th month salary

• 8% Holiday payment

• Hybrid working

• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities

• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

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