Job Description

About ING International Talent Programme (ITP)

Joining the ING International Talent Programme (ITP) gives you the opportunity to play an active role in driving the change ING aims to achieve. Over the course of 18 months, you will deepen your expertise in your chosen discipline while gaining insight into ING’s complex IT environment. A wide range of training opportunities will also support your personal development, helping you discover your strengths and further build on them.

* This is a full-time, permanent role, 40 hours/week.

Discover ING Hubs Romania

ING Hubs Romania offers 130 services in software development, data management, non-financial risk & compliance, audit, and retail operations to 24 ING units worldwide, with the help of over 2000 high-performing engineers, risk, and operations professionals.

We started out in 2015 as ING’s software development hub, then steadily expanded our range to include more services and competencies. Now we provide borderless services with bank-wide capabilities and operate from two locations: Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca

Our tech capabilities remain the core of our business, with more than 1800 colleagues active in Data Management, Touchpoint Channels & Integration, Core Banking, and Global Products.

We enjoy a flexible way of working and a highly collaborative environment, where fair and constructive feedback is encouraged.

For us, impact isn't a perk. It's the driver of our work. We are guided and rewarded by a shared desire to make the world a better place, one innovative solution at a time. Our colleagues make it their job to do impactful things and they love doing it in good company. Do you?

The mission

This comprehensive programme is designed to equip talented graduates with the knowledge, skills, and hands‑on experience needed to become ING’s future leaders. You’ll have the opportunity to shape your own ideas about banking in an open and supportive environment that encourages innovation and initiative.

The programme is truly international, bringing together over 100 trainees across 14 countries. Each year includes a global event designed as an immersive bootcamp, where you’ll focus on developing your personal and professional skills while connecting with peers from around the world.

Your journey as a trainee

The banking industry is evolving, and there has never been a more exciting time to be part of it.

At ING Hubs Romania, we are a team of engineers developing software solutions for multiple countries across ING. The projects we deliver impact millions of clients worldwide and play a key role in driving ING’s digital transformation. We work in an agile environment and value proactive individuals with a can‑do approach to problem solving, who use their curiosity to continuously broaden their knowledge and skills.

Now more than ever, Tech is the beating heart of ING. Apply for the Tech track!

As a trainee on the Tech track, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of IT projects where you can make a meaningful impact. Your work will contribute directly to ING’s technology landscape and business ambitions.

We focus on five key business areas: Core Banking Development, Global Products, Digital Channels, Data Management, and Global Retail Solutions. Along the way, you’ll be exposed to modern technologies and concepts such as artificial intelligence, functional programming, continuous deployment, and web components—building skills that are highly relevant in today’s digital world.

Your ITP rotations
Over the course of 18 months, you’ll explore different areas within ING through a structured rotation program. You’ll have the opportunity to kick‑start your career in roles such as Java Developer, DevOps Engineer, IT Security Engineer, or Core Banking Developer, gaining hands‑on experience while discovering where your interests and strengths align best.

During this year and a half, you’ll complete three rotations, each lasting six months. In the second rotation, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work abroad on one of your projects. With ING’s global presence, this international experience could take you to locations such as Singapore, the United States, Poland, Australia, or Spain.

Areas of development

You will benefit from diverse training sessions on topics such as:

• Banking skills
  Gain a solid understanding of ING’s strategy, learn the fundamentals of banking from a broad perspective, and explore the environment in which we operate.
• Personal skills
  Develop essential capabilities such as leadership, communication, and collaboration.
• Professional expertise
  Gain relevant, role‑specific expertise within your chosen trainee track.
• Sustainability
  We aim to be a leading bank in building a sustainable future for our company, our customers, society, and the environment. That’s why we offer you the opportunity to be a pioneer in helping define new, more sustainable ways of doing business.

What you’ll bring to the team

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree, preferably in Mathematics, Informatics, Econometrics, Computer/Data Science, Information Management or Statistics;
• A maximum of 2 years of professional experience;
• Involvement in extracurricular activities (such as board or committee experience, volunteer work, internships) to prove your leadership development and interest in the track that you applied for;
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal;

• Some understanding of the economic landscape and an interest to further discover the banking industry;
• Passion about technology;
• Enthusiasm about working in a team environment;
• An unconditional drive to turn your ideas into reality;
• Willingness to learn more about banking/finance;
• Integrity and responsibility;
• Growth mindset and endless curiosity;
• A natural interest in sustainabilityESG (Environmental-Social Governance).

What we offer

• Global events

Take part in 2-3 weeks global events each year, alongside other ING International Talent Programme participants from around the world (during the first 18 months, you will mainly be based in Bucharest).

• Job rotations

Gain exposure to multiple business units during the first 18 months through structured rotations, including the opportunity to work abroad for 3–6 months in one of ING’s international locations (if circumstances allow).

• International onboarding

After your local onboarding, you’ll travel to ING’s headquarters in Amsterdam for a two‑week international onboarding experience, designed to connect you with fellow trainees and introduce you to ING at a global level (if circumstances allow).

• Training & learning experiences

Benefit from diverse training sessions and learning opportunities across different business lines, helping you strengthen your knowledge and expand your skill set.

• Mentoring
  Receive continuous support from experienced ING executives, who will guide your personal and professional development through regular feedback and coaching.
• Specialized role
  After completing the 18 months of job rotations, you’ll step into your first dedicated assignment within the data domain, putting your newly acquired skills into practice.

Get on the fast track with a traineeship and apply now!

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