CFO Financial Markets

This is the most exciting time to join Finance FM. Our journey is built on deep business partnership, powered by technology changes, and fuelled by passionate people who create impact that matters.

Your role

The Financial Markets (FM) strategy is to service institutional, corporate and retail clients with the financial markets products that they require. It's a client-powered business franchise.

To support the global FM business, the FM value chain delivers financial markets products to clients in the most operationally efficient manner in the various countries and legal entities required by global and local regulations. Finance, Risk Management, Tech and Operations are part of this value chain.

Your key responsibilities

As CFO Financial Markets you steer several teams which deliver financial, regulatory and management reporting and control for FM. You partner with senior leaders in the development and rollout of the business’ vision and strategy to improve and safeguard financial results.

The function will be responsible for the Finance and Product Control activities for Financial Markets globally, reporting directly to the CFO Wholesale Banking. You will hierarchically manage 2 managers in head office and functionally 4 managers in the regions. Key driver for the establishment of this new function is the transfer of Product Control from Financial Risk to Finance Wholesale Banking, bringing all FM Finance and Product Control activities under one functional line within Finance Wholesale Banking.

It’s key you bring an inclusive, inspiring leadership style that builds trust and develops talent, while staying focused and resilient through change.

As CFO Financial Markets you:

• Engage with senior stakeholders within Financial Markets, Finance, MBB and other key areas and be part of Management Teams for WB FM (extended) and WB Finance.
• Lead the financial and regulatory closing processes, covering amongst others financial reporting, SOX and controls, valuation topics and GV&IC.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to safeguard valuation and P&L risk drivers.
• Lead the planning & budgeting cycle and align with strategic business and organizational direction and drive the financial performance of the Financial Markets business in line with approved planning and budgets.
• Drive the design and execution of the Finance strategy for Financial Markets, shaping people, processes, systems, controls, and data.
• Set the future operating model and organisation for Product Control and drive the implementation and integration of Product Control activities in Finance.
• Collaborate with technology teams to enhance financial systems and reporting capabilities.
• Engage with internal and external auditors and supervisors.

What you bring:

As CFO Financial Markets you also need: 

• A master’s degree in finance or equivalent (e.g. Business Economics, Accounting, Auditing).
• At least 15 years of managerial experience in a (business) control, risk management, accounting and/or product control activities in Financial Markets and/or Treasury position.
• The ability (proven track record) to define and execute on a strategic direction.
• Excellent (senior) stakeholder management and communication skills (verbal and written, in English).
• To have strong ability to influence and align stakeholders toward a shared financial vision.

We offer you

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life.

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• A clear purpose, a unique offer, and a range of flexible compensation and other benefits within GJA23.
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless opportunities to realize your ambitions.
• An informal, dynamic environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors.
• A progressive and agile way of working, where new ideas are valued over convention.

Furthermore, within the organization, you can count on a range of opportunities to invest in your personal and professional growth.

Want to apply directly?

Upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the “Apply” button. 

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!