Investment & Interest Rate Risk Management, Director

Group Treasury | Investment & Interest Rate Risk Management | Director | New York City

About ING: 

In Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients. 

When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.

About the position:

The Director of Investments & Interest Rate Risk Management will lead the strategic management of ING America’s High-Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) portfolio and oversee interest rate risk mitigation strategies. This role is critical to ensuring optimal liquidity positioning, regulatory compliance, and balance sheet resilience within the broader framework of the global treasury strategy.

About the department:

Group Treasury at ING Americas is responsible for managing and monitoring ING’s capital, funding, and liquidity positions across both business-as-usual and stress scenarios. This includes oversight of regulatory liquidity metrics and ensuring alignment with global treasury strategy.

The function facilitates risk and funding transfers from business lines to the Group Treasury books, sourcing funding from both the local U.S. market and Group-level channels. It actively manages associated interest rate, FX, and liquidity risks through the use of derivatives, including interest rate swaps and FX forwards.

In addition, Group Treasury oversees the management of the High-Quality Liquid Asset (HQLA) portfolio to ensure compliance with LCR and NSFR requirements, while optimizing yield and liquidity. The team also leads interest rate hedging strategies to mitigate structural risk on the U.S. balance sheet.

Group Treasury further advises business lines on pricing and potential balance sheet impacts of lending and deposit products, ensuring that commercial decisions are aligned with funding and risk objectives.

Responsibilities :

Investment Management (HQLA)

• Manage the HQLA portfolio in the region in alignment with liquidity requirements
• Optimize asset allocation across Treasuries, Agencies, and other eligible instruments
• Collaborate with Head Office treasury to align investment strategy with group-level objectives

Interest Rate Risk Management

• Design and execute hedging strategies to manage interest rate risk across the U.S. balance sheet
• Monitor daily interest rate risk exposures against approved limits
• Oversee Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB) exposure for the U.S. entity
• Ensure compliance with hedge accounting standards and documentation requirements

Market Intelligence

• Monitor macroeconomic trends, central bank policy developments, and market conditions relevant to interest rate, FX, and liquidity risks
• Contribute to internal market commentary and strategy discussions across GT and other functions

Qualifications and Competencies

• 10+ years of experience in treasury, trading, or fixed income portfolio management
• FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses are required, or must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe following onboarding.
• Deep understanding of HQLA requirements, interest rate derivatives and regulatory frameworks
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with Bloomberg, risk systems and treasury flatforms
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience managing cross-boarder stakeholders
• Knowledge in Python and/or SQL/VBA preferred  

Salary Range $216,000-$273,000

In addition to comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, and competitive PTO, ING provides a broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with commuting and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services. #LI-DNI