Vice President, Internal Audit - BSA/AML

Wholesale Banking | Corporate Audit Services | Vice President | New York

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:

This role supports Corporate Audit Services (CAS) Americas by executing and contributing to risk‑based audit and assurance activities, with a focus on the Finance and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) /AML domains across ING’s U.S. operations. The position offers exposure to complex regulatory topics, senior stakeholders, and cross‑functional processes, while supporting audits, continuous monitoring, and issue closure activities. The successful candidate will help deliver high‑quality, independent assurance that strengthens governance, risk management, and control effectiveness.

About the department:

Corporate Audit Services (CAS) is ING Group’s global internal audit function, headquartered in Amsterdam, and is widely recognized for its strong expertise, collaboration, and adherence to Institute of Internal Auditors standards. CAS Americas, based in New York, executes all internal audits across the Americas region for ING Wholesale Banking operations in the U.S. and Mexico, operating in a hybrid model. Audits are delivered by small, specialized teams and aim to provide independent assurance, assess governance, risk management, and controls against regulatory and ING standards, and recommend improvements to add value to the organization.

Responsibilities :

• Execute and lead key assurance activities (including audits, continuous monitoring, and issue closure assessments) to evaluate risk exposure, control effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide clear, actionable insights to management on the severity, impact, and root causes of key risks.
• Engage and facilitate structured discussions with stakeholders on risk exposures, their business impact, and the effectiveness of risk management practices.
• Support regulatory interactions by preparing and reviewing high‑quality written materials, analyses, and responses.
• Collaborate with central Subject Matter Expert (SME) teams to leverage specialized knowledge, support assurance activities, and ensure alignment with ING quality standards, emerging risks, and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Qualifications: a Bachelor degree with at least one certification from CIA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, FRM (or comparable) or a willingness to obtain one. A Master or postgraduate degree is a plus.

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of internal audit experience within U.S. regulated financial institutions or public accounting (Big 4 or comparable), with strong understanding of business lines and key U.S. banking regulations, particularly across Finance and BSA/AML frameworks.

• Competencies:
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Professionally sceptic and curious attitude.
  • Strong communication skills (verbally and in writing).
  • Client oriented, team player and creative: strives for innovation, improvement, and efficiency, and be able to perform under pressure.
  • Candidate should have a ‘make it happen mentality’, a clear interest in the financial services industry and a willingness to continuously learn and improve.

Salary Range $157,000-$198,000

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.