International Talent Program, Americas: Finance

Wholesale Banking  | CFO | International Trainee | NYC

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.

Responsibility from day one

We understand how important it is to supply the right financial information at the right time and at ING we are always broadening our horizons. Our people have a forward-thinking mentality, a strong can-do spirit and enjoy working in an agile environment. Our Finance professionals operate as strategic advisors to senior management. The Finance track of the ITP puts you in the fast lane to becoming a specialist or a Finance manager in this vital business function; you’ll develop your financial knowledge and agility in a fast-paced environment where every decision counts.

Your journey: 2 years. 3 rotations.

• Rotation 1: Your HR trainee manager will assist you in choosing your first rotation based on your own interest and learning goals. This rotation lasts approximately six months. For example, you could be involved in parts or all of the full Finance lifecycle.  For example within Management Accounting, you can focus on performance metrics and KPIs.  In Financial Accounting, you can focus on periodic financial reporting deliverables.  In Regulatory Reporting, you can be involved in reporting specific results to local regulators.  In Tax you can prepare specific federal and state tax returns. In Finance Transformation you can participate in the automation of various financial deliverables.

• Rotation 2: With these new experiences and contacts, you are in charge of arranging your second rotation. In true ING spirit, you take it on and make it happen. We encourage it to gain international experience during this six-month period, which is not only great fun but also good for your personal and professional development.

• Rotation 3:  After two rotations, you now have a better understanding of which direction you would like to go and are ready to choose your third rotation. Are you broadening your knowledge within your track, or would you like to explore a business area within another track? During your third rotation you’ll start networking for your fixed position. This permanent role lets you go deeper into the field Finance right from the start. You expand your knowledge and hone your skills, while working on your further development within a specific business line such as Management Accounting or perhaps you prefer to work at corporate level in Capital Management.

Training and Coaching

Your HR trainee manager coaches you during your three rotations. For extra guidance you can reach out to your line manager or ask a senior manager to mentor you. During the second year of your traineeship you’ll also benefit from a few personal sessions with an external coach. During your traineeship, you participate in two Global Trainee events focused on professional and personal skills together with all ING’s trainees – across all tracks – from around the world. On top of this, throughout the year various virtual trainee days are organized where you’ll learn about ING and work on your professional skills.

Your benefits

Besides many opportunities to grow personally and professionally there are more benefits to working at ING including Impressive training package; Virtual Quarterly training days, two training courses of your choosing, 2 Global Trainee Events

Our Finance trainee

• Is a dynamic relationship builder and forward thinker with strong communication skills
• Has experience within the Finance domain (i.e. accountancy, audit or tax) either through internship or work experience
• Is interested in the financial services sector, has an innovative take on process- improvement, efficiency and approaches their work enthusiastically with teammates and stakeholders 
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