Financial Strategy Specialist

At ING we are looking for Financial Strategy Specialist

Your role and work environment:

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Financial Strategy Specialist to join our Strategic Planning & Customer Value Team, within the Management Accounting team in Finance.

The Management Accounting team is in charge of driving the financial planning of the bank and supporting the organization towards our financial ambitions. Also, champions the strategy of the bank and cascades it into all teams while triggering strategic discussion and initiatives towards our long-term vision.

The purpose of the Management Accounting team is to be the strategic financial partner to the organization (ExCo, Tribes, WB Front Office & Budget Owners) for driving the discussions towards the delivery of the strategy. Being the best team together, supporting each other towards continuous personal & professional development.

Your key responsibilities:

Being the finance partner to senior management on key aspects to deliver on our strategy…

Contribute to the transformation of our operational model from two angles: customers value & efficiency.

Understand customer dynamics and contribute to enhance customer value model for profitability decisions.

Understand overall bank’s expenses development & dynamics in the medium / long-term financial planning.

Initiate and lead efficiency projects for supporting expenses management and that create business impact.

…being able to translate analyses and business performance into concise and powerful presentations.

Strategy papers and presentations.

Results Publication (internal and external).

Business Performance monitoring.

Local committees.

Monthly reporting of business performance to ExCo

Full control and analysis of the actual figures, understanding the external and internal income, expenses, risk costs, RWA and balance sheet developments.

Ad hoc analyses & research to support key strategic initiatives.

Monitoring competition and sector development for understanding the insights of the banking industry and its main trends.

What are we looking for?

Want to know if this job is made for you? These are some of the qualities that we value the most for this role. And if the shoe fits… don’t hesitate to apply!

A strong set of technical and analytical abilities:

Master’s or bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience (background in banking and/or strategy consulting is a plus).

Excellent analytical skills. Proven experience in advanced financial modelling and excel. Problem solving mindset.

Proven Project planning & organizational skills.

Well-developed cooperation and communication skills to be able to act as a linking pin and smoothly interact with all departments and colleagues involved.

Excellent speaking and writing skills in English is a must. Ability to work on an international level.

A leader of our Orange Code culture displaying the following behaviors:

Able to assume personal responsibility and address (internal) customer needs.

Problem analysis and judgement: Recognize key information, problem identification, research, various methods of analysis, establishment of connections and anticipation are key to your job. Strong analytical skills and a high level of curiosity are therefore vital.

Stay on top of trends and developments within their field and the market. Integrate acquired knowledge into performance of tasks.

Strategic thinking, establishing a link between current events, business strategy and long-term vision.

Initiative needed in, for example, improving processes and/or reports. Ensuring that creative ideas are also implemented.

You give and ask for constructive feedback.

What do we offer?

The time you spend at work, the challenges you face or the lessons you get are very important, but… What about your personal life? At ING we want your work to fulfill you in every way, and that is why we take care of even the smallest details.

Check out what is waiting for you!

Be flexible my friend

Our model is all about flexibility and accountability. Keeping both our customers and our colleagues needs in mind, you determine together which days you work at home and which you come to ING MAD to offer your best self. Do your thing.

Restaurant card

So that thinking about what to have for lunch doesn’t take up your time or your cravings.

Our house will be your home

In our offices you can find electric mobility solutions, doctor, hairdresser, gym, The Good Service (to help you with your errands) and much more!

Health insurance

For you and all your family (spouse/partner and children).

Life insurance

We help you protect what matters most to you.

Flexible remuneration

In addition, you will enjoy our flexible remuneration model, through a more tax-advantaged way, you will be able to access other services such as nursery, transport card, training aids…

Free company shuttle

It doesn't matter where you live. We have 6 routes (North, Central, South, A5, A42 and A6) to get you to our ING office in Madrid comfortably.

Banking benefits

Special loans with more beneficial conditions.

Special mortgage conditions after 6 months working at the bank.

And you can benefit from our pension plan after 1 month with us!

More vitality and more belonging

360º care of the employee (physical, mental, social connection & purpose).

Physiotherapy service on site.

Runners club with your own trainer.

Clinics with professional, world-class athletes.

Gympass service.

Employee Networks: Rainbow Lions (LGBTQI+) & Leonas.

Get to know us

We are a team of more than 1700 people sharing one idea: doing our bit in helping our clients create a better future for themselves, by providing them with the tools they need to get where they want to go.

A fully online bank where technology, innovation, simplicity and transparency are the main ingredients, and the first one to work with agile methodologies.

And although we are based in Spain, we are lucky to work in an international bank with presence in more than 40 countries.

We are proud to have a diverse team and we are committed to continue developing a culture of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation that represents all collectives in the society.

And even though we look orange on the outside, we are green on the inside. Our ambition in Sustainability is Empowering (y)our Sustainability journey. We are embarking on our path, for us, but we are also there for when our clints decide to embark on this journey.

Making things happen, helping others be successful, always being one step ahead—that’s our DNA. If you look at yourself in the mirror and your reflection matches our way of being and working…we are looking forward to meeting you!