eFinancialCareers

• Company

  ING Investment Management

• Location

  Netherlands-South-Holland

• Compensation

  Loondienst

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  19 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  585767

(Senior) Risk ManagerING Investment Management The Hague
 
 Are you a can-do spirit with a passion for investment and do you enjoy working in an international setting? If you’re interested in a dynamic work environment that requires you to react quickly to economic, financial and political developments around the world, start at ING Investment Management. Build on our ambition to be recognised as a top-tier asset manager.
 ING Investment Management (ING IM) is ING's main investor, operates in more than 30 countries, including some of the world’s fastest growing economies, such as China, India, Brazil and many Eastern European countries, and is one of the top-25 asset managers worldwide. We provide a comprehensive range of investment solutions and services to our clients and partners. We manage assets for institutional clients, fund distributors and the ING labels.
 With assets under management amounting to almost € 333 billion, ING IM’s portfolio is one of the largest in the world. Worldwide 3,500 professionals watch over our clients’ money. We operate along regional lines with centres of expertise in Europe, Americas and Asia-Pacific.
 Within our Risk Management department we currently have a vacancy for the position of (Senior) Risk Manager. The Risk Management control framework focuses on protecting the ING IM organisation and fulfilling its fiduciary obligation towards its clients. The Risk Management department is divided into 5 teams:

• Operational Risk Management
• Investment Restriction Monitoring
• Fund Risk & Systems Technology
• PAS Risk & Credit Risk
• Risk Governance, Policies & Solutions (RGPS)

The vacancy for the position of (Senior) Risk Manager is within the Risk Goverance, Policies & Solutions team.
 Your responsibilities will include:

• To contribute to the implementation of the agreed visions and strategy for Risk Management
• To proactively align with (strategic) business developments of ING IM
• To contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of risk policies, procedures and standards and oversee the adherence to them
• To monitor, control, report, analyse and advise on the investment and credit risks of the Solutions department
• To manage the Seed Capital process
• To contribute to periodical meetings, reports/dashboards (including European Risk Committee, Market & Credit Risk Committee, regulatory reports, ING Group reports) and advise on risk management to stakeholders
• To contribute to the design and implementation of the department's annual communication plan, and to the development and availability of training programs for ING IM staff as well as for RM staff
• To contribute to the resolution of audit findings and provide monthly updates on the resolution progress
• To manage relationships with the other Risk Management teams, ING IM departments and with departments of ING Group (e.g. Corporate Risk Management)
• To represent RGPS/Risk Management when requested in local/regional/global projects, relevant meetings/committees and provide input

 What do we offer?There is more than an average degree of creativity and entrepreneurship needed to build success in your area of expertise. ING challenges her employees, but also gives something in return. We offer:

• To work with some of the most talented people in your field with the ambition to become a top tier asset manager
• A stimulating and open work environment
• A highly pro-active approach to your career including extensive training and travel budget at one of the world’s largest financial services institutions
• Competitive salary and benefits including discount on mortgage loans and insurances and performance related bonus

 What do we expect from you?You’ll need to share our conviction that success, personal and organisational, is achieved through ‘doing well by doing right’ for our customers, our shareholders and each other. And you’ll need to show that when you think something is the right thing to do that you have the ambition, vision and conviction to win support for it.
 Yes, we know this is asking a lot, but the people this appeals to know they have what it takes. In terms of academic achievement and personal development, this is the kind of profile we have in mind:

• Masters' degree, preferably in a finance, economics or business discipline
• CFA or another relevant professional qualification in investment management is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years (8 years for Senior) of experience in asset management or related industry
• Minimum of 5 years (8 years for Senior) of experience in investment risk and/or credit risk, preferably in an international asset management/banking environment
• Strong affinity with IT, data processing and risk measurement systems
• Experience in interpreting and implementing laws and regulations from risk management's perspective
• Proven ability to identify and address business issues by applying market knowledge and creative reasoning
• Ability to manage projects from a distance and to work with tight deadlines
• Required competencies: drive to win, result oriented, influencing skills, team player mentality, social skills, focus, resilience, client driven, ability to create future value and to manage and lead others
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in French is a plus

Application & contact

Please apply online via the above link to ensure a smooth application procedure. Please note that applications via e-mail will not be considered. For more information regarding the role and/or selection procedure, please contact, Wouter Kaijser via Wouter.Kaijser@ingim.com.

Please note that you will work on local conditions and not on an expat contract.  Third party applications are not accepted.