Head of ESG Risk

The role creation is subject to the Works Council positive advice and implementation of the new structure resulted as a consequence of Risk RfA on 1 April 2026.

The team
The mission of Integrated Risk is focused on providing risk identification aggregation and insight capabilities at Group level across the various Risk domains. The department deploys these capabilities across risk functions to maintain overarching oversight of risk governance policies and frameworks and to steer group-wide model development and implementation activities across locations.

Specific Function
The purpose of ESG Risk is to develop and maintain methodologies and models to identify manage and mitigate risks arising from ESG factors which are having an increasingly significant impact on financial performance regulatory compliance and organizational addition ESG-related compliance activities - such as those related to CSRD and sustainable product oversight i.e. greenwashing risk) - will be integrated into the existing the ESG risk framework.

Roles and responsibilities
Responsible for the overarching second line oversight of risks related to environmental social and governance (ESG) factors. Leads a team of experts to develop the ESG risk framework risk appetite statement and risk reporting. Coordinates climate risk within the Risk function and ensures regulatory compliance on ESG matters.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the ESG Risk Framework and oversee its implementation across ING. This includes the development and maintenance of ESG Risk Policies Models and Methodologies with a focus on negative impact and financial risk.

• Support the implementation of the ESG Risk Framework across Retail Banking Business Banking and Wholesale Banking.

• Map assess and implement ESG-related regulations in a timely and correct manner within the risk management frameworks. This ensures ING meets regulatory and societal expectations on ESG and continues to mature INGs ESG risk management capabilities.

• Develop maintain and execute the methodology for the Double Materiality Assessment.

• Maintain scenario analysis for ESG and ESG Risk Modelling with a focus on integration into the ICAAP and capital planning. Support the integration of ESG risk drivers into the ICAAP and regulatory models (IRB/IFRS9).

• Build and lead a high-performing team of senior regulatory experts. Set the vision and drive the delivery of ESG Risk capabilities. Manage performance and succession planning.

• Manage stakeholder relationships up to MBB L1; provide expert guidance to local risk units and oversee budgeting and resource alignment with the regulatory strategy.

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that youll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on return well back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. Furthermore you have:

• University / Postgraduate (masters degree)

• Extensive second-line of defence experience with strong expertise in ESG and sustainability regulatory frameworks and people management.

• Over 10-15 year experience providing subject-matter expertise in ESG risk management regulation compliance supervision or related fields.

• Proven ability in interpreting ESG risk strategy and policies to define and deliver objectives over medium to long term horizons while effectively steering and organising expert teams.

• High decision quality: consistently strives for timely high-quality decisions balancing strategic trade-offs and elaborating complex analyses quickly.

• Decisive leadership: makes timely and tough decisions skillfully balancing analysis with action to maintain momentum.

• Self-awareness and growth mindset: uses feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and development areas.

• Inclusive leadership: fosters an environment where individual contributions are recognised and valued.

• Results-driven: consistently delivers results even under pressure and holds self and others accountable for commitments.

• Financial acumen: applies key financial indicators to inform sound business decisions.

• Integrity and trust: earn the confidence of others through honesty authenticity and ethical conduct.

• Strategic foresight: anticipates future opportunities and challenges translating them into actionable strategies.

• Holistic thinking: effectively aligns day-to-day activities with long-term objectives.

Reporting Line and Classification

Head of ESG Risk Head of Financial Risk Management II reports hierarchically to Head of Integrated Risk located in Amsterdam
This position is classified as: Head of Financial Risk Management II JG 22 Job Title: Head of ESG Risk Job Family Group: Risk Management Job Family: Financial Risk

Questions

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An Enhanced Reliability Screening and positive clearance is required for appointment to this sensitive position.