Change Expert V – CDO Portfolio Office

As a technology-enabled and digital-led bank data is at the heart of everything we do. It powers how we measure risk assess performance and make decisions. To ensure we unlock the full value of our data we must guarantee its completeness accuracy auditability traceability and protection. The Global Data Organisation serves as the first line of defense in securing robust data chains working in close collaboration with all functions business lines and countries across the Bank. The Global Chief Data Office (CDO) plays a pivotal role in this mission. As a central organizational unit the CDO partners with stakeholders across the enterprise to enable frictionless customer journeys support ESG-driven innovation and deliver data products that enhance decision-making. With emerging trends such as digital wallets on the horizon and increasing regulatory expectations around data governance the CDO is evolving to meet these challenges head-on ensuring our data remains both a strategic asset and a safeguarded resource.

The Opportunity

The CDO Portfolio Office is the central team within INGs Global Chief Data Office (CDO) responsible for driving and tracking the Banks regulatory data transformation portfolio. The office ensures delivery in line with supervisory expectations oversees the advancement of key enterprise-wide data capabilities and integrates financial management and sourcing activities to enable stronger coordination and strategic alignment across the global data organization. The team develops a comprehensive integrated quarterly CDO roadmap monitors progress against global milestones and ensures consistent communication and stakeholder engagement across the Bank.

As a Change Expert V within the CDO Portfolio Office you will leverage your financial expertise transformation experience and operational excellence to support the CDOs strategic and regulatory agenda. You will be responsible for financial stewardship driving process improvements and delivering actionable insights that enable the CDO to achieve its objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial guidance and support to the Global Chief Data Officer and CDO Management Team enabling informed decision-making on transformation initiatives.
• Lead budgeting forecasting and financial planning activities within the CDO domain ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and proactively engaging stakeholders to drive financial performance.
• Deliver clear data-driven financial insights translating complex information into actionable recommendations for both operational and strategic decisions.
• Drive process improvement initiatives leveraging Lean Six Sigma and other methodologies to optimize cost structures and enhance operational efficiency.
• Track and report on the financial performance of all data-related activities across the Bank (approx. 2500 FTE) ensuring transparency accountability and alignment with enterprise-wide data investment goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Financial Controller ensuring consistency in financial reporting compliance and alignment across planning and actuals.
• Provide financial planning and analysis support for key transformation programs and strategic initiatives ensuring financial risks and opportunities are well understood and managed.
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and drive successful project outcomes.
• Support cost modeling resource allocation and efficiency initiatives and contribute to the global sourcing and location strategy to optimize the data operating model.
• Enable a cohesive view of the global portfolio financials and data capabilities translating strategy into execution with clear milestones and measurable impact.

Your Competencies

• Masters degree in Finance Economics Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 10 years of experience in banking financial management or transformation roles with a proven track record in budgeting financial planning reporting and operational efficiency.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar process improvement certifications.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management project delivery and change management within large matrix organizations.
• Advanced skills in Excel PowerPoint and financial modeling; experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Analytical client-focused and proactive with an innovative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience in non-financial risk management and regulatory environments is highly valued.
• Ability to work effectively across functions business lines and geographies.

What We Offer

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience
• 2528 vacation days depending on contract
• Pension scheme 13th month salary and individual savings contribution (BIS)
• 8% holiday payment
• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

About ING

With 60000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries ING offers opportunities for people with initiative who want to help others take a step ahead in life and in business. Join us at the cutting edge of whats possible and help shape the future of data at ING.