Compliance Expert | Investments Services & Financial Instruments @ING Bank

Mission

Identifies, assesses, advises on, monitors and reports on the ING’s compliance risks to help the organization avoid failure (or perceived failure) to comply with applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards. Develops and/or implements and/or apply relevant rules and controls to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulation and internal standards. Activity does not include FCC (KYC/AML/CFT/FATCA/CRS responsibilities).

About the team

We are a collaborative Compliance team supporting the organization in identifying, assessing and managing compliance risks. We work closely with business teams, Legal and other relevant stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into clear and practical guidance. We value collaboration, sound judgement and a proactive mindset, while continuously looking for ways to simplify and improve how we work.

Your day to day

• Challenge risk management and control processes and ensure corrective actions are taken when needed in relation with investment services and financial instruments. The knowledge and practical experience on investment services and financial instruments is essential, together with a solid understanding of MiFID requirements and the related regulatory framework, including investor protection, client classification, suitability and appropriateness, product governance, inducements, conflicts of interest, best execution, and transparency requirements.
• Challenge risk management and control processes and ensure corrective actions are taken when needed in relation with banking services/products, from the perspective of risks related to consumer protection, competition, conflict of interest, etc.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and identify opportunities to simplify and improve Compliance processes.
• Gather, analyse and summarise data accurately and on time for reporting purposes.
• Respond to questions from internal and external stakeholders by providing clear guidance on relevant policies and involving the appropriate experts when further interpretation is required.
• Support interactions with the relevant supervisory authorities on Compliance matters, including analysing requests and ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, practical guidance for stakeholders. Develop or update local policies and standards where required.
• Investigate Compliance incidents and reports in a timely manner and provide appropriate advice. Work closely with internal teams to reduce risk exposure and ensure Compliance programmes and regulatory requirements are effectively implemented.
• Stay up to date, in collaboration with Legal, on legal, regulatory and industry developments that may impact Compliance Risk Management.

What you bring to the team

• Strong knowledge of the ASF regulatory framework and practical experience in investment services and financial instruments is essential, together with a solid understanding of MiFID requirements and the related regulatory framework, including investor protection, client classification, suitability and appropriateness, product governance, inducements, conflicts of interest, best execution, and transparency requirements.
• Strong knowledge of the Romanian legal and regulatory framework, including requirements and regulations issued by the NBR, as well as relevant international Compliance and risk management requirements (eg. competition, market abuse, customer protection and conflicts of interest).
  Please note: this role does not cover FCC activities such as KYC, AML, CFT, FATCA or CRS.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant banking products, businesses and services.
• Strong technical expertise and execution skills, with the ability to manage tasks independently, accurately and on time, take ownership, work proactively and handle multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant internal policies, rules and procedures.
• University degree, preferably in Law or Economics.
• Previous experience in Compliance or a related field.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, email and internet-based tools.
• Good written and spoken English.

What we offer

• Impactful work in a fun and collaborative environment.
• Open-concept offices designed for both team work and relaxation.
• Corporate events and social gatherings.
• Hybrid way of working with flexible working schedule and short week options.
• Monthly budget on Benefit platform.
• Extra annual leave days depending on the total length of working experience.
• Growth opportunities through upskilling/ reskilling programs and a variety of learning and development platforms: ING Learning Centre, Udemy, Bookster, as well as through trainings and certifications.
• Possibility to access Internal roles, International Short-Term Assignments or Long-Term Assignments.
• Context to make an impact through Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility projects.

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Discover ING Bank Romania

ING believes in a world where everyone has the right to grow and progress in their own way. We express this in our global tagline, “do your thing”. Perhaps more than in any other large company, we extend our belief in the power of autonomy to our own people. But there’s a catch. In return for great freedom, we expect people to do great things for our customers, our stakeholders, and ING at large.

To work here is to be surrounded by people who are energetic, ambitious, friendly and respectful: talented specialists who take the responsibility and autonomy to make great things happen. We stay curious, thrive on change, and seek new and better ways to make it happen. Active in Romania for more than 30 years, ING Bank pioneered and challenged the local banking industry. Technology and innovation are at the core of what we do, making our products relevant for our customers’ lives and businesses.

ING Bank Romania is the only bank with an organic growth within the top 10 local banks by assets, without acquisitions of client portfolios or other banks. ING Bank Romania is an universal bank with more than 2 million customers from three business segments: individuals (retail), SME and Mid-Corporate companies and Wholesale Banking.

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