Vice President - Finance, Policies and Procedures

Finance Policies & Procedures Vice-President New York

Finance, Vice-President, New York

About ING

In Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients.

When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen.

We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered.

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.

About the position

In this role you will be the driving force behind the firm’s accounting and regulatory reporting policies. Using your analytical mindset and independent thinking, you will determine the appropriate accounting and regulatory treatment of transactions and events.

You will also support internal stakeholders (. business lines and risk management) by providing pro-active business analysis and advice.

In addition, you will be involved in ING’s global initiatives, giving you the opportunity to build a global network that can also support your activities in the ING Americas.

About the department

This position is part of the newly formed Policies & Procedures within the Finance function of ING Americas. The purpose of the team is to guide the organization in the application of accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal control expectations.

This is in close cooperation with Finance management, the business, Legal, Compliance and ING colleagues around the world.

Responsibilities :

• Advice on appropriate accounting and regulatory treatment of transactions and events
• Set the firm’s US GAAP accounting policy and update policies to align with internal and external developments
• Educate colleagues on accounting principles and regulatory requirements, and how these apply to transactions and events
• Utilize your expertise to pro-actively provide advice to local and global initiatives
• Stay informed on the latest external developments and prepare the organization for these developments

Qualifications and Competencies

• Detailed understanding of US GAAP
• 5 year of experience applying US GAAP for banks, either as a preparer or auditor
• Experience with regulatory reporting requirements for banks is highly beneficial but not required
• Experience applying IFRS is beneficial but not required
• Previous experience in a US Bank, Broker Dealer and / or Swap Dealer business environment a plus.
• Undergraduate / Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field
• Certified Public Accountant or similar experience
• Analytical and independent thinking
• Clear and accurate communication, both written and spoken
11 days ago