Wholesale Banking | Corporate Audit Services | Vice President | NYC

About the position:

The Audit Vic President role in Corporate Audit Services (CAS) Americas supports the execution of risk‑based internal audits across ING’s U.S. Financial Markets activities and supporting value chain. This position plays an active role in delivering high‑quality, independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls, in line with regulatory expectations and ING standards.

Vice Presidents are expected to exercise professional judgment, assess complex processes, and engage directly with stakeholders, including senior management. The role offers hands‑on exposure to Financial Markets businesses, regulatory topics, and front‑to‑back processes, while operating within a highly regarded global internal audit function.

This position is well‑suited for professionals with several years of banking or audit experience who are looking to deepen their technical expertise, expand their understanding of financial markets and regulation, and take on increasing responsibility within a strong control environment.

About the department

Corporate Audit Services (CAS) is ING Group’s global internal audit function, headquartered in Amsterdam, and operates in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ standards. CAS is recognized for its strong professional expertise, independence, and collaborative approach.

CAS Americas, based in New York, is responsible for delivering internal audits across ING’s Wholesale Banking operations in the Americas, including the U.S. and Mexico. Audits are performed by small, specialized teams, allowing for meaningful responsibility, close collaboration, and direct interaction with stakeholders. The function operates in a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and/or contribute to the planning, execution and reporting process of (complex) audits. Perform high-quality audit work as well as supervise the work performed by other audit team members.
• Plan, execute, and report on risk‑based audit engagements, either independently or as part of a small audit team.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls, with particular focus on Financial Markets activities.
• Identify, analyze, and clearly articulate audit findings and conclusions, and discuss them constructively with stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous monitoring activities, thematic reviews, and the validation and closure of audit issues.
• Stay current on regulatory, market, and risk developments relevant to the business, and reflect these in audit scoping and assessments.
• Review audit work and provide on‑the‑job coaching to less experienced team members, supporting their professional development.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organization while preserving independence and objectivity.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Qualifications: Academic degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, FRM, CFA, or similar), or a willingness to pursue one.
• Experience: 7+  years of relevant experience in banking, internal audit, external audit, or internal control specifically in Financial Markets or regulated environment.
• Competencies:
  • Ability to independently plan and execute complex audit assignments, including scoping, risk assessment, and issue analysis.
  • Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to translate detailed analysis into clear conclusions.
  • Sound understanding of regulatory expectations and control frameworks applicable to financial institutions.
  • Effective communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines and competing priorities.
  • Professional maturity, organizational sensitivity, and the ability to challenge constructively and manage disagreement.
  • Collaborative team player with experience working in diverse and multicultural environments.

Salary Range $157,000-$225,000

The salary range listed reflects base salary only. This role is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus program.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.