Market Risk Stress Testing Analyst

For ING's Financial Markets business the Stress Testing Squad is responsible for monitoring, analysing and reporting stress tests on the Market Risk of the trading activities.
In addition, the squad has an important role in coordinating and running all Market Risk-related regulatory exercises, such as the EBA Stress Test.

We are looking for a professional to strengthen the Stress Testing squad. As a Financial Risk Officer, you will work on identification of risks for the portfolio, development of Stress Testing scenarios, analysis of stress impact on the portfolio and on capital, and reporting stress tests to stakeholders. Next to scenario-based Stress Testing, the team also performs the review of the stressed VaR period.

The team

The Stress Testing squad is an energetic, international team. The team has an open, informal atmosphere and a strong focus on team work (including an Agile way of working). You will work closely with many internal and external parties such as risk managers globally, front office, finance, IT, senior management, vendors and regulatory supervisors.
We work in a dynamic environment, balancing daily measurement and analysis with the rapid changes in the financial markets and increasing demands from the regulators.

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you'll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

A successful candidate should have a background in Market Risk management in the trading book, strong analytical skills and the ability to create, challenge and improve risk monitoring techniques and measures. The candidate should have good communication skills, critical thinking and a pro-active attitude.
Also you are able to deal with cultural differences, conflicting interests and unforeseen challenges. You constructively cooperate with other risk teams worldwide and other departments in ING.

Your profile

• A university Master's degree in economics, econometrics or other finance/quantitative subjects

• Minimum of 5 year experience in Market Risk

• Proven knowledge of financial markets, financial instruments, data and Market Risk

• Experience in analysis of portfolio specific risk

• Thorough understanding of multiple asset classes (e.g. Equity and Interest Rates)

• Understanding of potential impact of market crisis scenarios on financial portfolios

• Self-starter, result-driven and flexible, i.e. Able to adjust quickly to new circumstances

• Team player with a mindset of empowering others

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and critical thinking

• Affinity with programming (Python, SQL, or similar).

• Fluent in English

Rewards and benefits

We want to make sure that it's possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions at https://www.ing.jobs/netherlands/Why-ING/benefits.htm 

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience 

• 24-27 vacation days depending on contract

• Pension scheme

• 13th month salary

• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary

• 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 us

With 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what's possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer's interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. Apply today.

Questions?

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Please note, multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.