Compliance Quality Assurance Specialist

At ING we are looking for Compliance Quality Assurance Specialist

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Compliance Specialist to join our Quality Assurance Team of the Compliance Function.

The responsibility of this team is to run local quality assurance activities that include Second Line Monitoring (SLM) Independent Testing activities (incl. Key Control Testing), QA Thematic Reviews, QA Continuous Monitoring and Process Reviews, as well as contributing to Business Line or Group QA-driven initiatives. The outcomes of the QA activities play a key role in bringing the Compliance function and the 1st line to the next quality level.

You will hierarchically report into the local Lead of Quality Assurance.

Your key responsibilities:

• As a CQA Compliance Specialist you will manage and monitor the progress and status of the annual Compliance Monitoring plan, coordinating a robust reporting process.
• You perform quality assurance processes on two different fronts: independent testing of the 1st and 2nd line monitoring to assure the quality of the controls in place, and independent review of the compliance processes on a risk-based approach through thematic, process and continuous QA.
• You execute tests/reviews and elaborate results from different Key Control Testing (KCT) and QA initiatives and provide consolidated reporting to Business Line Compliance and Group Compliance, as required and in line with Compliance Monitoring and QA methodology, processes and formats.
• You are responsible to perform a priority assessment and to contribute to a local Monitoring Plan which includes KCT SLM Testing and QA activities, the execution of the plan and the articulation of areas of improvement and best practices (QA activities include: Thematic Review, Continuous Monitoring and Process Reviews).
• You are responsible to conduct the Compliance Charter & E2E Framework review at local level (e.g., branch implementation of Compliance framework pillars), report observations, best practices to branch management (e.g., CEO, HoC) and local Compliance.
• You provide QA related input for the NFRC, NFRD and other committees and reportings.
• The QA activities use a variety of methods and techniques in line with the QA guidelines established by the Group Compliance QA team, including an increasingly use of data analysis and reporting automation tools.
• You implement and use the QA dedicated ING tool in relation to the QA activities.
• You share and spread the lessons learned gained from the performed reviews.

What are we looking for?

Want to know if this job is made for you? These are some of the qualities that we value the most for this role. And if the shoe fits… don’t hesitate to apply!

• Design and production of reports and dashboards using Power BI, ensuring clear visualization of QA results and compliance metrics.
• Automation of workflows and reporting processes through Power Automate, improving efficiency and reducing manual tasks.
• Experience developing automations or reports that support QA, compliance, or risk management activities.
• Familiarity with analytical tools and methodologies for continuous improvement and early risk identification.

• Advanced data analysis and modeling leveraging Knime, supporting thematic reviews and continuous monitoring with robust insights.
• Ability to translate complex data results into clear narratives for presentation to various stakeholders.
• Ability to integrate data from multiple sources and create dynamic, interactive reporting solutions for stakeholders.

• You are an Orange Code ambassador, with a talent for taking it on and making it happen, enthusiasm for helping others to be successful and the drive for always being a step ahead.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• You have excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• You are a forward looking, strategic thinker.
• You inspire, motivate and help others to succeed.
• You are an energetic, motivating person who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• You work independently, think and act out of the box and take accountability.
• You are a team player; you trust others and can be trusted.
• You stimulate cross-border interaction and alignment.
• You give and ask constructive feedback.

• You are an experienced senior professional with a 3-6 years in Compliance or Audit area (e.g., compliance, audit, risk function).
• Background in Investment products will be valued.
• You have experience in Big
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• You hold a university degree.
• You have relevant knowledge of the risks and processes within Financial Crime Compliance, Organisational and Conduct Compliance, and Employees Compliance and Ethics.
• You have an investigative mindset, with an understanding of audit methodologies.
• You have (data) analytical skills and sound judgement.
• You have a ‘can do’ mentality and are able to embrace challenges in a fast changing and complex environment.
• You have an excellent level of Spanish and English…