Associate, Internal Audit - Financial Markets

CAS | Audit | Audit Associate | NYC

The Audit Associate 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. The role delivers high‑quality, independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls in line with regulatory expectations and ING standards, while engaging directly with stakeholders including senior management.

• 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, focusing 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.

• 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.
• Approximately 3–6 years of relevant experience in banking, internal audit, external audit, or internal control, preferably within a Financial Markets or regulated environment.
• 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 confidence to engage stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills and 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: $85,000–$140,000 (base salary only). This role is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus program.

Benefits include comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, competitive PTO, and additional benefits such as adoption, surrogacy, fertility services, student debt assistance, and subsidies for commuting and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.