Business Analyst - Accounting Core Capabilities

Job description

Business Analyst | Accounting Core Capability | COOF | Financial Accounting Tribe Shape the Future of Financial Accounting at ING At ING, we're making banking simpler, smarter, and more intuitive. Behind every customer experience is a strong financial foundation, and that's where you come in. We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our Accounting Core Capability within the Financial Accounting Tribe. If you enjoy solving complex business challenges, working at the intersection of Finance and Technology, and influencing large-scale change initiatives, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a global organization. Role Summary As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in translating complex business requirements into scalable accounting solutions. Working within a multidisciplinary Agile squad, you will analyze business processes, assess impacts across the financial landscape, and ensure solutions meet regulatory, operational, and stakeholder needs. You will act as a trusted Finance representative in end-to-end change initiatives and collaborate closely with Product Owners, Engineers, and international business stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial accounting solutions. About the Team The Financial Accounting Tribe sits at the heart of ING's financial ecosystem. We transform complex Wholesale and Retail Banking activities into financial records that support accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and business decision-making. Our teams work on a broad range of initiatives, including new business products, regulatory changes, tax requirements, and process improvement programs. You'll gain exposure to the complete banking value chain while working with experts across Finance, Technology, and Operations. Required Skills & Experience We're looking for someone who brings: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Information Technology, Economics, or a related field. 10+ years of experience within the financial services industry. Strong knowledge of Wholesale Banking product accounting concepts. Understanding of banking processes and financial reporting environments. Experience with SQL and data analysis. Proven experience in impact assessments, functional design, and requirements gathering. Experience planning and executing functional, acceptance, and migration testing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience working in Agile environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Professional proficiency in written and spoken English. What You'll Be Doing Translate business requirements into Finance user requirements. Act as the Finance point of contact for strategic change initiatives. Analyze processes, data flows, and accounting impacts. Support backlog refinement and requirements definition. Partner with Technology teams to design and implement solutions. Execute and support testing activities across the change lifecycle. Maintain accounting controls and support financial process integrity. Provide functional support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. What We Offer At ING, you'll have the opportunity to: Work on complex, high-impact global initiatives. Collaborate with diverse international teams. Develop deep expertise in Financial Accounting and Banking. Grow into a specialist or leadership career path. Be part of an innovative organization that encourages learning, ownership, and continuous improvement. Ready to Apply? Click the Apply button on our careers site and submit your application through Workday. We look forward to learning more about you. Don't meet 100% of the qualifications? Don't let that hold you back. Research shows that many talented professionals apply only when they meet every requirement. If your experience aligns with most of the role and you're excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Job Application Safety Reminder ⚠️ We're seeing an increase in fraudulent job offers. To protect yourself, please follow these key guidelines when applying for roles at ING: Apply only via official ING platforms. ING uses Workday as its recruitment system. Check the sender's email carefully. Legitimate communications will only come from @ing.com and/or @myworkday.com . ING will never ask for payments, banking details, or financial information during the recruitment process. About ING With 65,000 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.