Head FM CEE
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
Financial Markets (FM) is the Bank’s gateway to the professional markets around the world. Our primary function is to service the needs of ING’s clients with products, services and guidance. FM aims to be a significant player in our market leader and challenger markets, with an additional presence in all the major international markets and specialist expertise in selected emerging markets and products.Financial Markets is part of the ING Wholesale Banking unit and offers a market leading suite of financial products. Our clients include ING’s own retail network, corporates, institutional, private investors and insurance companies.Your role
The core purpose of the position is to manage all FM activities in the CEE region (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine). The job requires a deep understanding of Financial Markets products as well as real time experience in the FM sector/marketplace. The holder of this position is accountable for the financial performance of the FM business across all CEE locations. This accountability extends to ensuring that all activities are undertaken within the behaviour standards set by ING and its regulators.Your key responsibilities
Oversight of and support for each of the 9 FM Heads across the CEE region, ensuring that they meet/exceed their respective local management activities, including:Ensuring effective and appropriate communication and information sharingDevelopment of staff at all levels, e.g. performance management, coaching, training and development, succession planning in order to build competencies of Financial Markets employees to ensure that we have a strong performance and cultureRole model and championing the Orange Code values and behavioursActive participation as a member of the local network and management committees.Responsibility for adherence to both the letter and spirit of all relevant policies, procedures and guidance including applicable regulatory rules, principles, guidance and codes of practiceResponsibility for creating an environment that consistently supports the values and behaviours of the Orange Code, supplemented by easily understood business practices, supporting behaviours which i) do not damage the integrity of the market and ii) ensure the fair treatment of customersResponsibility for ensuring that each FM CEE location meets all applicable compliance obligations, and that appropriate governance arrangements, systems and controls are in place and for promoting a culture where all FM CEE employees understand their role and responsibility for managing compliance risk.Who are we looking for?Natural ability to build, lead and motivate teams of highly qualified professionalsStrong communicator and ability to represent the CEE region effectively (both internally and externally)Highly effective team playerWealth of FM experience and market knowledgeStrong product knowledge, digital and data fluency to be future proofFocus on commercial and operational excellenceRisk-taking and execution mindsetDeep knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the FM businessStrong transformation and change manager with flexibility and adaptabilityInternational mind set and cultural sensitivityEntrepreneurial flair combined with the ability and willingness to contribute to formulating the strategy of FMDetailed knowledge and understanding of Risk/Compliance requirements and frameworksMaturity to effectively challenge (when appropriate) and oversee senior FM colleagues