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We are seeking a talented Python Developer/Expert to join our Engineering squad within the Trading Risk Management division of ING Bank. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse and dynamic team that is driving innovation in the field of trading risk.

We redefine banking. What about you?
ING’s purpose is to empower people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. To continue doing this in a world that is changing quicker than ever before, we need to be make sure our risk processes are well-structured, efficient and robust. This is where you come in! Will you help us transform our business into a more data-driven environment?

The team
You work in ING’s Trade Risk Management Tribe, responsible for mitigating risk for trade activities. You will play a key role in transforming the business into a data-driven environment and will grow a platform team to build a solution that empowers risk managers and to nurture better analysis.

In our Engineering team, stability, predictability and transparency are of key importance for everything we do. You will develop features and insight solutions for the various risk management processes. By working closely together with international ING teams you help transferring this service into a global service where automation, AI and a scientific approach will bring our consumers steps ahead. Other tasks are focused on maintaining / implementing and enforcing security models and policies. Furthermore, automating maintenance and administrations tasks for this environment will be also part of the day-to-day tasks. Our team is made up of individuals with a variety of skills and experiences, and we believe that diversity is a key factor in our success. If you are passionate about trading risk and meet the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Role and responsibilities

• Lead risk management automation projects
  
• Convert excel spreadsheets with macros into python scripts,
  
• Perform root cause analysis of production errors and resolve technical issues,
  
• Build tools to reduce occurrence of errors and improve customer experience,
  
• Deploy updates and fixes and provide technical support
  

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.

You are passionate about coding, cloud infrastructure and next to automation, continuous integration and continuous delivery, automated testing and configuration management. You’re always looking to improve the services and aware of what the market is doing to see where we can improve even further.

• Strong Python work experience,
  
• Have experience with Numpy & Pandas
  
• Understand core Python concepts
  
• Testing
  
• Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and SQL,
  
• Ability to interpret VBA scripts
  
• Experience with agile way of working and scrum,
  
• Knowledge of Financial products and Risk Management is a must,
  
• You need to have a wide exposure to various business processes in the area
  
• Understand concepts behind pricing / valuation
  
• Fluent in English (written and verbal) and excellent communication skills.
  
• Experience leading projects
  

Moreover;

• You have a learning attitude. Not only to master new technologies, but also on the interpersonal level.
  
• You realize that the value of your work is quality x acceptance and want to become better at both.
  
• You are proven to be able to give, ask and incorporate feedback.
  
• You feel at home in a high-performing team, and you make the other team members feel at home as well. You have the independence to speak up when needed.
  
• You are a team player, you trust others and can be trusted.
  
• A collaborative approach to solving problems while bringing positive energy to the team.
  
• Ability to give and receive professional feedback.
  

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 http://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 (9, 10 or 11 salary scale)
  
• 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.