Lead Financial Crime Compliance Screening @ING Hubs Romania

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ING Hubs Romania offers 130 services in software development, data management, non-financial risk & compliance, audit, and retail operations to 24 ING units worldwide, with the help of over 2000 high-performing engineers, risk, and operations professionals.

We started out in 2015 as ING’s software development hub, then steadily expanded our range to include more services and competencies. Now we provide borderless services with bank-wide capabilities and operate from two locations: Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca.

Our tech capabilities remain the core of our business, with more than 1800 colleagues active in Data and Analytics Tech, Tech Foundation and Channels, Retail Core Banking and Architecture, and Global Products and Technology Services.

We enjoy a flexible way of working and a highly collaborative environment, where fair and constructive feedback is encouraged.

For us, impact isn't a perk. It's the driver of our work. We are guided and rewarded by a shared desire to make the world a better place, one innovative solution at a time. Our colleagues make it their job to do impactful things and they love doing it in good company. Do you?

The Mission

Team description - This team safeguards ING against financial crime by overseeing screening systems, processes, and alert handling. It ensures robust and up-to-date methodologies, supporting both local and global stakeholders through a core team (NL), virtual team (Global), and on-site team (RO), contributing to a strong FCC control environment.

Specific Function - This team assesses screening alerts escalated by 1LoD and advises the country MLRO on true matches, who then determines actions in line with local regulations. It also oversees screening systems and methodologies, guides 1LoD on screening-related risks, supports AML & Sanctions methodology updates, and advises on RegTech developments. The team provides expert advisory support on AML and Sanctions frameworks, helping the First Line of Defence (1LoD) operationalise controls in line with regulatory expectations. Focus areas include pre-transaction screening, name screening, and adverse media screening. Success in the role of Lead FCC Screening requires deep subject matter expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across functions and jurisdictions.

Your day to day

As Lead of FCC Screening (GJA - Lead Financial Crime V), you will represent all FCC stakeholders, across locations and business lines, in the development of a single well aligned view on FCC Screening. Your purpose is to enhance the operational effectiveness (& efficiency) of the Bank’s FCC Screening Controls and help inform the strategic direction of the bank’s future FCC controls, as per the risk appetite prescribed by relevant AML/ CTF & Sanctionsregulations, laws and the bank’s policies.

You will leverage your distinct and unique technical skillset to further mature ING's FCC Screening Framework on its path to a sustainable control level globally with a focus on operational effectiveness:

• Act as the primary contact for 1LoD & 2LOD Screening-related change initiatives with Group FCC;

• Advice on 2LOD Screening strategy to the Global Head of FCC and the FCC Management Team;

• Ensure 2LOD Screening Key risk indicators are kept within approved risk appetite;

• Provide for a professional, safe & secure working environment for all Screening staff;

• Accountable for overseeing and directing Screening team(s) in the Hubs to ensure operational excellence and achievement of organisational objectives;

• Functionally steering the Screening team based in AMS and in charge of Screening standard setting, to ensure operational excellence and achievement of organisational objectives, under the supervision of the Global head of FCC or delegate (based in AMS);

• Maintain strong relationships with the local MLROs, in support of a seamless discharge of MLRO responsibilities (screening related);

• Provide direction and challenge to ensure AML laws and regulations are effectively translated into operational practices by 1LoD under the supervision of the Global head of FCC or delegate (based in AMS);

• Provide oversight and challenge to ensure AML/ CTF & Sanctions policies are effectively operationalised by 2Lod TM teams under direct Management , supporting compliance and operational effectiveness;

• Apply technical expertise to enhance ING’s FCC Screening Framework globally, with a focus on sustainable and efficient implementation;

• As part of the FCC Management team membership, contribute actively to the global FCC agenda.

What you’ll bring to the team

• You are a recognised FCC Screening subject matter expert with a proven track record in shaping policies, procedures, and tooling;

• Strong collaboration skills, ability to work effectively across countries and business lines;

• RegTech-oriented mindset, focused on enhancing effectiveness and efficiency;

• Extensive knowledge and experience with AML / CTF & Sanctions laws & regulations;

• Industry-awareness, with a passion for financial crime compliance and continuous professional development;

• Seniority and credibility to engage with 1LoD Global FCFP Leads and regulatory supervisors, including AMLA;

• Excellent communication skills, capability to tailor messages to diverse audiences from analysts to senior management;

• Deep understanding of FCC control tooling and Screening practices;

• Certifications preffered (e.g., ACAMS or ICA AML Diploma);

• Fluency in English.

The FCC Screening Lead reports functionally to the Global Head of FCC located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and will be based in Bucharest, Romania, as part of the Risk Services area.

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