Consultant - Strategy & Transformation Portfolio
Help shape the future of banking
At ING, we believe people should spend less time dealing with complexity and more time doing what matters most to them. That's why we're continually transforming how we work, innovate, and deliver value to our customers.
We're looking for a Consultant – Strategy & Transformation Portfolio to help drive the COO Finance (COOF) strategy and transformation agenda. If you enjoy turning strategy into action, creating clarity from complexity, and working with stakeholders across countries and functions, this could be the next step in your career.
Role Summary
As a Consultant within COMET Strategy & Transformation, you will help translate strategic priorities into clear roadmaps, governed execution, and measurable outcomes. You will play a key role in portfolio management across COOF Super Circles, ensuring transparency, delivery oversight, and high-quality insights that support decision-making.
You will work with leaders and teams across business, technology, and operations to drive alignment, manage dependencies, and support successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
About the Team
You will join COMET Strategy & Transformation, a global team that supports the COO Finance strategy and change agenda. The team works closely with colleagues across Amsterdam, Manila, and other ING locations to improve ways of working, strengthen portfolio governance, and help ING continue its journey toward becoming one global digital bank.
What You'll Be Doing
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps and execution plans.
- Support end-to-end portfolio management for Super Circle initiatives.
- Create portfolio transparency through reporting, analysis, and decision-ready insights.
- Track risks, dependencies, milestones, and delivery progress across initiatives.
- Facilitate alignment across Super Circles, Tribes, countries, and central functions.
- Support governance processes and improve portfolio management practices.
- Lead or support transformation initiatives, ensuring effective execution and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop management materials, reports, and presentations that enable informed decisions.
What We're Looking For
- Master's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in consulting, change management, portfolio management, or business transformation.
- Experience working in banking or another regulated industry is preferred.
- Strong portfolio management and governance capabilities.
- Ability to connect strategy, operating models, and execution.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills with the ability to create compelling management materials.
- Fluent English communication skills.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work on strategic transformation initiatives that impact a global organization.
- A collaborative, international environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- The chance to help shape the future of banking while growing your own career.
How to Apply
Ready to make an impact?
Click the apply button on our careers site and submit your application through Workday. We look forward to learning more about you.
Equal Opportunity
Don't meet 100% of the qualifications? Don't let that hold you back. Studies show men apply if they meet 60% of the requirements—you're just as capable. If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you.
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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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree or equivalent professional experience
- At least 5 years experience in consulting, change management, portfolio management, or business transformation
- Strong portfolio management and governance capabilities
- Ability to connect strategy, operating models, and execution
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights and recommendations
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
- Fluent English communication skills
- Experience in banking or another regulated industry
What We Do
ING is a pioneer in digital banking and on the forefront as one of the most innovative banks in the world. As ING, we have a clear purpose that represents our conviction of people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach, or tell people how to live their lives. However big or small, modest or grand, we empower people and businesses to realise their vision for a better future. We made the promise to make banking frictionless, removing barriers to progress, and make people confident in their financial decisions. As a global bank we have a huge opportunity – and responsibility – to make an impact for the better. We can play a role by financing change, sharing knowledge, and innovating. Being sustainable is in all the choices we make—as a lender, as a partner and through the services we offer our customers
