ING COO Data Operations is responsible for consistent delivery and operationalization of data capabilities. External Data Management consists of activities around Demand Management and activities around Data Operations. It is our purpose to enable access to External Data in an efficient and compliant manner. ING Bank consumes external data for use in various processes such as know your customer, know your supplier, risk assessments and others.
Your role and work environment
As an External Data Demand Manager, you are responsible within ING to manage demand for global contracts of externally bought data by collaborating between Business, IT and Procurement cross domain and business lines.
You act as a trusted advisor for our business partners, advising them on the most efficient external data products for their requirements.
During the contract lifecycle you review and challenge the global inventory of products and contracts. This involves pro-actively collaborating with the business to improve efficiency in cost and delivery while maintaining or improving compliance within the licensed terms of the owner.
As demand manager you will take ownership of the following product categories:
- Data Feeds and Terminals
- 3rd Party Licenses (Exchanges, Brokers, Indices)
- Party, Rating, Research and News data
You liaise with the Expertise Lead external data and procurement to define improvements in strategy, vendor selection, IT architecture and service delivery.
Your key responsibilities:
- Challenging external data spend by monitoring and translation of usage data into actionable business cases
- Leading translation of business requirements into a set of proposed solutions when multiple stakeholders are involved
- Maintaining an overview of product details in our External Data Product Catalogue
- Execution of external data audits of 3rd parties
- Seeking cost saving initiatives by optimizing the portfolio of external data contracts
- Providing input on strategic vendor selection
- Identifying and resolving gaps in external Data contracts
Language skills
Personality requirements and skills
Experience:
- Experience with vendor or supplier management from (banking/finance industry is welcome)
- Proven understanding of the market data environment
- Experience with working in highly complex international environments
- Capable to be a (sparring) partner for all business lines and functions on senior level
Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align contract management strategies with overall business objectives.
- Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with third-party data contracts.
- Vendor Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth contract execution.
- Effective Communication: Clear and concise communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Task Planning and Organization: Efficiently planning and organizing tasks to meet deadlines and manage multiple contracts.
- Negotiations skills: Leading negotiations and discussions with vendors to achieve favorable terms.
*By legal requirement we are providing the information about the basic wage component (minimum salary) for the advertised position. Based on your experience/profile, the final financial conditions will be the subject to discuss and negotiate at the personal interview, however, not less than above mentioned minimum salary component.
Friendly working environment
- You build your own working day - flexible working hours and work from home
- Daily working time: 7hrs 45min instead of standard 8hrs
- Daily refreshments - coffee, fruits, drinks
- Fully equipped gym accessible 24 hours / 7 days per week
- Game room with unlimited access
- Modern designed coffee corner and terrace with the grill spot
WellbeING
- Sick leave compensation: up to 80% of the monthly salary
- Life insurance contribution: up to 22,14 EUR/per month
- 3rd pillar contribution: up to 3% from your monthly salary
- 24/7 external mental health support
- Learning opportunities: internal and external learning programs
- Regular teambuildings, social events and communities
YOU/family/friends time
- Extra 3 PERSONAL days per year
- Extra vacation days: up to 10 extra days/per year
- We welcome your ING-positive friends: referrals starting from 1000 EUR
- 150€ for childbirth/adoption bonus, wedding day and registered partnership contributions, work anniversary award
- Our premises are open 24/7 and you can even bring your friends or family along (up to 2 friends to the gym and game room)
Extra perks
- Yearly bonus based on your performance and company’s results
- Cafeteria points: 50€/month (600€/year) - Multisport card, Alza, Zalando, Cinema City, etc.
- Green benefit – reimbursement for eco-friendly products or services up to 300 €
- Home office contribution: 20 EUR/per month
- Discounts from our and your favorite stores: up to 30%
- Warm welcome package for your fresh start
- Pet friendly office
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