IT Area Lead

ING Hubs Philippines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ING Hubs Philippines is seeking an IT Area Lead to oversee the Global Financial Crime & Fraud Prevention technology capability. You will lead globally distributed engineering teams, shape technology strategy, and ensure security, compliance, and future readiness across ING's financial crime programs.

You will drive delivery excellence, partner with Product and Architecture, and engage senior leaders to align priorities while fostering a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with a strong engineering background.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional and globally distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior leaders.
• Experience with modern architectures, technology delivery, security governance, and risk management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and navigate ambiguity.
• Experience in financial services, fraud prevention, AML, or KYC is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing teams across global locations and coach engineers.
• Drive delivery, scalability, and reliability of technology services.
• Own technology risk, security, compliance, and control effectiveness.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to align strategic priorities and roadmaps.

Skills

IT leadership

Global teams

Stakeholder management

Security governance

Risk management

Engineering expertise

Job description

IT Area Lead GFC&FP

Lead a Global Technology Capability at the Forefront of Financial Crime Prevention

Background on what ING is about

ING Hubs Philippines (ING Hubs PH) is an international part of the ING organization delivering services to many Business Units across the world for both Wholesale Banking and Retail Banking activities. Working for ING Hubs PH means working with the most diverse workforce and where no challenge is the same.

At ING our purpose is to empower people to stay a step ahead in life and business. We believe that sustainable progress is driven by people with the imagination and determination to make a better future for themselves and those around them.

ING is changing what banking is. For you, that means plenty of opportunities for personal growth in a continuously evolving environment. If this is the environment you thrive in, the future of banking!

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced IT Area Lead to lead our Global Financial Crime & Fraud Prevention (GFC&FP) technology capability. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong engineering expertise with exceptional people leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Your Impact

As IT Area Lead, you will oversee the delivery, reliability, and continuous improvement of technology services supporting ING's Financial Crime and Fraud Prevention capabilities. You'll lead globally distributed engineering teams, shape technology strategy, and help ensure ING remains secure, compliant, and future-ready.

What You'll Do

Lead High-Performing Teams

• Build, coach, and develop engineering talent across global locations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Champion ING's values and create an engaged, healthy team environment.

Drive Technology Delivery

• Set direction and standards aligned with ING's global technology strategy.
• Ensure successful delivery, scalability, and reliability of technology services.
• Partner with Product and Architecture teams to align priorities and roadmaps.
• Drive engineering excellence and delivery predictability.

Protect the Bank

• Own technology risk, security, compliance, and control effectiveness.
• Lead risk remediation efforts and support audit and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Risk, Security, and Compliance stakeholders.

Influence Across the Organization

• Engage with senior leaders and key stakeholders globally.
• Drive workforce planning, budgeting, vendor management, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead digital transformation and continuous improvement efforts.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of IT experience with a strong engineering background.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional and globally distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior leaders.
• Experience with modern architectures, technology delivery, security governance, and risk management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• Experience in financial services, fraud prevention, AML, or KYC is an advantage.

Why Join ING?

• Lead globally impactful technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with international teams across multiple regions.
• Help shape the future of financial crime and fraud prevention technology.
• Grow your leadership and technical expertise in a world-class engineering environment.
• Be part of an organization committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a people-focused technology leader who is passionate about engineering excellence, risk management, and delivering meaningful business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Worried about the wage gap? So are we. Our commitment to pay equity means you'll be valued for your skills, not your gender.

At ING, we believe that our differences make us stronger, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

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.