Key Control Tester

ing; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ING is seeking a Control Hub Key Controls Tester in Manila to strengthen the control environment by testing the effectiveness of critical controls across global operations. You will assess design and operating effectiveness within financial, regulatory, and compliance processes while collaborating with stakeholders across countries.

The role requires risk awareness, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills, with experience in internal/external audit and controls testing.

Qualifications

• Experience performing end-to-end key controls testing, including process walkthroughs, testing execution, documentation, and evaluation.
• Strong understanding of risk and controls concepts.
• Ability to independently navigate a complex organization and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in internal audit, external audit, controls testing, risk management, or related disciplines.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage ambiguity effectively.
• Experience with banking processes, SOx, regulatory reporting, KYC, FATCA, financial controls, or related areas is beneficial.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications; knowledge of Power BI or Power Automate is an advantage.
• CIA or CPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform key controls testing on behalf of First Line Management across ING globally.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of key controls across financial, operational, regulatory, and compliance processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from different countries and strengthen ING's risk management framework.
• Document findings, prepare remediation guidance, and support control owners in implementing improvements.
• Engage with control owners, testers, and business stakeholders to ensure high quality work.

Skills

End-to-end testing

Risk awareness

Stakeholder management

Audit experience

SOX knowledge

Power BI

Power Automate

CIA/CPA

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Key Control Tester

Help strengthen the controls that keep global banking moving

At ING, we believe banking should be as seamless as possible so people can focus on what matters most to them. Behind that simplicity is a strong foundation of risk management, governance, and effective controls.

As a Control Hub Key Controls Tester, you'll play a vital role in helping ING maintain a strong control environment by testing the effectiveness of critical controls across our global operations. If you're naturally curious, enjoy understanding how processes work, and have a passion for risk and controls, this could be the opportunity for you.

Role Summary

As part of the Control Hub Manila, you will perform key controls testing on behalf of First Line Management across ING globally. You will assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls across financial, operational, regulatory, and compliance processes, helping ensure adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements. You will work with stakeholders from different countries and contribute directly to strengthening ING's risk management framework.

About the Team

The Control Hub Manila team performs key controls testing across ING's global organization. Working within a Key Control Testing (KCT) Circle, you'll collaborate with fellow testers, service delivery leads, control owners, and business stakeholders to evaluate controls, identify risks, and recommend improvements. The team continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes and ways of working while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism.

Required Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone who can bring a combination of risk awareness, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills, including:

• Experience performing end-to-end key controls testing, including process walkthroughs, testing execution, documentation, and evaluation.
• Strong understanding of risk and controls concepts.
• Ability to independently navigate a complex organization and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in internal audit, external audit, controls testing, risk management, or related disciplines.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage ambiguity effectively.
• Experience with banking processes, SOx, regulatory reporting, KYC, FATCA, financial controls, or related areas is beneficial.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications; knowledge of Power BI or Power Automate is an advantage.
• CIA or CPA certification is a plus.

What We Offer

At ING, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work in a highly international environment with global stakeholders.
• Contribute to meaningful work that strengthens the bank's risk and control framework.
• Develop expertise across a wide range of banking, compliance, and regulatory processes.
• Bring forward ideas that improve efficiency and ways of working.
• Grow your career in an organization that values learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity

Don't meet 100% of the qualifications? Don't let that hold you back. Diverse perspectives make stronger teams, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement.

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.