Operations Associate First Line Support - Cost Management

ING Hubs B.V. Philippine Branch; Manila; On-site; PHP 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment

Collaborate with global teams across a

Exposure to finance, procurement, and…

Agile ways of working with empowered,自

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

ING Hubs B.V. Philippine Branch seeks an Operations Associate, First Line Support in the Procurement & Cost Management Tribe of COO Finance. You will be the first point of contact for support requests, resolve routine issues, and document actions to ensure consistency and traceability.

In an international, agile environment you will collaborate with stakeholders across the Philippines, India and Europe, contributing to service improvements and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or operations support is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills for international stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized with multiple priorities.
• Basic knowledge of IT systems and software tools.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage incoming support requests via phone, email, and chat.
• Investigate and resolve first-line operational and technical issues.
• Escalate complex cases to appropriate teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of support activities.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Identify opportunities to improve support processes and customer experience.
• Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative agile team.

Skills

Customer service

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Completed education with relevant knowledge and skills

Tools

IT systems knowledge

Job description

Operations Associate - First Line Support Tribe Procurement & Cost Management | COO Finance

Help Keep ING Moving Forward At ING, we believe banking should make life easier, not more complicated. Behind every smooth customer experience is a team of professionals solving problems, improving processes, and supporting colleagues around the world. We're looking for an Operations Associate First Line Support to join our Tribe Procurement & Cost Management within COO Finance. If you're a proactive problem-solver who enjoys helping others, working with international stakeholders, and finding practical solutions to day-to-day challenges, this could be the opportunity for you.

Role Summary

As an Operations Associate First Line Support, you will join the Management Accounting domain and act as the first point of contact for support requests. You'll help resolve issues efficiently, provide excellent stakeholder support, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our services and processes. Working in an international environment, you'll collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations and play an important role in ensuring operational excellence across the organization.

About the Team

You will be part of an international, multidisciplinary squad within the Procurement & Cost Management Tribe. Our teams consist of business professionals and technology specialists working together in an agile environment to deliver solutions for stakeholders across ING. The squad works closely with colleagues based in the Philippines, India, Amsterdam, and other ING locations worldwide. We value collaboration, ownership, customer focus, and a continuous improvement mindset.

What You'll Be Doing

• Receive and manage incoming support requests through phone, email, and chat channels.
• Investigate and resolve first-line operational and technical issues.
• Escalate complex cases to the appropriate teams when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of support activities.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Identify opportunities to improve support processes and customer experience.
• Contribute to a high-performing and collaborative agile team.

What We're Looking For

• Completed education with relevant knowledge and skills.
• Experience in customer service, operations support, helpdesk support, or a similar role is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with international stakeholders.
• A customer-focused mindset with a passion for helping others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and remain organized when managing multiple priorities.
• Basic knowledge of IT systems, applications, and software tools.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-changing environment.

What We Offer

• A truly international working environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global teams across ING.
• Exposure to finance, procurement, and operational processes within a leading international bank.
• A culture that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and personal growth.
• Agile ways of working with empowered and self-steering teams.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas and contributions matter.

Don't Meet Every Requirement? Don't meet 100% of the qualifications? Don't let that hold you back. Research shows many talented candidates only apply when they meet every requirement. If this role excites you and your experience is closely aligned, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

We’re a global bank with a strong European base, and our more than 60,000 colleagues serve around 38 million customers and corporate clients in over 40 countries. Joining ING means working with friendly and collaborative people towards making a positive impact on people and planet. We believe in empowering the people around us and our customers to stay a step ahead. Working here means having the autonomy to drive progress, helping to create superior customer value and contributing to our ambition of putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Here, we’re more than just a workplace - we’re a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and forward-thinkers, dedicated to making a real impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking the next big challenge, we have opportunities that will inspire and push you to grow. Your future at ING starts with one application. Ready to join? We’ve got plenty of opportunities to match your skills and aspirations!