Information Risk Specialist @ING Hubs Romania

About the Position

We are looking for an Information Risk Specialist to join our ING Hubs Romania team. This role focuses on IT, information, and operational resilience risks.

Responsibilities

As an Information Risk Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Partnering with business and IT stakeholders as an independent 2nd Line function, ensuring that risk considerations are properly embedded into decision-making;
• Providing independent oversight and constructive challenge on how risks are identified, assessed, and managed, ensuring alignment with risk frameworks and standards;
• Supporting a risk-based approach, focusing attention on areas with higher impact or exposure;
• Monitoring and interpreting the risk profile, highlighting trends, gaps, and areas requiring attention or improvement;
• Contributing to a consistent application of risk frameworks across the organization;
• Balancing oversight with enablement, supporting safe and compliant delivery of business and IT initiatives;
• Driving constructive dialogue on risk topics, helping teams make informed and proportionate decisions;
• Promoting a strong risk culture through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous interaction.

Requirements

• University/Post Graduate (Master’s) or Bachelor Degree
• Experience with Non-Financial Risk (NFR) Management frameworks, governance, and methodology including related processes, controls, and relevant regulations (e.g., EBA, ECB);
• Experience with Information & Technology Risk Management Policies and related internal control standards (e.g., Identity and Access Management, Cyber, Data, AI, and Emerging Technologies, etc.);
• 3+ years of working experience preferably within the banking sector and/or IT audit;
• Ability to challenge constructively and communicate clearly with stakeholders;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to balance risk awareness with business needs;
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work across teams.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and innovative environment
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

ING Hubs Romania offers 130 services in software development, data management, non-financial risk & compliance, audit, and retail operations to 24 ING units worldwide, with the help of over 2000 high-performing engineers, risk, and operations professionals. We operate from two locations: Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca.

We enjoy a flexible way of working and a highly collaborative environment, where fair and constructive feedback is encouraged. For us, impact isn't a perk. It's the driver of our work. We are guided and rewarded by a shared desire to make the world a better place, one innovative solution at a time. Our colleagues make it their job to do impactful things and they love doing it in good company. Do you?