Business Analyst

Are you a Business Analyst who enjoys turning complex financial data into meaningful business solutions? Do you have a solid background in banking, a passion for data and an analytical mindset? Would you like to contribute to international projects within one of the world's leading banks? Then this could be your next career move!

About the role

As a Business Analyst – Management Accounting & Reporting, you'll join the Retail Banking domain of ING, supporting financial reporting processes across the Netherlands and Belgium.

You'll become part of an international Agile team of approximately 12 professionals, including Business Analysts, Developers and Engineers. The team is currently expanding its reporting platform to additional countries, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to international onboarding projects and the transformation of the bank's IT landscape.

You'll act as the bridge between Finance, IT and Data teams, ensuring that business requirements are translated into reliable, efficient and future-proof reporting solutions.

What will you be doing?

• Analyse business needs and translate them into functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
  
• Manage and refine the product backlog in close collaboration with the Product Owner and development team.
  
• Support international onboarding projects and improvements to Management Accounting systems.
  
• Prepare and execute functional, end-to-end and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  
• Perform data validation, reconciliation and root-cause analysis to ensure reporting accuracy.
  
• Collaborate with Finance, IT and Data stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
  
• Maintain functional documentation, data mappings and reporting processes.
  
• Support daily operations and month-end processing alongside international colleagues.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement, process optimisation and regulatory compliance.
  

What do you bring?

We're looking for a proactive, analytical Business Analyst who combines financial knowledge with strong technical and communication skills.

Must-haves:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within banking or financial services.
  
• Strong understanding of Management Accounting and financial reporting processes.
  
• Experience with banking products, such as savings, loans, current accounts and fees.
  
• Hands-on experience working with large datasets, SQL, data validation and reconciliation.
  
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, backlog management and functional specifications.
  
• Experience with end-to-end testing and UAT.
  
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  
• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent professional experience.
  

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with SAS / SAS Enterprise Guide (SAS EG).
  
• Knowledge of data governance, data mapping and data lineage.
  
• Experience with financial reporting transformations or international system implementations.
  

Who are you?

You're a self-starter who takes ownership, asks the right questions and isn't afraid to challenge existing processes. You enjoy solving complex problems, communicate confidently with different stakeholders and thrive in a collaborative, international environment.

What can you expect?

• A contract for a year with the possibility of extension.
  
• A 36 hour working week with flexible hours and a hybrid working model.
  
• Salary range: € 75.000,00 - € 90.000,00 a year (based on 36 hours per week, based on experience).
  
• Additional benefits: Holiday allowance, 13th month and pension contribution.