Wholesale Banking COO - Personal Assistant
Key Skills
Job Description
Bring structure, connection and momentum to a global leadership environment. As Personal Assistant, you will support three MBB-2 leaders and act as a trusted central coordinator across people, priorities and execution. The team You Will Support Three MBB-2 Leaders Across COO Lending Services (COO LS) COO Financial Markets (COO FM) Scalable & Digital Operations Together, these leaders oversee globally distributed teams and initiatives across multiple countries and time zones. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, business managers, support functions and the wider Personal Assistant community. You will also periodically provide cover for other leaders within the COO domain during holidays or periods of absence. Your Roles And Responsibilities As Personal Assistant, you will be responsible for: Managing complex international calendars across multiple time zones, balancing priorities and stakeholder needs. Coordinating leadership meetings, management team sessions, workshops and global events from planning through follow-up. Organising domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics and expense administration. Preparing meeting materials, presentations and supporting documentation to enable effective decision-making. Monitoring actions and follow-ups so that decisions are translated into timely execution. Supporting planning cycles, leadership communications and organisational activities across the three domains. Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, business managers, support functions and fellow Personal Assistants globally. Ensuring continuity by collaborating with the PA community and providing effective holiday and sickness cover. Identifying opportunities to improve ways of working and proactively resolving operational or administrative challenges. Supporting ad hoc projects and organisational initiatives across WB COO. How To Succeed We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you'll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we'll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or in a comparable support role within a complex corporate environment. Strong organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail. Structured approach and the ability to manage competing priorities calmly and effectively. Collaborative, flexible and adaptable working style, with a strong team mindset. Proactive, self-starting approach, with the confidence to take ownership and drive actions independently. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, combined with fluency in written and spoken English. What We Offer A visible and varied role at the center of three international COO domains, with the opportunity to build a broad global network, improve how leadership teams work together and contribute to organisational priorities across Wholesale Banking COO. Rewards And Benefits We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions. The Benefits Of Working With Us At ING Include 25-28 vacation days depending on contract Pension scheme 13th month salary 8% Holiday payment Hybrid working Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities An informal working environment with innovative colleagues About Us Curious about how ING empowers people and businesses to move forward? Discover what we do and what we can offer you. Questions? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section to find some answers on questions you might have. Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
Core Responsibilities
Manage complex calendars, meetings, events, travel, materials, and follow-ups for three senior leaders across international COO domains. Support planning and communications, coordinate with stakeholders and the global Personal Assistant community, provide cover for other leaders, and contribute to operational improvements and ad hoc initiatives.
Requirements
The role requires proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a comparable support position in a complex corporate environment. Candidates should bring strong organisation and planning skills, attention to detail, calm prioritisation, adaptability, initiative, stakeholder management, and fluency in written and spoken English.
Benefits
- 25–28 Vacation Days
- Pension Scheme
- 13th Month Salary
- 8% Holiday Payment
- Hybrid Working
- Personal Growth Opportunities
- Challenging Work
- Informal Working Environment
About ING Wholesale Banking
Industry: Financial Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
We are a global bank with a strong European base, serving large corporations, multinationals and financial institutions in over 40 countries. Whatever your financial needs, whether you are looking to expand and want strategic advice, or just want to make your day-to-day banking more efficient, we are here to support your business ambitions. We provide specialised lending, tailored corporate finance, debt and equity market solutions, payments and cash management, as well as trade and treasury services. We support you with the challenges you face today and help you look to the future. When it comes to sustainability, we can help you to future proof your company and prepare it for a more sustainable future. We aim to facilitate and finance society’s shift to a low-carbon future and pioneer innovative forms of finance to support you in creating a better world.