Associate, Financial Reporting

ING•New York, NY

1d•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Department is seeking an analytical, tech-forward, and adaptable Financial Reporting Associate. Operating within the Financial Accounting Team, this role is designed for a financial professional who excels at connecting the dots across complex global banking products and a global organization. The successful candidate will leverage advanced data analysis and business intelligence tools to optimize, test, and modernize Wholesale Banking financial, regulatory, and liquidity reporting workflows.

Requirements

4+ years in financial reporting, regulatory reporting, or a combined banking accounting function with a strong portfolio of data visualization work.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts related to Wholesale Banking products.
Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Hands-on experience building and deploying interactive Power BI dashboards; familiarity with data modeling and mapping unstructured data into structured visualizations.
High proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
Demonstrates strict accountability and a proven ability to deliver high-quality, reliable outcomes.
Positive, proactive mindset with strong analytical skills and independent thinking capabilities to isolate data anomalies.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure a clean audit trail.
Clear, concise, and accurate communication skills (both written and verbal), with a distinct ability to tell a financial story visually through data to non-finance audiences and Senior Management.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with IFRS frameworks and European regulatory reports (e.g., FINREP, LCR DA, or ECB Stress Testing) is preferred.
Knowledge of US GAAP is highly ideal.
A CPA or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
Working knowledge of SQL or Python for backend data manipulation is a major plus alongside Power BI.
An open, adaptable mindset toward leveraging generative AI assistants (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to accelerate code writing, debug complex formulas, and automate routine documentation.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review the end-to-end production of compliant Head-Office Consolidated Financials and ECB Regulatory Reporting.
Build, maintain, and optimize Power BI dashboards and data visualizations to transform raw accounting data from core ledgers (e.g., Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP) into dynamic financial reports.
Perform deep-dive balance sheet, income statement, and off-balance sheet variance analysis, utilizing business intelligence tools to isolate data anomalies and explain financial movements.
Actively participate in and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validation protocols for reporting infrastructure projects, systems migrations, and automated dashboard rollouts.
Streamline reporting workflows by reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets, designing clean data pipelines, and implementing automated validation checks.
Take proactive ownership of the quality, reliability, and audit trail of financial reports, ensuring backend data mappings are clean and well-documented.
Actively collaborate and liaise across multiple Finance teams, Risk, Treasury, Operations, Front Office, and internal/external auditors to resolve data dependencies.
Translate complex variance analyses and dashboard insights into highly actionable recommendations for Senior Management and Business Heads.