Vice President, Product Manager - Trade Finance

ING Hubs Romania•New York, NY

2d•$153,000 - $193,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ING is seeking a Trade Product Manager to join its Transaction Services Product Management team. The role focuses on Working Capital Solutions and Documentary Trade products, including Receivables Finance, Receivables Securitization, Supply Chain Finance, Guarantees, Standby Letters of Credit, and Letters of Credit. The team is responsible for local commercial performance of these products. The Trade Product Manager will initially deploy globally approved products in ING Americas by obtaining required local approvals, oversee local product governance with ING’s Central Trade Product Management team and local stakeholders, and represent the US in ING’s global Working Capital Solutions transformation program. The program aims to improve customer service, scale operations and technology, grow the business, improve data and digitalization, and enhance employee experience and workflow tools. The role also partners with Trade & Working Capital Solutions to support franchise growth, contribute to new product approvals, and monitor regulatory developments. It reports to the local TS Product Head. Transaction Services is a core business line of ING Wholesale Banking, offering products and services to wholesale banking clients and contributing to Wholesale Banking’s growth and profitability. Its strategy emphasizes sustained growth through competitive and relevant products, with a focus on trade finance. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, with in-office and work-from-home flexibility that varies by business area.

Requirements

A master’s or bachelor’s degree.
At least 7 years of work experience in banking, finance, or trade finance, including working capital solutions.
Experience in commercial product management and/or hands-on implementation of change, transformation, and digitalization programs.
Knowledge of trade finance products, preferably Working Capital Solutions.
An affinity for new technology and experience implementing new technology and processes.
Financial acumen and the ability to analyze business information and derive insights.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to make decisions based on data and facts.
Drive and ability to take ownership and contribute to product strategy implementation.
Resilience and ability to navigate ambiguity and simplify complexity.
Commercial mindset and a can-do attitude.
Open and transparent communication skills.
Confidence communicating and collaborating with cross-border stakeholders across different business cultures.
Ability to work energetically and motivatingly, both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Proven track record and technical skills.
Collegiality that reflects all aspects of ING’s Orange behavior.

Responsibilities

Make trade products available in the local market and contribute to governance processes, including new product approval (PARP) processes.
Contribute to product strategy, design, commercial execution, and management throughout the product life cycle.
Contribute to day-to-day product performance and profit and loss (P&L) management.
Create and track business cases for the local market.
Contribute to the local product roadmap and product proposition.
Monitor and update policies and other governance documents related to trade products.
Support Transaction Services’ sustainable performance and identify ways to better serve customers through daily collaboration with Trade Sales.
Contribute to ongoing non-financial risk management, including product reviews, event and issue management, and audits.
Work with Risk, Compliance, and Legal stakeholders to ensure products and services comply with applicable regulations and policies.
Represent the US in ING’s global transformation program for Working Capital Solutions and implement technology supporting the business’s long-term success.
Work with the Trade & Working Capital Solutions team to support franchise growth, contribute to new product approvals, and stay current on regulatory changes.