Thesis Intern: Credit Risk Data Remediation

This thesis internship offers hands-on experience in credit risk data remediation and automation, with exposure to key aspects of credit risk data.

The team

Credit Risk Data Remediation ensures Default and LGD data is of appropriate quality for Model Development purposes. This is achieved through processing cashflow, facility and collateral data.

Roles and responsibilities

You will write a thesis project within the Credit Risk Data Remediation domain and contribute to the team through the following:

• Automation. Perform a key role in the automation and simplification of manual default and LGD data remediation processes.

• Business analysis. Gather and analyze data to identify needs and recommend solutions. For example, design, create and develop management reports or dashboards based on information requirements of management.

• Engage stakeholders. Involve team members who will use the automated processes. Gather their input to ensure the solution meets their needs.

• Optimize and monitor. Assist in the testing, migration and implementation of new systems. After deployment, continuously monitor the automated processes. Collect feedback and performance data to identify areas for improvement.

• Train users. Provide training for team members on new tools and processes to ensure smooth adoption and maximize the benefits of automation.

• Participate in and recommend the development, maintenance and optimization of policies and guidelines within Data Remediation.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

How to succeed

• Demonstrated leadership in work and/or academics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact comfortably at all levels of the organization, including senior leaders
• Expertise in automation and data transformation tools (for example, Microsoft Excel macros, SQL, SAS programming, among others)
• Good project management skills with clear roll-out plans
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong customer service orientation with a high sense of urgency in meeting goals and deadlines
• Ability to influence and think creatively and strategically
• Ability to analyze and solve problems

Rewards and benefits

This is an opportunity to train with highly skilled experts and learn about your specialist area and the bank.

• Internship allowance of 700 EUR based on a 36 hours work week
• Your own work laptop
• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

During the duration of your internship at ING, it is mandatory to be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU-university for EU passport holders).