Innovative Senior Business Analyst Finance & Risk ICS

Are you skilled at handling the fast-paced world of changing laws and regulations? Do you stay on top of the latest market trends and enjoy finding ways to automate data processes for better efficiency? If working with a passionate team to improve ICS sounds exciting, we invite you to join our Value Proposition Team for Finance & Risk.

In this role, you'll have the chance to tackle a range of tactical and operational challenges within a small, energetic team. Your creativity will play a vital role in developing new ideas to enhance the services we deliver to our stakeholders. International Card Services (ICS) is a part of ABN AMRO Bank N.V., with its own banking license, and has been a leader in the credit card industry for over 30 years. We manage Visa and Mastercard credit cards, working with partners to serve both individuals and businesses.

Our mission is to provide payment products that are relevant, sustainable and secure is at the heart of everything we do. These guiding principles distinguish us in the market and fuel our commitment to excellence. At ICS, we foster a culture that is focused on people and service, characterized by helpfulness and a shared drive for success. Our core values—care, courage, and collaboration—reflect our dedication to these ideals.

As ICS undergoes a period of significant change to better meet the needs of our clients and partners, the Value Proposition Team has been established as a new initiative within the organization since October 2024. If you're enthusiastic about joining a supportive, evolving work environment and contributing to a forward-thinking team, this is a great opportunity to make a difference at ICS. Join us in shaping the future of payment services and creating a positive impact.

Your job

Join us as a senior business analyst in the Value Proposition Team, where your primary role will be managing the change agenda for Finance and Risk. You'll assess the impact of new laws and regulations and ensure compliance with the standards required by ICS due to our banking license. Your focus will be on streamlining and optimizing daily processes in Finance and Risk to enhance business value and support data-driven decision-making. Additionally, you will work on aligning with ABN AMRO Group regarding Finance & Risk data and processes and improving our data quality. The VPT is responsible for translating business needs into functional designs that are easy for your IT colleagues to develop. Of course, you will also test and verify that the developments meet expectations. Your ability to initiate improvements on a tactical level will create new opportunities for our stakeholders and enhance our ways of working in ICS Finance & Risk.

The topics you will work on are diverse, requiring quick adaptability across different areas of expertise. In our small organization, you have oversight of all Finance & Risk processes, making this role particularly engaging. You will need a broad knowledge base and your personal input, in collaboration with professionals from Finance, Risk and IT, is critical to achieving our goals and driving success.

Working environment

Join our VPT Finance & Risk team at ICS, where you'll be part of a small, dedicated group of six professionals within a larger team of 35. As a business analyst, you'll work closely with both Finance and Risk teams to ensure everything aligns smoothly. Your responsibilities will include gathering requirements, implementing changes, maintaining data quality, resolving data delivery issues, and ensuring timely data delivery—all while keeping stakeholders informed.

At ICS, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your strategic, tactical, and operational expertise in a small organization where communication with management is straightforward and efficient. Your role as a senior business analyst is broad and flexible, allowing you to mix content creation, coordination, and teamwork as we work toward our goals. We are looking for someone innovative and creative to help us with new changes and to improve and standardize our processes.

Working at ICS is unique because it offers a supportive environment that encourages growth and the chance to make a real impact. A good understanding of finance, risk processes, and IT is important for this role. If you're ready to join a dynamic team and help drive positive changes, we encourage you to consider this opportunity with us.

Your profile

At ICS, we are looking for someone who enjoys combining thought with action. If you have a passion for working with data and understanding the impact of new laws and regulations, this role could be for you. You will collaborate with various departments within ICS and ABN AMRO, staying informed about developments and assessing their impact on the organization. Sharing your knowledge and supporting others in their growth is encouraged, alongside your own professional development. You'll actively contribute to the Finance & Risk field, delivering clear products and documentation. With a wide range of topics on the agenda, effective prioritization and proactive communication of insights are essential.

To succeed in this role, you should have a degree in finance, business, or a related field, along with strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis. Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the finance sector is important, as is experience in process improvement and optimization. Proficiency in creating clear documentation will also be key to your success.

In this position, you'll have the opportunity to introduce new ways of working and adapt to changing challenges. Prioritization is crucial, and you may need to say "no" at times while maintaining positive relationships. Your proactive advice and unique perspective will be valued as you help shape our approach to current and future challenges at ICS.

Are you ready to be an integral part of our team at ICS?
We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bridging the gap between business and IT. You’ll be working on data and change management projects within Finance and Risk, translating stakeholder needs into actionable solutions. Your ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse teams will be key to your success. With a focus on risk awareness and continuous improvement, you will play an important role in our projects.

What You Bring:

• A master’s degree in Economics or Business Administration, possibly with an IT background
• At least 10 years of experience in data and change management, especially in Finance and Risk
• Proficiency in functional analysis of regulatory changes and data use cases
• Experience in end-to-end project implementation as a Data/Functional Analyst
• Knowledge of data warehousing, data modelling, and experience with ETL tools and Power BI

In this role, your analytical skills will help you quickly grasp complex issues, while your structured approach ensures effective project management. You’ll engage proactively, bringing a constructive mindset to challenges. With an understanding of organizational dynamics, you’ll adapt your style to optimize outcomes. It is a plus if you are bi-lingual (both English and Dutch). If you have a passion for IT and innovation, combined with a commitment to risk management and cost control, we would love to hear from you.

We are offering

A challenging environment offering you the possibility to develop yourself, both context wise regarding the ICS Finance & Risk business and data field of expertise. We offer a dynamic and thrilling job in keeping ICS compliant with (new) regulations.

Interested?

Are you interested? Feel free to respond to this vacancy now. For more information, please contact Ingeborg van der Waart (Ingeborg.vanderwaart@icscards.nl / 06-20962948). We would like to meet you!

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.