Executive Assistant to the Head of Wholesale Banking Netherlands

We are looking for an Executive Assistant who can help the Head of WB NL stay organised, prepared, and able to focus on what matters most. You will manage the agenda, support key meetings and events, and help the Management Team work smoothly together. This role suits someone who enjoys structure, responsibility, and being a trusted point of coordination. 

About WB NL and the team 

Wholesale Banking Netherlands is an international and fast-moving environment where teamwork is essential. You will work from our Maple office in Amsterdam and support the Head of WBNL as part of an energetic Management Team. You will collaborate closely with the Business Manager and the other (Executive) Personal Assistants in WBNL and ING NL Executive Committee, to ensure good coordination, smooth planning, and high standards across the team. 

What you will do 

• Work in a proactive and constructive way. You can get things done even without formal authority and you know when to give advice or raise concerns
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and external contacts. You understand how to navigate the organisation effectively
• Take ownership of complex agenda management. You plan ahead, understand priorities, and know the purpose and sensitivity of each appointment
• Prepare client meetings, offsites, Town Halls, and other internal or external events. This includes logistics and following up on action points
• Arrange business travel and accommodation while balancing quality, timing, and cost
• Handle information and communication carefully. You draft clear internal notes and client-ready emails in both Dutch and English
• Take care of administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate records, managing expenses, handling purchase orders, and processing approvals
• Work as part of a team with the Business Manager and the other Executive Assistants who support the WBNL Management Team and the ING NL Executive Committee. 

How to succeed 

You are a strong match if you 

• Have experience supporting a Head of Business or senior leader in a complex or international organisation, including advanced calendar and meeting management

• Write clear and professional communication in Dutch and English and can easily adjust your tone to the situation

• Have strong stakeholder management skills

• Build trust quickly and feel confident giving constructive input, even without formal authority

• Are confident using Outlook, Teams, and Excel, and can work comfortably with tools like Workday and I-buy (E-Profit)

• Stay calm and organised when priorities shift. You maintain high quality and pay close attention to detail

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and good judgment 

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. You can find out more about our employment conditions at Benefits in the Netherlands  

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience

• 24-28 vacation days depending on contract

• Pension scheme

• 13th month salary

• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary

• 8% Holiday payment

• 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

About us

With 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse, and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. Apply today.

Questions

​If you have any questions, please contact: Omar Husami at [email protected]