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Hybrid in Madrid·Added 10 days ago (last checked 21 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Madrid
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, life insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers, gym access




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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Want to know if this job is made for you? These are some of the qualities that we value the most for this role. And if the shoe fits... don't hesitate to apply!
* Significant senior Cards or Payments product/commercial leadership experience.
* Strong commercial and P&L mindset, with solid knowledge of Cards economics.
* Experience developing customer propositions and strategic partnerships.
* Strong strategic, analytical and data-driven approach.
* Excellent negotiation and senior stakeholder management skills.
* Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
* Customer-focused, action-oriented and resilient, with strong decision-making skills.
* Solid understanding of risk, regulatory and compliance requirements.
* Master's degree or equivalent, with 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
Want to know if this position is right for you? These are some of the qualities we value most for this role. And if you fit them... don't hesitate to submit your application!
- Extensive senior experience in product or commercial leadership within the Cards or Payments field.
- Strong commercial orientation and P&L vision, with deep knowledge of Cards economics.
- Experience in developing customer value propositions and strategic alliances.
- Strong strategic, analytical and data-driven approach.
- Excellent negotiation and senior stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
- Customer-focused, action-oriented and resilient profile, with great decision-making ability.
- Solid knowledge of risk, regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Master's degree or equivalent qualification, along with more than 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
The time you spend at work, the challenges you face or the lessons you get are very important, but... What about your personal life? At ING we want your work to fulfill you in every way, and that is why we take care of even the smallest details.
Check out what is waiting for you!
Balance That Works.
We put balance to work, so you can do it too. With our customers' needs first, the team´s and your own, we agree when to come to ING MAD and when to work best from home. More time together when it matters, more freedom when you need it.
Meal allowance.
Receive your meal allowance in the way that best suits you: through a meal card or directly in your payroll, giving you greater flexibility and convenience in managing your everyday needs.
More than an office.
In our offices you can find doctor's office, hairdresser, gym, Employee Concierge (to help you with your errands) and much more!
Health and life insurance.
We help you protect what matters most to you, including you and your immediate family.
Flexible remuneration.
Enjoy access to services such as nursery vouchers, public transport and training support, as well as other benefits through our flexible remuneration model.
Commuting made easier.
Our free shuttle service connects different areas of Madrid with ING MAD, helping make your commute to the office more comfortable and convenient.
Banking benefits.
Loans with preferential banking conditions.
Special mortgage conditions after 6 months working at the bank.
And you can benefit from our pension plan after 1 month with us!
More vitality and more belonging
Our 360º wellbeing approach supports employees across Financial, Physical, Mental and Social Wellbeing.
On-site physiotherapy service.
A strong wellbeing culture, including Wellhub access, sports communities and activities.
Employee Networks: Rainbow Lions (LGBTQI+), Leonas & RIÑG.
International Remote Work Program.
Get to know Us
We are a team of more than 1900 people sharing one idea: doing our bit in helping our clients create a better future for themselves, by providing them with the tools they need to get where they want to go.
A fully online bank where technology, innovation, simplicity and transparency are the main ingredients, and the first one to work with agile methodologies.
And although we are based in Spain, we are lucky to work in an international bank with presence in more than 40 countries.
We are proud to have a diverse team, and we are committed to continue developing a culture of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation that represents all collectives in the society.
And even though we look orange on the outside, we are green on the inside. Our ambition in Sustainability is Empowering (y)our Sustainability journey. We are embarking on our path, for us, but we are also there for when our clients decide to embark on this journey.
Making things happen, helping others be successful, always being one step ahead-that's our DNA. If you look at yourself in the mirror and your reflection matches our way of being and working...we are looking forward to meeting you!
At ING, you belong just as you are. We hire and support people for their talent and potential - and we know that when you can be yourself, you do your best work.
Job Application Safety Reminder
We're seeing an increase in fraudulent job offers. To protect yourself, please follow these key guidelines when applying for roles at ING:
Apply only via official ING platforms: ING uses Workday and LinkedIn as its internal recruitment system. Applications should be submitted only via our official career site or via ING job postings on LinkedIn.
Check the sender's email carefully: Legitimate communication will always come from @ing.com and/or @myworkday.com.
No payments or banking details will ever be requested: If someone asks for this information, it's a scam.
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The time you spend at work, the challenges you face or the things you learn are very important, but... what about your personal life? At ING we want your work to fulfill you in every way, and that's why we take care of every last detail.
Discover what awaits you!
We value balance, so you can too. With our customers' needs as our top priority, you and your team agree on when to come to ING MAD and when to work better from home. More time together when it matters, more freedom when you need it.
Restaurant card.
Receive your meal assistance in the way that best suits you: via a meal card or directly in your payroll, offering you greater flexibility and convenience to manage your daily needs
In our offices you can find medical services, hairdressing, a gym, Employee Concierge (to help you with your errands) and much more.
Health and life insurance.
We help you protect what matters most to you, including yourself and your immediate family.
Enjoy access to services such as childcare vouchers, public transport, and training support, as well as other benefits through our flexible remuneration model.
Easier commuting.
Our free shuttle service connects different areas of Madrid with ING MAD, helping to make your commutes to the office more comfortable and convenient.
Special loans with more favorable conditions.
And you'll also be able to benefit from our pension plan after 1 month with us!
Our 360º wellbeing approach supports employees in the areas of financial, physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
Physiotherapy service on-site.
A strong culture of wellbeing, which includes access to Wellhub, sports communities, and activities.
Employee networks: Rainbow Lions (LGBTQI+), Leonas, and RIÑG.
International remote work program.
We are a team of more than 1,900 people who share one idea: to do our part to help our customers create a better future for themselves, providing them with the tools they need to get where they want to go.
A 100% digital bank, where technology, innovation, simplicity and transparency are the main ingredients, and the first to work with agile methodologies.
And although we are in Spain, we are lucky to work for an international bank with a presence in more than 40 countries.
We are proud to have a diverse team, and we are committed to continuing to develop a culture of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation that represents all groups in society.
And although on the outside we are orange, on the inside we are green. Our ambition in Sustainability is Empowering (y)our Sustainability journey. We are on this journey for ourselves, but we also accompany our customers when they decide to embark on it.
Making things happen, helping others succeed, always staying one step ahead: that's our DNA. If you look in the mirror and your reflection matches our way of being and working... we can't wait to meet you!
The role
At ING we are looking for Business Lead for Cards Growth & Partnerships
Your role and work environment:
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Business Lead to lead our Cards Growth & Partnerships team within the Payments Tribe in Spain. The team's mission is to turn Cards into a sustainable growth and income engine for ING Spain, driving customer acquisition, activation, usage and engagement, developing distinctive propositions and building strategic partnerships. We work end-to-end, customer-focused and data-driven, bringing together Business, Tech, Ops and other key stakeholders to deliver measurable customer and business outcomes.
At ING we are looking for a Business Lead for Cards Growth & Partnerships
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic person to lead our Cards Growth & Partnerships team within the Payments Tribe in Spain. The team's mission is to turn Cards into a sustainable engine of growth and revenue for ING Spain, driving customer acquisition, activation, usage and engagement, developing distinctive value propositions and building strategic alliances. We work in an end-to-end, customer-centric and data-driven manner, bringing together Business, Tech, Ops and other key stakeholders to generate measurable results for both customers and the business.
What you'll do
As Business Lead for Cards Growth & Partnerships, you will:
* Own the Cards growth strategy, commercial performance and roadmap.
* Drive acquisition, activation, usage, engagement and retention across debit and credit cards.
* Lead the development of distinctive Cards propositions and new growth opportunities.
* Build and manage strategic partnerships with schemes, processors, wallets, merchants and fintechs.
* Drive a data-led commercial approach, managing funnels, customer value and Cards economics.
* Prioritise the Cards growth portfolio and make customer, commercial and capacity trade-offs.
* Lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders across ING and external partners.
* Ensure strong risk management, execution and benefits realisation.
* Contribute to the overall Payments strategy, scorecard and One Payments ambition.
As Business Lead for Cards Growth & Partnerships, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the Cards growth strategy, its commercial performance and its roadmap.
- Driving acquisition, activation, usage, engagement and retention across debit and credit cards.
- Leading the development of distinctive value propositions for Cards and new growth opportunities.
- Developing and managing strategic alliances with payment schemes, processors, wallets, merchants and fintechs.
- Driving a data-led commercial approach, managing funnels, customer value and Cards economics.
- Prioritising the Cards growth portfolio and making decisions balancing customer, business and capacity criteria.
- Leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders within ING and among external partners.
- Ensuring strong risk management, execution and benefits realisation.
- Contributing to the global Payments strategy, the scorecard and the One Payments ambition.
Job Application Safety Reminder
We are detecting an increase in fraudulent job offers. To protect yourself, follow these key guidelines when applying for positions at ING:
- Apply only through official ING platforms: ING uses Workday and LinkedIn as its internal recruitment system. Applications must be submitted only through our official careers site or through ING job postings on LinkedIn.
- Carefully check the email sender: Legitimate communications will always come from @ing.com and/or @myworkday.com.
About ING
ING is a global financial institution with Dutch roots, offering banking, insurance, and asset management services to over 37 million customers worldwide. The company operates in over 40 countries and is a major player in the European banking sector, with a strong focus on digital transformation and innovation.
In Spain, ING has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, employing over 1,500 people. The Spanish arm is a key hub for the bank's technology, risk, and business functions, offering a dynamic, international work environment. For international professionals, ING Spain provides opportunities to work in diverse areas such as engineering, cybersecurity, data science, and business development, with a strong emphasis on professional growth and a collaborative culture.
- Industry
- Banking and Fintech
- Founded
- 1991
- Employees
- 50,000–60,000
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- In Spain
- Madrid
Good to know if you are moving
- ING Spain is a major tech and risk hub, with many roles in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
- The company offers a hybrid working model and supports relocation packages for international talent.
- ING is a global leader in digital banking, providing strong brand recognition and career development opportunities.
- The Spanish offices are located in Madrid, a major European capital with a high quality of life and excellent international connectivity.
- The bank has a strong focus on internal mobility, allowing employees to move between different departments and countries.
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