Ventajas
ING offers a very competitive salary and benefit package to mid-level managers and higher. Departments are often given autonomy to guide their business, within budget considerations. My own hours are flexible to support a good work/life balance. Performance is based on results, so people who accept responsibility for thier work, and fulfill their requirements, are rewarded. Senior management has a strong vision for the global presence of ING.
Desventajas
The autonomy allowed creates a disfunctional alignment between business groups and internal departments. There are few requirements in place to organize standard internal processes. However, the IT structure, which is supported by a 3rd party vendor, is highly regimented and makes changes and communications with IT providers difficult. Rounds of layoffs are being driven by the current financial declines - true of all financial service organizations. While Senior Mgmt. has strong vision, that vision is not often followed through in operations.