Data School 2026 | Start your career as a Data Management Expert 

Discover ING Hubs Romania 

ING Hubs Romania offers 130 services in software development, data management, non-financial risk & compliance, audit, and retail operations to 24 ING units worldwide, with the help of over 2000 high-performing engineers, risk, and operations professionals. 

We started out in 2015 as ING’s software development hub, then steadily expanded our range to include more services and competencies. Now we provide borderless services with bank-wide capabilities.

Our tech capabilities remain the core of our business, with more than 1800 colleagues active in Data and Analytics Tech, Tech Foundation and Channels, Retail Core Banking and Architecture, and Global Products and Technology Services. 

We enjoy a flexible way of working and a highly collaborative environment, where fair and constructive feedback is encouraged. 

For us, impact isn't a perk. It's the driver of our work. We are guided and rewarded by a shared desire to make the world a better place, one innovative solution at a time. Our colleagues make it their job to do impactful things, and they love doing it in good company. Do you? 

About Data School 2026 

Are you passionate about data and interested in building a career in Data Management? 

Join Data School 2026, a learning program designed to develop future Data Management Experts who can support ING data products across their full lifecycle. 

The program is focused on building practical knowledge around ING’s Data Management Control Standards, also known as DMCS, and the capabilities needed to onboard and manage data products end to end. Participants will be introduced to several Data Management areas, including: 

• Data Quality 

• Data Governance 

• Data Protection 

• Data Definition 

• Data Lineage 

• Data Product onboarding 

• Data Management controls and compliance 

• Stakeholder management and collaboration 

During school, participants will explore different Data Management capabilities and ways of working. Based on their strengths, interests, learning progress, and business needs, successful participants may continue their journey in one of the Data Management specializations. 

The goal of the program is to prepare participants to understand, support, and coordinate the end-to-end DMCS onboarding journey for data products, while working closely with business, technology, risk, and data stakeholders. 

Upon successful completion of the program and final selection process, participants may have the opportunity to join ING Hubs Romania as Data Management Experts within one of our Data Management teams. 

What You Will Learn 

Through a mix of theoretical sessions, practical exercises, case studies, and interaction with ING professionals, you will gain exposure to how data is managed in a complex banking environment. 

The learning journey will help you understand: 

• How data products are identified, onboarded, and managed within ING 

• How DMCS controls support data quality, governance, protection, definition, and lineage 

• How to work with data owners, data users, technology teams, and control specialists 

• How to analyze data-related requirements and translate them into structured documentation 

• How to follow standards, ways of working, and control expectations 

• How to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders in an international environment 

Program Details 

Here are the logistical details based on the current planning calendar: 

• The recruitment campaign  

• You can apply until 22 September 

• The CV screening and selection phase 

• If your CV is selected, you will participate in the online testing phase  

• Test evaluation  

• If you pass the testing phase you will participate in an assessment group scheduled by us

• The group assessment phase  

• The final decision  

• Start School on 19 October for 6 Week - organized in 2 sessions/week 2 (Tuesday and Thursday) – 4 Hours / Day 

• Final selection  

• The hiring process  

• The expected start date  

What We Are Looking For 

We are looking for final-year students or a recent graduates (up to 3 years after completing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree) who are curious, motivated, and proactive and who want to build a career in Data Management. We are seeking students eager to learn how data products are managed in a large international banking environment. 

Basic data knowledge 

The following are considered an advantage, but they are not mandatory: 

• Basic understanding of databases and data structures 

• Familiarity with SQL or data analysis concepts 

• Exposure to business analysis, data quality, data governance, reporting, or documentation activities 

• Basic understanding of banking products, financial services, or regulatory context 

Good logic and analytical skills 

• Strong logical reasoning abilities 

• Attention to facts and details 

• Interest and enthusiasm for working with data 

• Ability to break down complex problems and identify practical solutions 

Communication and collaboration skills 

• Good verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to explain ideas clearly and concisely 

• Comfortable working with different stakeholders and teams 

• Open to feedback and willing to learn from others 

Proactive mindset 

• Willingness to ask questions and clarify expectations 

• Comfortable expressing ideas and opinions in team settings 

• Ability to take ownership of assigned activities 

• Team-oriented approach and collaborative attitude 

Stakeholder management potential 

• Ability to listen, understand different perspectives, and contribute to alignment 

• Confidence to support discussions with business, technology, risk, and data stakeholders 

• Interest in understanding how data supports business outcomes and regulatory expectations 

Good English skills 

• Good spoken and written English 

• Ability to communicate clearly in an international environment 

• Ability to explain data-related topics in a structured and understandable way