Internship: Acquisition Finance / Loan Syndicate, Capital Markets & Advisory

Opportunity to join a 5-6-month internship at ING’s Capital Markets & Advisory team, within either Acquisition Finance or Loan Syndicate/Loan Sales, to gain eperience in a professional deal-driven environment and support the eecution of live deals and other key initiatives.

The team

Part of a global team of 100+ professionals across ten locations in EMEA, USA and APAC, the AF NL & DACH team originates and eecutes leveraged transactions for financial sponsor-owned clients located in the Benelu and DACH, with >€25m EBITDA. ING AF is consistently ranked among the top-10 EMEA / Benelu leveraged finance banks, with AF Netherlands being awarded the Best Acquisition Finance Provider in the Netherlands by the M&A community for 7 years in a row.

You will regularly work alongside Capital Markets teams (e.g. High Yield Debt Capital Markets and Loan Syndicate) to structure and underwrite leveraged loan and high-yield bond solutions, and will also have the opportunity to work with other teams across the Wholesale Bank including Ratings Advisory, Corporate Finance, and Risk Management.

Roles and responsibilities

As intern you will be working in a diversified team (+20 professionals) and take-on the responsibilities of an Analyst, including:

• Monitor market developments and identify opportunities;
• Contribute to the preparation and processing of internal credit applications, including detailed financial (incl. financial modelling), business and market analyses;
• Contribute to the preparation of pitch books;
• Support the AF portfolio team in managing the eisting portfolio of AF transactions, process clients’ amendment and waiver requests, prepare annual credit reviews and achieve internal approvals;
• Assist to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including performing KYC related tasks

Loan Syndication / Loan Sales (LS)

Gain hands-on eperience in the loan markets across EMEA, working on high-impact transactions covering Project Finance, Trade & Commodity Finance, and Corporate and Financial Institutions related financing.

As an intern, you'll support leading the underwriting and coordination of syndicated loan transactions for top-tier corporates, private equity firms, and infrastructure investors while helping distribute deals to banks, insurers, pension funds, and investment managers. You'll contribute to major acquisition financings and strategic financings while learning from seasoned professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Ranked as a top-5 Bookrunner in EMEA, ING offers a unique opportunity to develop analytical, communication, and teamwork skills while building a strong foundation in capital markets.

As intern you will be working in a diversified team (+30 professionals) and take-on the responsibilities of an Analyst, including:

• Monitor loan market dynamics and help prepare insightful market updates; and

• Conduct investor and comparable analyses to support pricing and positioning;
• Prepare pitch books and put your insights into client presentations;
• Prepare syndication strategies and advice for internal and eternal stakeholders;
• Work on live transactions and contribute throughout the syndication process, from launch to closing

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest epectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

• Strong eagerness to learn and thrive in fast-paced environments
• High quality standards with an attention to detail, and highly numerate
• Ehibit core ING values: willing to take initiative, collaborate with others, and think innovatively
• Proactive team player with an international and inclusive mindset
• Ability to multitask, plan ahead and prioritise competing demands on time
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Essential requirements

• You’re available for a 6-month internship on a full-time basis, however, candidates with a shorter availability will also be considered (minimum of 4 months)
• You’re currently pursuing a University degree, (Bachelor or Master degree) and already living in the Netherlands
• During the duration of your internship at ING, it is mandatory to be enrolled at a Dutch university
• Prior eperience through internships is of added-value but not a pre-requisite

Rewards and benefits

This is a great opportunity to train yourself with highly skilled people who are eperts in their field. You’ll do a lot and learn a lot – not only about your specialist area and the bank, but also about yourself and whether this type of environment is right for you.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Internship allowance of 1096 EUR based on 36 hours work week
• Your own work laptop
• 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

Questions?

Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter (incl. your preferred team (AF or LS); ma. 1 page) by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. When applying, you must select your preferred team (AF or LS).

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