Loan Distribution Group (‘LDG’) is a dedicated and fully integrated underwriting and distribution platform for all of ING’s financing activities in the primary and secondary loan markets. The platform also covers the usage of the insurance market as a risk and/or capital distribution tool. In addition, it is responsible for the structuring and execution of various structured distribution solutions (including Forward Flow Partnerships, Structured Portfolio Sales and Significant Risk Transfers).

LDG is one of the 5 functions within ING’s Capital Markets and Advisory (‘CMA’) division alongside Global Capital Markets, Corporate Finance (including Debt & Capital Advisory), Corporate Investments and (Private Equity sponsored) Acquisitions Finance.

In EMEA, Loan Syndicate, responsible for the origination, structuring and/or underwriting of Syndicated Loans, has been set up in three different teams: EMEA Leveraged Loan Syndicate, EMEA Project, Asset Based and Real Estate Finance (P&ABREF) Loan Syndicate and EMEA Corporate, Financial Institutions and Trade & Commodity Finance Loan Syndicate.

The Team
The EMEA Project and Asset Based, and Real Estate Finance team covers three main sectors: Energy, TMT&H, Transport & Logistics and Real Estate Finance, and is based in Amsterdam and London (7 FTE/ 1 FTE). We currently offer an exciting Associate position in our Amsterdam team for an ambitious professional, who enjoys working in a dynamic and diverse team at the heart of ING’s loan distribution strategy.

As one of the leading players in the EMEA P&ABREF market, we are in the driver’s seat of the syndication process (i.e. Coordinator, Underwriter, Active Bookrunner) in ING lead mandates. You will be a member of a successful and highly driven team, working in a dynamic environment with interesting clients and on challenging and prominent transactions. The complexity of the assignments and the international nature of your work will lead to continuous opportunities for professional development. As part of our team, you will play a key role in managing syndicated financings on behalf of our clients, and function as an internal expert regarding gathering and translation of market intelligence that will help us retain our strong market position. You will work together closely with a.o. Loan Sales, CPRI and other ING Wholesale Banking departments such as Sectors, D&CA, FM, Risk Management, Legal.

Your Responsibilities
You will be supporting the team in the origination, structuring, underwriting and execution of syndicated P&ABF loan transactions in EMEA. You will manage specific work flows together with the deal team on transactions that have a large impact on our clients. You will frequently work together with colleagues across the ING network and with external parties such as clients, other banks, and non-bank financial institutions;

Client and transaction coordination:

• Support in the origination, structuring and negotiation of syndicated loans. This would entail the production of or delivering input to pitches relating to transaction opportunities and loan market updates to win lead mandates;
  
• Support in giving our clients the best customer experience possible and position ourselves well for CM&A mandates;
  
• Together with the Loan Sales team, you identify and maintain relationships with financial institutions and ensure a smooth distribution of transactions;
  
• Closely follow loan market dynamics, including the relevant bank regulations, translate this into relevant market updates and take responsibility for up-to-date (investor) databases;
  

Transaction execution:

• Assist in the execution of syndicated loans, such as negotiation of terms and conditions (term sheets, mandate letters, long form documentation etc.), preparation of syndication materials, Q&A with banks and maintaining an active dialogue with other loan investors;
  
• Draft syndication advices supporting the primary sale of syndicated loans; including loan market analysis, opinion on credit structures, bank appetite, sell-down strategy and pricing;
  
• Together with the Loan Sales team, you organize (virtual) bank meetings to generate demand for deals coordinated and/or underwritten by ING.
  

Who are we looking for?

• You are a team player with ambition and entrepreneurship;
  
• You are energized and curious with a “take it on and make it happen” mentality;
  
• You are confident, creative, and have convincing and well-developed communication skills;
  
• You have high quality standards, attention to detail and a clear customer focus;
  
• You are able to work (independently) under tight deadlines;
  
• You have experience in pitching, structuring and negotiating loan transactions (e.g. in Sectors, Lending or CM&A);
  
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word;
  
• Fluency in verbal and written English (preferably also in Dutch but not a must);
  

What we offer?
Our demanding client relationships and transactions combined with dynamic sector developments lead to a steep learning curve. We realize that we need to have the best people in our team, hence we are committed to investing in your personal growth and development. We offer you the opportunity to develop financial expertise, transaction experience, commercial & relationship skills, market / sector knowledge and regular interaction with clients. We follow a flexible way of working, with both working from home and working from the office as well as the possibility to work remotely outside of the Netherlands for 20 business days annually. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to gain valuable career experience in a diverse and international environment.

Rewards & 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 here.
The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience
  
• 36 or 40 hour workweek
  
• Individual leave: 24+2 individual holiday days based on 36 hour workweek
  
• Diversity leave: 3 days per year (1,5 paid, 1,5 unpaid)
  
• CSR days: up to 2 days per year to actively engage in society by volunteering
  
• 13th month salary
  
• 8% Holiday payment
  
• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary
  
• Mobility card
  
• Attractive pension scheme
  
• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation
  

About ING
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 and apply today!