(senior) associate in the corporate investments team

The application deadline is on the 17th of January.

ING Corporate Investments ("ING CI") has an exciting opportunity for a pro-active and energetic (Senior) associate to join its team in Amsterdam!

The team

ING CI is responsible for all mezzanine debt, private equity, and sustainable investments within ING. We are active across a broad range of sectors and geographies, and we invest in various stages, from early stage to mature companies. We pride ourselves on our creative approach and our ability to deliver unique & tailored solutions to ING clients and prospects.

You will become part of a team with a strong ambition to grow: we aim to triple our Assets under Management in the coming years and transform ING CI into a true multi-asset portfolio manager, i.e. A multi-strategy value investor with an operating model that allows for controlled scaling of the business.  

The role

You will start your position at CI's Portfolio Management & Value Creation ("PMVC") team to get a solid understanding of CI's investment portfolios and way of working. After 6-9 months your scope will be expanded to other parts of the CI organization. PMVC will play a pivotal role in the success of our growth ambition. The team's main responsibilities are twofold:

• Value Creation: Our profit is driven as much by the origination of new investments as it is by value creation in the companies we invested in. The PMVC team takes a leading role in institutionalizing and standardizing the value creation processes for our portfolio companies. The aim is to leverage existing value creation initiatives across the entire portfolio and initiate new value creation initiatives.
• Portfolio Management & Risk Control: Provide the portfolio management function for all of CI's investments and loans across its three origination business units: Equity Investments, Sustainable Investments & Mezzanine Debt as well as for ING Bank's equity positions, which include a.o. A Fintech portfolio, a strategic equity portfolio that is closely linked to ING Bank's products and services, and a restructuring & recovery equity book. The portfolio management function will provide granular and periodic monitoring and reporting on all positions in the CI and Bank equity portfolios.

About Corporate Investments

ING CI is responsible for all mezzanine debt, equity and sustainable investments within ING. We are active across a broad range of sectors and geographies, and we invest in various stages, from early stage to mature companies. We pride ourselves on our creative approach and our ability to deliver unique & tailored solutions to ING clients and prospects.

As we continue to expand our portfolio, we are seeking talented and experienced individuals to join our team, who bring unique perspectives and experiences to the table. You will become part of a team with a strong ambition to grow: we aim to triple our Assets under Management in the coming years. Our team culture is characterized by ambition and a drive to perform, and in finding pleasure in what we do, together as a team and with respect for everyone.  

ING Corporate Investments offers a high-performance environment in which talented, energetic, self-starting, and ambitious individuals will thrive.

Responsibilities

In this position you will play a key role in the structuring, execution and monitoring of complex equity investments and mezzanine debt transactions. Your deliverables in the role will be:

• Assessing investment opportunities including (i) evaluation of business models and financial statements, (ii) contributing to every step in the transaction journey from initial assessment to closing and future exit, (iii) coordinating internal and external parts of the deal process
• Support with drafting and reviewing of investment proposals
• Reviewing due diligence and transaction (legal) documentation
• Supporting senior team members in transaction origination and execution
• From day one frequent contact with (prospective) clients, external advisors (e.g. Corporate finance/debt advisors, lawyers, consultants) and co-investors as part of transaction execution and portfolio management
• Contribute to the value creation strategy and monitoring of portfolio companies
• Preparing pitches and presentations, market analyses, financial analyses, internal reporting, shareholder meetings, etc.
• Collaborating with other ING teams, such as Corporate Finance, Sector teams, Restructuring and Legal department to create integrated client solutions

How to succeed 

You thrive in a collaborative team environment, working closely with colleagues to achieve our ambitions. We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation 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. 

Furthermore, you have at least a number of the following:

• An academic degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Science or equivalent
• 3-5 years' relevant experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital or Banking (e.g. M&A Project Finance, Acquisition Finance). We also welcome top-tier candidates with other backgrounds such as strategy consulting, business development in PE-backed company, M&A practice in law firm, restructuring advisory. If you have more then 5+ years of strong and relevant work experience in the previously mentioned area, we can consider you for a Senior position.
• Current residency in the Netherlands is preferred as well as the Dutch language skills
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Eagerness to constantly improve yourself. Drive, proactiveness and a genuine curiosity. You are proactive and have a problem-solving nature
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a corporate environment
• Self-confidence, energy and an ability to present ideas / information in a concise and organized way

Interested? Want to apply directly!

ING is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please upload your CV, motivation letter, university and high school grades by clicking the "Apply" button. We are looking forwards to meeting you!

Please note that the application deadline is 17 January. Feedback and interviews will take place after this date.

Multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders, business case and sales pitch will be part of the selection process.

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
• 12-month contract with view to extend
• Individual leave: 24+2 individual holiday days based on 36 hr 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 us 

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!