Internship Debt Capital Markets – IG Corporate Origination

The ING Debt Capital Markets (DCM) origination team in Amsterdam offers off-cycle internship positions to high-potential candidates with a strong motivation to work in Debt Capital Markets (DCM). As an intern, you will support Originators to maximize ING’s chances to execute bond mandates for its client base.The teamThe Capital Markets team in Amsterdam covers both investment-grade corporate as well as Bank and Insurance bond issuers in the Northern European region. The group works closely together with Relationship Managers, Corporate Finance, M&A and other product specialists within the ING network advising on a wide range of funding opportunities in the Capital Markets. You will be joining a small, highly skilled team who will be training and guiding you and as such, you will be seen as a full member of the team.Roles And ResponsibilitiesAs an intern, you will be working with the Investment Grade corporate origination team covering key ING clients in Austria, BeLux, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Nordics, Switzerland and the UK. The job will among other things comprise the following aspects:Provide direct support to DCM originators with the aim to win new businessBeing part of the deal team to support deal executionTaking the lead in producing content and presentation materials Coordinate and prepare market and pricing updates Identify market opportunities by applying knowledge from various market sources (Bloomberg, macroeconomic research, client-specific news, etc.)Liaise with other key ING stakeholders to identify opportunities, enhance internal cooperation and maximize client cross-buy (e.g. Sector Coverage relationship managers, other DCM departments, DCM Syndicate, Capital Structuring & Advisory, FM Research, FM Corporate Sales, FM Client Solutions Group)Support product development within the DCM team (e.g. ESG bond structuring, Hybrid Capital, Liability Management and Private Placements)How To SucceedWe seek smart, curious individuals who are eager to learn and take on responsibility. Therefore, our biggest expectation is that you’ll keep learning, stay curious, and take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.PrerequisitesApplicants will need to be EU nationals or non-EU students enrolled in an EU universityApplicants need to be registered as a student with an educational institution for the full duration of the internshipApplicants need to be available full-time for the full duration of the internshipWho We Are Looking ForTo be considered for this internship we require the following knowledge and experience:Demonstrable affinity with Corporate Finance and Financial MarketsWell-rounded academic background with coursework in finance and/or economics preferredMinimum of Bachelor of Science degree required, Master level preferred from an internationally acclaimed universityBasic knowledge of international bond markets and fixed-income instrumentsBasic macro-economic knowledge to ‘read’ the market and identify opportunitiesFluent in EnglishExcellent (English) writing and verbal communication skillsAdvanced PowerPoint and Excel skillsCapable to read balance sheet, P&L and cash flow statementsAbility to work well under pressure and tight deadlines and willingness to go the extra mileWhat do we offer? Unique opportunity to learn about Capital Markets in practiceAdvanced training on the job: Bloomberg and MS OfficeExposure to complex projects requiring cooperation with other departmentsLive deal-execution experience with an active role in deals with high market visibility and international press coverageOpportunity to create a network within ING as well as in the wider banking sectorCompetitive allowance and reimbursement of public transport costsYour Work EnvironmentThe Debt Capital Markets group is comprised of several capital markets businesses: Financial Institutions Group, Investment Grade Corporates, High Yield, Sustainable Markets, EM and Capital Structuring & Liability Management. DCM Origination is part of ING’s Global Capital Markets team within the Wholesale Bank. ING DCM is consistently top-ranked in European league tables and a credible global leader around Sustainability Structuring topics (Green Bonds, Sustainability-Linked Bond, etc.).Preliminary RequirementsFluency in English is requiredApplicants will need to be registered as a student with an educational institution for the entire duration of the internshipPlease note: to do an internship at ING, you must be either an EU national or a non-EU national enrolled in an educational institution in the NetherlandsRewards And BenefitsThis is a great opportunity to train with highly skilled people who are experts 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 FromInternship allowance of 700 EUR based on a 36 hours work weekYour own work laptopHybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creationPersonal growth and challenging work with endless possibilitiesAn informal working environment with innovative colleaguesDuring the duration of your internship at ING, it is mandatory to be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU-university for EU passport holders).Interested?Please apply directly online – click on Apply for this job.Please include a cover letter together with your CV in your application.We are looking forward to your application!About Our InternshipsEvery year, more than 350 students join our internship program. While there are no guarantees about your future, many of our former interns move into a permanent role or onto our International Talent Programme (traineeship).Whatever happens, an internship at ING is the ideal opportunity to meet a wide variety of people, to build up your own network, and to learn about many different aspects of banking – put simply, it’s a great start to your career.