Capital Markets & Advisory | Corporate Finance M&A | Vice President M&A |New York

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In Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients. 

 
When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.

About the position:

The Vice President is primarily involved in supporting the origination and execution of M&A and strategic advisory transactions within the Corporate Finance (“CF”) / M&A team

Title: Vice President

Department: Corporate Finance/M&A, part of Capital Markets & Advisory

Line Manager: Head of Corporate Finance, Americas

Location: New York

About the department:

ING Corporate Finance advises on M&A transactions, including buy side and sell side deals, strategic advisory assignments and capital raisings. The team supports the ING client base across many sectors, with a focus on transportation and infrastructure, food and agriculture, energy, telecom, media and technology (TMT). Corporate Finance is a growing M&A platform in New York that is part of a dynamic global team that also operates out of ING’s offices in London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Brussels, Frankfurt, Manila, Hong Kong and Singapore.

The Vice President Corporate Finance / M&A role offers a mix of hands-on M&A transaction experience across industries and deal size ranges. You will work with other team members globally in the analysis, financial modelling, negotiation, sourcing, and managing of M&A transactions on behalf on ING’s clients, both financial sponsors and corporates. ING is seeking candidates that have experience and are keen to progress their careers in the investment banking industry in a growing M&A platform.

Responsibilities :

Working within the Corporate Finance M&A team in New York with a focus on originating and executing M&A deals, strategic advisory assignments and capital raising transactionsAssisting senior team members and managing junior staff in the origination and execution of transactions, supporting and supervising the preparation of presentations, comprehensive (financial) analyses and daily project management including frequent contact with current and prospective clients and external advisers (e.g. M&A bankers, lawyers, accountants, consultants, financing bankers)Monitoring market developments, identifying opportunities for new business and building a client networkMaintaining close ties with the relevant product and sector teams within ING, including Sector Coverage, Acquisition Finance, Corporate Investments, Loan Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and Sustainable Finance teams

Qualifications and Competencies

Vice Presidents have 6 to 9 years of working experience within M&A at a reputable investment bank. Suitable candidates have demonstrable hands-on experience in M&A on a daily basis, have a high energy level, strong commercial drive, attention to detail, ability to work time-efficiently within a team setting and are able to represent the team well, both internally and externally.

Knowledge of M&A processesFinancial modellingProblem analysis and judgmentAmbition and high level of energyHigh attention to detail and accuracyTeamworkStrong communication skillsPerformance motivationPerseveranceCreativity and idea generationClient origination driveAmbition to mentor and train junior team membersFluency in business English is required

Base Salary Range $230K - $270K

In addition to comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, and competitive PTO, ING provides a broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with working from home, commuting, and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.