Vice President - Acquisition Finance - Portfolio Management

ING Australia’s Wholesale Bank is seeking a Vice President – Acquisition Finance to join our Portfolio Management team in Sydney.
 

This is a unique opportunity to become part of our growing Acquisition Finance Portfolio Management (AF PM) function, an emerging capability within ING’s Lending franchise across Australia and Singapore.
 

As a key member of the AF PM team, you will play a pivotal role in the active management of Acquisition Finance assets across the Asia Pacific portfolio. You’ll help optimise returns through strong analytics, portfolio insights, and capital velocity strategies. This is a front‑office lending position ideal for a professional passionate about portfolio performance and credit excellence.
 

In this role, you will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including product and sector‑based origination teams, specialised and corporate lending Transaction Management, Capital Markets & Advisory (with a strong focus on Loan Distribution), as well as Risk, Legal, and various support teams.
 

AF PM also drives key initiatives to enhance regulatory readiness, operational efficiency, and overall portfolio optimisation, giving you the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of our regional finance platform.
 

Ready to make an impact?

What you’ll do

• As a Vice President, you will manage the full lifecycle of Acquisition Finance transactions, including credit reviews, amendments and waivers, risk‑rating oversight, proactive covenant and performance monitoring, early‑warning identification, under‑performing or restructuring situations, and capital‑velocity initiatives such as loan sales, insurance, participations and risk transfers.
• Act as the first point of contact for a set of portfolio clients, leading ongoing credit monitoring, analytics, internal risk reporting and other recurring portfolio responsibilities.
• Collaborate closely with product, sector origination, structuring and transaction‑management teams, as well as other product specialists, to ensure a seamless and coordinated client experience.
• Identify and support cross‑buy opportunities across the client portfolio.
•  Drive process improvement, standardisation and digitalisation across Lending, working jointly with Tribe Lending and other key stakeholders

What we’re looking for

• 6+ years of relevant lending execution and/or credit analysis, preferably within Acquisition Finance or Leveraged Finance.
• Prior exposure to specialized lending (project finance, object finance, acquisition finance) and/or real asset subsectors (energy, infrastructure, transportation & logistics, telecommunication and technology) a plus
• University degree major in business/economics, law or relevant business discipline. CFA and/or MBA a plus
• Collaborative and inclusive team player, embracing diversity and cross-cultural awareness and able to work effectively across functions
• Strong financial and credit analysis capabilities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Collaborative and able to work effectively across functions and regions

What’s in it for you?

• Discounted ING Health Insurance
• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing
• An IMPACT day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity

About Us
 

At ING, we’re all about making life simpler and more rewarding - for the people who bank with us, the team members who work with us, and the communities we’re proud to support. Joining ING means stepping into an environment where your individuality isn’t just welcomed - it’s celebrated. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, inclusive, and supportive, giving you the freedom to be yourself, so you can do your thing.

Whether you’re taking ownership of exciting projects, thinking outside the box, or working with global colleagues, you’ll find ING is the kind of place where growth isn’t just a possibility; it’s a promise. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and Family Inclusive workplace, you’ll feel the difference in how we value and champion our people.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities, and how you align with our values - not on ticking every box. So, if you’re interested but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. We’re invested in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. We’re your allies in helping you do your thing during the recruitment process, so let us know (email below) if you require any support or adjustments when you apply  

Sound like your kind of vibe? We can’t wait to hear from you!

(One last note: We operate using a direct talent sourcing model, so no agency introductions, please.)

ING is Australia’s most recommended bank according to RFI Global’s Consumer Atlas Survey, January–June 2025 (n = 29,510) when compared to customers of the 10 largest ADIs operating in Australia.

Need more? 

Contact: Mark Montgomery [email protected]

For support and adjustments, including DEI, LGBTQI+ confidential application support enquiries: [email protected]

Applications close Wednesday 18th February 2026

Before you apply 
Here at ING we consider employee development to be important and encourage existing employees to apply for suitable internal positions. It is expected that any employee applying for a vacant position would have been in their current role for a minimum of twelve (12) months before applying. This may be waived in special circumstances and after consultation with your Manager  

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