Analyst II, Structured Distribution Solutions, ING Amsterdam

You will work alongside experienced professionals in the Amsterdam unit of ING’s Structured Distribution Solutions (“SDS”) team.

Part of ING’s Loan Distribution Group (“LDG”) cluster, SDS operates within the Capital Markets & Advisory (“CMA”) division of ING Wholesale Banking. SDS is a commercial, investor facing unit responsible for structuring balance sheet solutions for ING.

Split between Dublin and Amsterdam, SDS is responsible for the design and execution of various portfolio-based solutions (including Significant Risk Transfer securitisations, Forward Flow Partnerships, Structured Portfolio Sales) to help deliver on ING’s Capital Velocity goals.

We are looking for candidates with strong skills and an aptitude to learn fast in a specialist area with extensive exposure to lending, structured credit, and regulatory dimensions. In return, there is potential to develop a career within a pivotal area of modern credit and loan markets.

Work environment:

Functionally reporting into the Dublin based Global Head of SDS and hierarchically into the Amsterdam based Head of SDS Netherlands, you will work on all aspects of transactions, including prospecting, structuring, execution and (where relevant) distribution. You will operate in focused deal teams, learning on the job alongside dedicated professionals across ING’s global network.

You will work with a growing specialist team to:

• Help structure synthetic securitisations (“SRT’s”) over credit exposures across ING’s Wholesale and Retail Banking portfolios. These transactions are bespoke portfolio risk transfer structures that are key to ING’s capital velocity goals.
• Establish and promote Forward Flow Partnerships with third party investors; and
• Help selectively dispose loan assets in the secondary market.
• SDS initiatives involve extensive interaction with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders on high profile strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing loan portfolio and related risk and capital attributes for suitability
• Assisting in review and assembly of eligible exposures for inclusion in SRT’s, forward flow partnerships or portfolio disposals,
• Assisting in preparation of materials for internal stakeholders:
• Scenario analysis incorporating financial models on alternative transaction and portfolio approaches.
• Presentation materials for senior decision makers / committees,
• Approval requests for proposed transactions.
• Internal Risk and Regulatory Compliance checklists.
• As well as materials for external stakeholders:
• Investor presentations, term sheets, portfolio datatapes, financial models and due diligence materials.
• Analysis and evidence towards supervisor for transactions requiring regulatory approval.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has a genuine interest and curiosity in finance and a desire to build expertise in structured finance, banking, and related activities.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment, working closely with colleagues toward common goals.
• Has a strong academic track record with university and/or professional qualification (i.e. CFA) in quantitative, business, finance, or related discipline.
• Has at least two years of experience in wholesale banking, asset-backed securities and/or capital markets.
• Is comfortable working with data and has strong financial modelling skills.
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience and proficiency in PowerPoint will be an asset.
• Is detail-oriented and accurate, you can manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

We offer you:

• A clear purpose, a unique offer, and a range of benefits including variable remuneration:
• Personal growth & challenging work with a rare opportunity to acquire skills, experience and progress your career in structured finance.
• ·Informal, dynamic workplace with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavours.
• Exposure to an international environment and close collaboration with colleagues across the globe
• On-the-job training to translate theory into practice, learning from highly experienced professionals.

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 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

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Please note, multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.

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!