Learning & Leadership Intern

Are you passionate about people development, leadership, and making a real impact in a global organization? Join ING’s Talent, Learning & Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) team as our next Learning & Leadership Intern and help shape the future of talent at one of the world’s leading financial institutions.

About the role

As a Learning & Leadership Intern, you’ll be at the heart of ING Netherlands’ efforts to unlock the full potential of our people. You’ll support key initiatives that drive learning, leadership development, and inclusive growth across the organization. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a high-impact HR environment, working alongside passionate professionals who are shaping the future of work.

The team

You’ll work closely with the Head of Growth & Careers and collaborate with the broader Talent, Learning & DIB team, as well as stakeholders across HR. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

Roles and responsibilities

Your work will be a mix of strategic support and hands-on coordination. Key responsibilities include:

• Research & Insights: Explore best practices in learning and leadership development. Analyze internal data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Data & Reporting: Help prepare impactful presentations and reports for senior leadership using data-driven insights.
• Project Coordination: Support the planning and execution of learning programs, workshops, and leadership interventions.
• Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with HR teams to ensure seamless delivery of initiatives. Bring your ideas to the table—we value fresh perspectives!
• Event Support: Assist in organizing and facilitating training sessions, leadership events, and other learning experiences.
  

How to succeed

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.

• You’re currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
• You have a strong interest in learning and leadership development.
• You’re proactive, organized, and eager to learn.
• You have strong communication (English) and interpersonal skills.
• You’re comfortable working with data and digital tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• You’re accurate and organized with an eye for detail.
• You work well independently and as part of a team.
• You are available for a minimum of 6 months.

Rewards and benefits

This 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 from:

• Internship allowance of 700 EUR based on a 36 hours work week.
• Your own work laptop.
• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation.
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities.
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues.

During the duration of your internship at ING, it is mandatory to be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU-university for EUpassport holders).

Questions?

Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.

About our internships

Every 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.