Analyst – Acquisition Finance – Wholesale Bank

ING Australia’s Wholesale Bank is looking to hire an Analyst – Acquisition Finance to be based in our Sydney office.

As an Analyst in our Acquisition Finance team (“AF”), you’ll be joining a global platform of professionals in offices across Europe, the US and APAC. AF is a market leading arranger and underwriter of leveraged loans backing buyouts by some of the largest top tier global private equity funds. Our market leading and growing AF team in APAC consists of 7 professionals located across Sydney and Singapore working together to cover all relevant deals across the APAC region. AF is responsible for leveraged loan transactions and coverage of global and regional private equity funds operating in Asia and Australia.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the attitude and skillset to be part of a highly dynamic and driven team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment gaining exposure to live deals, working directly with senior bankers in the industry. You’ll develop deep expertise in financial modelling, credit analysis, transaction structuring and execution.

We are looking for candidates with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in leveraged finance or related financial services. You will have strong analytical capability, exceptional attention to detail, and a hunger to learn and to take on key responsibilities within the team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to build a long‑term career in capital markets, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact?

What you’ll do

• Support origination by preparing pitch books, market research, capital structure reviews, and other marketing materials
• Assist in executing live transactions, including financial modelling, conducting financial, business and market analysis, preparation of credit applications, due diligence review and managing the smooth execution of transactions
• Support syndication processes working closely with Loan Distribution Group
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Sector Teams, Loan Distribution Group, DCM, Financial Markets and Corporate Finance (M&A) to deliver integrated solutions to ING’s clients
• Ensure compliance with ING policies, conduct expectations and all relevant regulatory and ethical standards across your day‑to‑day activities
  

What we’re looking for

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance or related financial services
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Advanced Mathematics or a related discipline with strong academic results
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to perform financial modelling and financial analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Highly organised, detail‑driven and comfortable working under tight timelines in a fast‑paced team environment
• Self‑motivated team player with strong initiative and the ability to build effective relationships across teams

Additional perks of joining ING

• 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 want to make life simpler and more worthwhile – for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too. 

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 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. 

We are all about celebrating success and as a result we are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a certified Family Inclusive workplace.  

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

(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions, please.) 

Need more?
Contact Mark Montgomery on mark.montgomery@ing.com

Applications close Thursday 5th March 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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