VP of Syndicate for Investment Grade Syndicate

CMA | Global Capital Markets | VP of Syndicate for Investment Grade Syndicate | NYC

About ING: 

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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:

ING is currently expanding its Fixed Income product offering and team in the US.

As such, it is looking to add a syndicate professional with ample US experience within credit. His/her primary role is to help lead, in collaboration with other stakeholders, the build-out of the IG  business within ING.

As part of a larger multi -product syndicate desk, strong Investment Grade, FIG, or High Yield experience is important in order to complement, lead or assist in the execution of trades in these other asset classes

Responsibilities:

• Lead and help orchestrate the growth of the US$ IG business: work with sales, investors, issuers, originators & structurers as well as ING’s upper management to this effect.
• Complement, lead or assist in the execution of trades in other asset classes
• Provide support to Global Capital Markets across the asset classes covered by the desk: Corporate IG, FIG, High Yield, ABS, Emerging Markets and Project bonds.
• Assist in all aspects pertaining the ongoing functioning and growth of the desk.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Minimum of a BA/BS   
• VP- level candidates must have at least 5 years’ experience in credit
• Director- level candidates must have at least 10 years’ experience in IG
• Minimum of 2 years complementary experience in other asset classes (ABS, USPP or HY)
• Series 7, 79 and 63 required
• MBA or CFA (desirable)
• You are an experienced, self-motivated individual capable of both independent activity and working in a team.
• You have extensive product knowledge, technical expertise and strong transaction execution skills in the US IG market.
• You possess superior client relationship, marketing presentation, communication and sales skills in addition to deep understanding of products and markets.
• You are proficient in the use of:
• MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Issue net, DirectBooks and similar book builders
• Bloomberg Trading System

Salary Range $230,000-$270,000

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 commuting and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, 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.