Intern, Sustainable Solutions Group APAC

ING WB Asia Internship Programme 2027

At ING, we're redefining what it means to be a bank, and we're looking for students who are curious, proactive, and eager to make a meaningful impact. If you're excited to learn, challenge the status quo, collaborate with diverse teams, and turn ideas into action, our internship programme offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and contribute to an international organization that values continuous growth and innovation.

Department/Function:Sectors

Team:Sustainable Finance

Internship Period: 6 months; January - June 2027

About ING Bank

We began operating in Singapore in 1987 where we host the regional Asia Pacific headquarters. With over 300 financial experts, we are the largest wholesale banking branch in Asia. ING stands out in the Asia Pacific region because we go a step further for our customers. We look at things from the client’s perspective which allows us to construct tailor-made solutions to fit the needs of every company we serve. This mentality underpins all our client relations and has produced various prestigious awards.

Our internship programme offers more than just on-the-job experience. Through structured onboarding, development initiatives, cross-functional networking opportunities, project showcases and an intern alumni community, you'll gain valuable exposure, build meaningful connections and develop skills for your future career.

ING Sustainability Direction

Sustainability is a pilar of our strategy and central to our long-term commercial success. The urgent need for a transition to low-carbon economy that balances its impact on nature comes with both opportunities and risks, and it is our ambition to play a leading role in accelerating this transition. That’s why we aim to put sustainability at the heart of what we do.

What does Sustainable Solutions Group (SSG) Team do in ING? 

• The Sustainable Solutions Group’s (SSG) mission is to maximise capital flows to our clients and accelerate their sustainable transition, along with the sectors they operate in. 

• We translate ING’s sustainability strategy into business opportunities by connecting and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, with a razor-sharp focus on client centricity. 

• We deliver sustainability expertise, supported by tooling and data, to provide financing, advice and strategic support to our Wholesale Banking (WB) clients. 

SSG holds a global mandate to structure, arrange, and execute transactions with a sustainability characteristic across WB. In addition to supporting origination, SSG structures sustainable products and acts as a strategic partner to clients, offering tailored advice on sustainability and driving innovation in sustainable finance. As ING’s pioneering engine for sustainable finance, SSG plays a leading role in shaping market standards, piloting new instruments, and embedding sustainability into core banking processes. 

The SSG APAC covers the Asia Pacific region, with key markets in Australia, Greater China, Japan, Korea, and Philippines.  

The team also covers all of ING’s sectors: 

• Commodities, Food & Agriculture 

• Infrastructure 

• Technology, Media, Telecom and Healthcare 

• Real Estate 

• Transport and Logistics 

• Energy 

• Financial Institutions 

• Corporate Sector Coverage

What would you be doing?

As an intern you will gain hands-on exposure to sustainable finance transactions and thought-leadership across Asia Pacific. Your responsibilities will include:

• Research and market analysis
  • Conduct market analysis on sustainable finance and other related markets across ING’s Sector portfolio
  • Monitoring market updates and relevant regulatory developments
  • Analyse corporate sustainability disclosure and sector specific developments
• Transaction support and execution
• Assist in origination, structuring, and execution of sustainable finance transactions
  • Prepare pitchbooks and client materials
  • Support development of green, social, sustainable financing frameworks
  • Analyse eligibility of green/social assets
  • Analyse ESG ratings of companies
• Innovation and ad-hoc
  • Prepare conference/seminar/workshop presentation materials
  • Assist with internal trainings to raise awareness and equip colleagues with the skills to drive client dialogue on sustainable finance
  • Contribute to innovative developments such as Circular Economy, Energy Transition, etc
  • Quarterly deal reporting
• Any other sustainability related tasks that may arise

What qualities and skills are we looking for?

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual who offers the following: 

• Undergraduate or postgraduate in any discipline
• Strong interest in leveraging the financial markets to create positive environmental and social impact
• Strong analytical skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Well-organised, structured, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Motivated, entrepreneurial, and resourceful

Fluent in spoken and written English; knowledge in other Asian languages, in particular Mandarin (preferably)

What would you gain from this internship?

An exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the financial markets and on transactions across the green/social debt spectrum (loans, bonds, hybrids) in a wide range of industry sectors as well as being an advocate for a more sustainable world!

Need more information?  

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Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)  

ING’s vision is to unlock our people’s full potential through our inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop and have impact for our customers and society. To achieve this vision, our policies support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind with regard to age, gender, gender identity, cultural background, experience, religion, race, ethnicity, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, social origin, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require any assistance or if we can accommodate you in any way when participating in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you to ensure a fair and accessible process. Read more about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging here.