Vice President Aviation – Relationship Manager / Financing Expert (w/m/d)

ING Wholesale Banking Germany is the corporate banking segment of ING Germany. We support our corporate clients with sustainable and innovative products and solutions across the entire value chain, helping them unlock new opportunities and achieve long-term success. By combining the breadth of ING’s product offering with a start-up spirit and the ambition to always be one step ahead, we deliver forward-looking solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Apply now with your CV to join ING Wholesale Banking, one of the fastest growing corporate banks in Germany!

Your Tasks

• As Vice President, you manage and further develop our existing client relationships across the EMEA region, with a particular focus on airlines, leasing companies and aviation-related businesses.
• You identify and pursue new business opportunities, build trusted relationships with prospective clients and position ING as a leading financial partner within the aviation sector.
• A key part of the role is identifying and driving cross-buy opportunities. You proactively develop these opportunities and coordinate their execution in close collaboration with international Product and Coverage teams.
• You play an active role in the structuring and execution of aircraft financing and other aviation sector transactions, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders.
• In this context, you assess clients’ creditworthiness and liquidity, analyse industry and transaction risks, and integrate relevant risk, portfolio and sustainability considerations into the transaction process.
• To support efficient credit and decision-making processes, you contribute to the preparation of credit applications, committee papers, strategic client plans, as well as risk and portfolio reporting.
• In short, you take ownership of your client portfolio with confidence and discipline, steering its development with a long-term perspective and a strong focus on sustainable growth, profitable business expansion and responsible risk management.

Your Profile

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
• Several years of experience in relationship management for large corporate clients within a banking environment, with a strong understanding of Corporate and/or Wholesale Banking
• Experience in the aviation sector or a strong affinity for Aviation Finance
• Solid understanding of credit processes, risk analysis and structured finance transactions
• A proactive mindset, strong commercial orientation, entrepreneurial thinking, high initiative and a strong sense of ownership
• Excellent analytical skills combined with a structured, detail-oriented and reliable working style
• Confidence in dealing with clients, product partners and internal decision-makers, supported by strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A willingness to learn, curiosity for complex sector-specific topics and a collaborative mindset
• Open to cultural diversity in an international environment 
• Fluent written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage

We offer many benefits

• Company pension plan, capital-building offers, free Deutschlandticket & bicycle leasING, company restaurant
• Hybrid working: In addition to working in the office, you can also work remotely – within operational, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Individualized work schedule models, sabbatical, subsidization of nursing & childcare costs
• Personal budget for continuing education and development as well as health; plus, a personal budget to set up your mobile working space

Ready for a new job?

At ING we are colourful and diverse: different personalities with different perspectives - an international culture where we value and appreciate each other. We believe in substance over style, people instead of labels.

This describes you to a T?

Simply apply online - your resume is all we need to get to know you, a cover letter is optional!