Internship (Acquisition Finance / Loan Syndicate)

Application closing date: 23 June

Expected start date and duration: 1st September 2025 (6 months)

Intern CMA

Opportunity to join a 6-month Internship at ING’s Capital Markets & Advisory team, within either Acquisition Finance or Loan Syndicate/Loan Sales, to gain experience in a professional deal-driven environment and support the execution of live deals and other key initiatives. 

Option 1: Acquisition Finance (AF)

Part of a global team of 100+ professionals across ten locations in EMEA, USA and APAC, the AF NL & DACH team originates and executes leveraged transactions for financial sponsor-owned clients located in the Benelux and DACH, with >€25m EBITDA. ING AF is consistently ranked among the top 10 EMEA / Benelux leveraged finance banks, with AF Netherlands being awarded the Best Acquisition Finance Provider in the Netherlands by the M&A community for 7 years in a row.

You will regularly work alongside Capital Markets teams (e.g. High Yield Debt Capital Markets and Loan Syndicate) to structure and underwrite leveraged loan and high-yield bond solutions and will also have the opportunity to work with other teams across the Wholesale Bank including Ratings Advisory, Corporate Finance, and Risk Management. 

As intern you will be working in a diversified team (+20 professionals) and take-on the responsibilities of an Analyst, including:

• Monitor market developments and identify opportunities.
• Contribute to the preparation and processing of internal credit applications, including detailed financial (incl. financial modelling), business and market analyses.
• Contribute to the preparation of pitch books.
• Support the AF portfolio team in managing the existing portfolio of AF transactions, process clients’ amendment and waiver requests, prepare annual credit reviews and achieve internal approvals.
• Assist to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including performing KYC related tasks

Option 2: Loan Syndication / Loan Sales (LS)

Gain hands-on experience in the loan markets across EMEA, working on high-impact transactions covering Project Finance, Leveraged Finance, Real Estate, and Corporate and Financial Institutions related financing.

As an intern, you'll support leading the underwriting and coordination of syndicated loan transactions for top-tier corporates, private equity firms, and infrastructure investors while helping distribute deals to banks, insurers, pension funds, and investment managers. You'll contribute to major acquisition financings and strategic financings while learning from seasoned professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Ranked as a top 5 Bookrunner in EMEA, ING offers a unique opportunity to develop analytical, communication, and teamwork skills while building a strong foundation in capital markets.

As intern you will be working in a diversified team (+30 professionals) and take-on the responsibilities of an Analyst, including:

• Monitor loan market dynamics and help prepare insightful market updates; and
• Conduct investor and comparable analyses to support pricing and positioning.
• Prepare pitch books and put your insights into client presentations.
• Prepare syndication strategies and advice for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work on live transactions and contribute throughout the syndication process, from launch to closing.

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.

• Strong eagerness to learn and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• High quality standards with an attention to detail, and highly numerate.
• Exhibit core ING values: willing to take initiative, collaborate with others, and think innovatively.
• Proactive team player with an international and inclusive mindset.
• Ability to multitask, plan ahead and priorities competing demands on time.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Essential requirements

• You’re available for a 6-month internship, however, candidates with a shorter availability will also be considered (minimum of 4 months).
• You’re currently pursuing a university degree, (bachelor's or master's degree) and already living in the Netherlands.
• During the duration of your internship at ING, it is mandatory to be enrolled at a Dutch university.
• Prior experience through internships is of added value but not a pre-requisite

Rewards and benefits

This is a great opportunity to train yourself 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 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.

Questions?

Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter (incl. your preferred team (AF or LS); max. 1 page) by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.

When applying, please remember select your preferred team (AF or LS).

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 as part of the CMA Early Career Group.  ING’s Early Career Group (“ECG”) is a best-in-class program providing junior talent the opportunity to develop themselves to well-rounded investment bankers. The aim of this program is to upskill talent and prepare you for future roles in our organization.