Financial Markets Internship Programme

Always wanted to know what happens on a trading floor? This is your chance! 

During the Financial Marketsinternshipprogrammeyou will gain hands-on experienceon one of ourFinancial Markets desks. You will be an integral part of a team, contributing to solutions from day one and learn how to provide flawless execution for ING’s trusted clients! You will work in a dynamic, international environment where you learn at a fast pace and will get involved right from the start.  

About ING 

ING’s purpose is ‘Empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.’Every ING colleague is given the opportunity to contribute to that vision. We champion self-reliance and foster a collaborative and innovative culture. TheOrange Codeis our global manifesto for how we stay true to our purpose and our traditions of reinvention and empowerment. It consists ofING Values(we are honest; we are prudent; we are responsible) andING Behaviours:(you take it on and make it happen; you help others to be successful; you are always a step ahead). 

The opportunity 

Our Financial Marketsinternshipprogramme is a full-time4to 9 monthexperience with a steep learning curve, consisting ofone core positions with the possibilities to do mini rotations on other desks. The programme isanunique opportunity to get full insight into our Financial Markets franchise and provides you with a solid foundation and strong market knowledge. During the programme you will be an integrated member of our sales and trading teams and quickly familiarise yourself with our clients, products, and the market.Placement ismatched to your skillset and our business needs. 

From day one you will have the opportunity to join all the activities that our graduates follow,amongst others the continuous learning program that gives insights into various parts of ING.

About Financial Markets (FM) 

Financial Markets (FM) is part of the ING Wholesale Banking, whichrepresentsall Corporate and Investment Banking activities of ING. We have a global footprint with local reach, deep sectorexpertiseand we play a pivotal role in areas of sustainability and innovation. 

FM is the bank’s gateway to the professional markets around the world. In short, weassistour clients with hedging risksby means ofderivatives and we distribute bonds, loans, and equities towards investors. The client related business is supported by Structuringexpertiseand Trading liquidity. Our main goal is to help our clients navigate the markets to position them for growth. 

Financial Markets Sales 

Sales peopleprovide both flow and highly bespoke solutions to clients. Clients can typically be categorised into three segments: Financial Institutions, Corporate and Mid-Corporate clients. 

Rotation areas Financial Market Sales: 

• Corporate and Financial Institutions Origination Sales (multi asset sales: Credit, Rates, FX, Commodities, Rates, Equity Derivatives, Repo and Money Markets) 

• Execution Sales (execution of FM flow products for both corporate and financial institutions, multi asset) 

• Client Solutions Group (product experts Rates, FX, Equity Derivatives, Commodities) 

• Benelux Cash Equities Research and Sales (brokerage / research of Benelux listed equities) 

Financial Markets Trading 

Financial Markets trading manages market risk and covers for our client portfolio flow by interacting closely with the sales desks and other market participants. Trading manages portfolios of new and existing daily market risks. 

Rotation areas Financial Markets Trading: 

• InterestRates

• GlobalSecuritiesFinancing

• Sprinters 

• Credit Exposure Management (managing counterparty risk linked to derivatives) 

Other teams withinFinancialmarkets

Financial marketshasa lot more teams dedicated tohelping our franchise.Examples are our E-services, Middle office,Quantand Risk teams.In caseyou’reinterested in any of these please let us know and we can see if there is an opportunity in any of these domains. 

About you. Do you have what it takes? 

AFinancial MarketsInternshould have: 

• Abachelorsdegree or be in the final year of your bachelor program

• Registered to a Dutch university

• A passion for the banking industry and financial markets and have a comprehensive understanding of the current global economic landscape 

• Englishproficiency; fluency in Dutch is a strong advantage 

• A pro-active, enthusiastic, and professional attitude 

• Substantial part-time work experience and/or extracurricular activities will be a plus 

• Solid numerical skills and/or coding skills 

• Able to communicate your ideas in a concise manner 

About the application processApplications are currently openon a rolling basis untilallpositions are filled. The start of the programme is flexibleand can be anywherein the periodJune-December2025. The minimum length of the internship is4 months.

Round 1:submityour online application 

The first stage of the selection process is tosubmityourCVand a motivation letterand ING will be in touch about your first screening.For the motivation letter please answer the following questions:

• Why do you want to workat ING?(have you been to anin houseday or spoken to one of our colleagues)

• Why do you want to work withingFinancialmarkets?(whyFinancialmarkets and not any of the other areas within the bank)

• What areas ofFinancialmarkets are you interested inand why? (Sales,Tradingor another department)

Applications without motivation letter will not be considered. 

Round 2: Orange Codeand business fitinterviewShould you pass the firstscreening,we will invite you for an interview. We will ask you questions based on the ING Orange Code and focus on how you align with the ING culture.Inadditionwe’lldiscuss what desk would be a good fit for you.

Round 3:Offer

If the interview was successful for bothsideswe’llmake you and offer andwe’lldiscuss start date

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Rewards and benefits

This is a great opportunity to train 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

• 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
  

During the duration of your internship at ING, it is mandatory to be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU-university for EU passport holders).

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 or onto our International Talent Programme (traineeship).

Whatever happens, an internship at ING is the ideal opportunity to meet a wide variety of people, to build up your own network, and to learn about many different aspects of banking – put simply, it’s a great start to your career.