Graduate Programme GLS Dublin

Are you ready to kick-start your career in a place where innovation, impact, and personal growth come together? At ING Dublin, we’re more than just a bank — we’re a Centre of Excellence and a strategic lending hub within ING’s global network. More details below. If you are interested please complete the attached questionnaireand upload together with your CV when applying.

Who we are:

ING Bank NV is a global bank with a strong European base. Our more than 60,000 employees serve around 37 million customers, corporate clients and financial institutions in over 40 countries. Our purpose is to empower people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. Our fully paid two-year graduate programme is designed to give you the tools, experience, and support to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment. You'll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of banking. We empower the people around us and our customers to stay a step ahead. A job at ING comes with autonomy and the expectation to drive progress, deliver superior value for customers and create a more sustainable future for people and planet.

Why ING Dublin?

• Strategic Impact: ING Dublin plays a key role in delivering lending solutions to ING’s wholesale banking clients.
• Global Reach, Local Expertise: As part of a global organisation, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across borders while developing deep expertise in Dublin’s specialised lending operations.
• Inclusive Culture: We’re known for our open, approachable atmosphere. Our teams are diverse, our leaders are accessible, and our culture is built on trust, collaboration, continuous learning and hard work! 

What can you expect?

• Real Responsibility: Work on meaningful projects that contribute to ING’s success.
• Structured Development: Benefit from tailored training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
• Meaningful Rotations: Gain invaluable experience with relevant expert teams giving you a well-rounded understanding of wholesale banking end-to-end.
• Supportive Community: Join a network of professionals who are passionate about making banking simpler, smarter, and more human. 

In our business every day brings a new opportunity to use your initiative. You’ll have the support of senior colleagues, buddies and mentors, but how you achieve your objectives is up to you. Along the way, you’ll learn the principles of corporate lending and work alongside our experts on live syndicated deals. You’ll also learn relationship management and negotiation skills that will benefit you for life.

Your graduate programme:

• Initial onboarding: You’ll join our Global Lending Support department, your home during the programme. You will attend our kick-off event, core banking training, sector deep dive sessions, ING credit policy training and enrol in our focused mentorship scheme. You will then be placed into live production within our centralised GLS team supporting the Wholesale Bank globally across 25 locations and all of our sectors, including corporate sector lending, specialized lending, project finance, leveraged finance, object finance, trade commodity finance, financial institutions and working capital solutions.
• First rotation: Your first rotation will be shaped by the information you provided during the selection process as well as your own personal preferences, designed to allow you to do your thING! You will work in one of our local departments, such as Corporate Sector Lending, where you’ll collaborate with our experts on live syndicated transactions. You might also join Corporate Sector Coverage, supporting our relationship managers as they engage with corporate clients. Each rotation is designed to give you hands-on experience, build your confidence, and help you discover where your strengths lie.
• Second rotation: Your second rotation is a chance to deepen your knowledge of the business and build on everything you’ve learned so far. You could join one of our front office teams, such as Asset Securitization or Structured Distribution Solutions, where you’ll work closely with experts and gain hands-on experience. There’s also the possibility of spending time in one of our major European offices including Amsterdam, London, Madrid or Paris. Just like your first rotation, your placement will be based on your preferences, your strengths and the needs of the business. It’s all about finding the right fit and helping you grow.
• Final rotation: To wrap up your LendForward journey, you’ll take on a final rotation with our Global Lending Support team. You’ll join a new sector group, gaining fresh insights and broadening your experience across different markets and industries. As the programme comes to a close, you’ll partake in our global learning experiences sessions where you’ll share your journey with fellow graduates, reflect on what you’ve learned and celebrate your achievements. You’ll also attend our closing event, a chance to connect, look ahead and mark the beginning of what comes next. For those who show strong potential, permanent roles at ING Dublin await. This is just the beginning!