Debt Capital Markets, Investment Grade - Director

Director - Corporate Origination, Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets

Core Information:

Corporate Title: Director

Department: Global Capital Markets (“GCM”)

Line Manager: Regional Head of GCM

Status: Full-Time

Location: New York City

About ING:

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In Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients. 

When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

ING’s Global Capital Markets (“GCM”) team originates, structures, and distributes all forms of public and private debt to our US institutional investor base. In line with our strategic growth ambitions in the US, and investments across the fixed income value chain, we are now looking to bolster the GCM team with a Director level originator. The candidate will be an integral part of our US investment grade initiatives and responsible for a portfolio of client relationships.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of Role:

• Help develop and strengthen GCM’ US corporate business in conjunction with the broader Capital Markets & Advisory teams
• Lead coverage for a portfolio of investment grade corporate DCM relationships across sectors
• Drive internal discussions with the coverage banking teams to identify new business opportunities
• Coordinate and utilize a hands-on approach in all aspects of client facing materials
• Support other senior originators in the team with pitching efforts and execution of mandates
• Work with the financial markets team to help identify and support solutions for our corporate clients
• Support the global GCM team’s efforts related to US$ financing opportunities for international corporates
• Involvement in all aspects of live transaction execution, from internal underwriting requests to coordination with syndicate and legal
• Mentor and guide the work of junior team members

Profile

Qualifications / Education:

• Minimum of BA/BS
• Series 79, 63 licenses
• Debt capital markets experience
• Desirable: MBA, CFA or similar qualification

Experience / Knowledge:

• Proven experience in debt capital markets with extensive financial markets knowledge and technical skills
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to build rapport with internal / external stakeholders
• Possess superior client relationship, presentation / sales, written and verbal skills
• Proficient across Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and Bloomberg
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment successfully managing multiple competing demands
• Must be proactive and hands-on to generate creative client solutions

Base Salary Range: $275K - $325K

In addition to comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, and competitive PTO, ING provides a broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with commuting, and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.