Intern, Sectors & SL Transaction Management

ING WB Asia Internship Programme 2027

At ING, we're redefining what it means to be a bank, and we're looking for students who are curious, proactive, and eager to make a meaningful impact. If you're excited to learn, challenge the status quo, collaborate with diverse teams, and turn ideas into action, our internship programme offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and contribute to an international organisation that values continuous growth and innovation.

Department/Function: Lending

Team: Sectors & SL Transaction Management

Internship Period: 6 months ; January-June 2027

About ING Bank

We began operating in Singapore in 1987 where we host the regional Asia Pacific headquarters. With over 300 financial experts, we are the largest wholesale banking branch in Asia. ING stands out in the Asia Pacific region because we go a step further for our customers. We look at things from the client’s perspective which allows us to construct tailor-made solutions to fit the needs of every company we serve. This mentality underpins all our client relations and has produced various prestigious awards.

Our internship programme offers more than just on-the-job experience. Through structured onboarding, development initiatives, cross-functional networking opportunities, project showcases and an intern alumni community, you'll gain valuable exposure, build meaningful connections and develop skills for your future career.

Job Profile Summary

Sector & Specialised Lending (S&SL) is part of Lending Transaction Management within ING Wholesale Banking. The team provides execution solutions across a broad spectrum of specialised lending products, including project finance, object finance, structured high-yield corporate debt and other cash flow-based and asset-based lending transactions. The team works closely with ING's Sector Coverage teams across sectors including Transportation, Logistics & Automotive, Energy, Telecom, Media, Technology & Healthcare, Metals, Mining & Fertilizers, Food & Agriculture, and Real Estate & Infrastructure.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a motivated, analytical intern to join our Sector & Specialised Lending Transaction Management team in Singapore for six months. This front-office role provides hands-on exposure to executing complex financing transactions across Asia Pacific.

Responsibilities:

·       Prepare credit memorandums and other internal approval materials;

·       Conduct credit analysis including financial analysis, financial modelling, and sensitivity testing;

• Assist transaction managers in coordinating deal execution and managing internal and external stakeholders;
• Support due diligence and review transaction-related information.

What qualities and skills are we looking for?

Qualifications / Education:

·        Penultimate or final-year undergraduate student Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics/accounting/ management/engineering (or similar).

Experience & Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills;
• Demonstrated interest in corporate banking, project finance, structured finance or lending and/or interest in the sectors that the team covers;
• Prior experience and/or exposure to specialised lending (project, cashflow-based or asset-based finance) preferred but not required;
• Good understanding of financial statements and corporate finance concepts;
• Solid financial analysis and modelling skills and ability to develop and maintain complex financial projections;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities;
• Self-motivated and willing to work in a deal oriented and deadline-driven environment;
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanour.

What would you gain from this internship?

The successful candidate will support transactions throughout the deal lifecycle, collaborating with Sector Bankers, Relationship Managers and Transaction Managers on live financing mandates. This fast-paced, varied role offers exposure to several sectors in which ING and the team have expertise. The internship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical experience in structured lending, credit analysis, financial modelling and transaction execution.

Need more information? 

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