Intern, Commodities, Food and Agriculture HK

Why ING?

The world of banking is changing faster than ever. That’s why we at ING are always broadening our horizons. Our people have a forward-thinking mentality, a strong can-do spirit and enjoy working in an agile environment.

ING in Asia Pacific

In Asia Pacific, ING offers wholesale banking across 11 markets, namely Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

ING offers both retail and wholesale banking services in Australia. ING’s regional presence includes a 13% stake in Bank of Beijing, China and a 30% stake in TMBThanachart Bank in Thailand.

Singapore is the regional headquarters for ING's Wholesale Banking (WB) business in Asia, which includes all WB business lines such as Financial Markets, Strategic Products, Sectors, Lending and Transaction Services and other support functions.

Commodities, Food and Agriculture (CF&A)

CF&A is a global leading team, consisting of more than 250 professionals dedicated to providing financial solutions to clients involved in the trading of physical commodities (energy, metals and minerals, and agriculture), as well as the producers and processors of metals and minerals, and food and agricultural products.

Overview

The CF&A internship offers a unique opportunity for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the dynamic world of commodity financing. Interns will support key CF&A activities within the client-facing Front Office Team, working closely with various internal stakeholders.

Interns will be immersed in a collaborative environment that fosters learning and will gain invaluable experience into the workings of a global financial institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Front Office

Client Management

• Together with the Account Officer (AO), you have the responsibility to help the AO in managing banking services (including transactional trade finance products) offered to clients (or prospective clients)

• Liaise with clients within the portfolio in deal management / transaction requests and ensuring that proposed deals are in conformity of the bank’s risk appetite and/or approved credit facility parameters

• Work closely with  relevant product partners  (including  Middle Office, Risk, Operations, Financial Markets, among others) to ensure smooth and timely execution of transactions, and timely completion of credit reviews/credit modifications

• Assist in credit & operational tasks including credit reviews, customer due diligence management, call reports, covenant monitoring and management reporting

• Participate in ad-hoc projects or assignments, reporting, commercial and clients’ meetings where necessary

What are the skill and qualification requirements of the role?

• Minimum GPA of 3/4 or equivalent

• Strong  analytical skills and the ability to execute tasks efficiently

• Resourceful and proactive mindset  to learning and problem solving

• Positive attitude in dealing with challenging and difficult situations

Need more information?

For information on ING Wholesale Bank, visit https://www.ingwb.com/

For information on careers, visit https://www.ing.jobs/Global/Careers.htm