Intern - Financial Institutions Japan

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.

More on ING Wholesale Banking Asia

ING Bank in Asia is part of ING Bank covering Wholesale, Retail and Direct Banking in Asia Pacific. Globally, ING Wholesale Banking has an international network in 40 countries with key positions in structured Finance and Financial Markets. 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 23% stake in TMBThanachart Bank, Thailand.

What does the Financial Institutions (FI) team do in ING?

The FI Coverage team is responsible for relationship management with banks and non-bank financial institutions based in Japan. The intern will play a key role in supporting the FI Coverage team in managing and developing productive relationships with our target clients, while also ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly in relation to Know Your Customer (KYC) standards. This role offers the intern an opportunity to gain insight into the banking industry and the wide range of ING products and services.

Our clients are professional institutions with deep market knowledge, including top Japanese banks, asset managers, insurance companies, and financial sponsors.

​Financial Institutions (FIs) as Our Clients

• ​FIs require banking services just like any other clients.

• These services include trade finance, payment services, custody, and capital markets solutions.

​FIs as our suppliers

• The relationship with FIs is two-way: we both buy from and sell to each other.

• Reciprocity is a fundamental aspect of relationship management.

​FIs as part of the financial system

• ​Banks are integral to the interconnected global financial system.

• They rely on each other for liquidity and balance sheet management.

• Examples include money market lines and syndicated loans, both given and received.

• Banks also serve as key counterparties for hedging the derivative needs of our corporate clients.

​Banks and Non-Bank FIs as investors

• ​Non-bank FIs and bank treasury desks (liquidity portfolios) are major investors in financial products and securities.

• Non-bank FIs also provide term funding to ING through investments in ING-issued commercial paper, bonds, and equity.

• They place substantial deposits with ING (funds entrusted).

​FIs as a competitor

• ​At times, we share the same clients and offer similar services in the same regions.

What would you be doing?

• Assist with the Compliance Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes.

• Support the preparation of various reports and data collection for internal and external meetings.

• Contribute to ad hoc projects such as pitch presentations, database updates, annual reviews, and client mapping related to Financial Institutions (both Banks and Non-Banks).

• Monitor client-related information and market news, and share relevant client and sector developments with the team.

• Maintain and update various systems, particularly Grid, KYC/CDD platforms, and the client relationship management system.

What qualities and skills are we looking for?

We are looking for a passionate individual who meets the following criteria: 

Qualifications:

• A major in Business, Accountancy, or Economics is preferred; however, candidates from other academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.

• Prior experience in banking (wholesale or commercial) is highly valued but not required.

Skills & competencies:

• Proficiency in both English and Japanese (fluency in both languages is preferred).

• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Proactive, diligent, and capable of working independently while being a strong team player.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage tight deadlines.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a multicultural team environment.

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