International Trainee Program - Business Banking

Business Banking Track – Shape the Future of Entrepreneurship

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional with a passion for entrepreneurship, customer engagement, and financial innovation? Join our 18-month International Talent Programme (ITP) in Business Banking and accelerate your growth into future leadership or expert roles.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse customer segments—from small businesses to tech startups—and contribute to strategic initiatives in areas like product management, sales, marketing, and customer strategy. This track offers a unique opportunity to explore the full spectrum of business banking while building a strong foundation for your career.

What You’ll Bring – Core Competencies

No matter your specialisation, we’re looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Initiative & learning mindset: You’re eager to learn, take ownership of your development, and approach challenges with curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Collaboration & openness: You value open, constructive teamwork and know that strong outcomes come from diverse perspectives and shared goals.
• Communication & influence: You communicate clearly and confidently, and use a flexible set of influencing skills to engage stakeholders and drive alignment.
• Structure & adaptability: You’re able to manage multiple projects and topics simultaneously, often in cross-functional or cross-cultural teams. You bring structure to complexity and adapt quickly to changing environments.

Choose Your Path – Explore Our Business Banking Domains

The International Talent Programme (ITP) in Business Banking consists of three rotations, each lasting six months. Two rotations take place in your home country, and one abroad in another ING Business Banking location. This structure allows you to explore diverse roles and customer segments, helping you build a strong foundation for your future career in banking.

During the programme, you’ll work with a wide variety of customers—from independent professionals and small family businesses to mid-sized companies and emerging tech players. You’ll gain end-to-end experience, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and contribute to strategic initiatives in areas such as lending, daily banking, M&A, sustainable finance, and customer journey design.

You’ll have the flexibility to tailor your journey based on your interests and strengths. One of your rotations can even be outside Business Banking—in areas like Risk, Tech, HR, or Wholesale Banking—giving you a broader perspective and the chance to make an impact from a different angle.

Each path is designed to help you select roles that align with your aspirations and support your development toward a permanent position. After completing the programme, you’ll transition into a role such as Product Owner, Change Expert, Lending Specialist, or Customer Journey Expert—depending on your preferences and growth.

What We Offer – Your Growth Starts Here

We offer you a competitive base salary for this starter position, along with paid annual leave, a comprehensive training package, and a permanent contract from day one. As part of the International Talent Programme (ITP), you’ll gain exposure to strategic work across multiple domains, helping you build a strong foundation for your future career.

Throughout the programme, you’ll be part of a vibrant international trainee community, participating in global learning events that cover core banking topics. These events also help you develop essential soft skills like stakeholder management, business partnering, and presentation techniques.

In addition to these global events, we offer a wide range of training opportunities tailored to your personal development needs. These include sessions focused on leadership, personal growth, and professional certifications such as CFA. You’ll decide which trainings best support your goals, in consultation with your manager.

Above all, we provide an open and inclusive environment where your ideas are welcomed and valued. Our culture embraces innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement, all aimed at making banking simpler and more transparent for our customers.

Ready to shape the future of Business Banking?
Apply now and take the first step in your international ITP journey

Please note that the results will remain definite for a future application for one of our traineeships. This means that you cannot apply again after not passing either our assessment or interview stage.