Origination Director, Automotive

Sectors| Transportation | Director | NYC

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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.

About the position:

The Transportation sector within the Wholesale Banking unit has the mandate to develop wholesale banking business for the bank across Transportation sectors globally. The sector team is responsible for developing business with clients in these sectors by providing wholesale banking solutions including financing, advisory services, financial market solutions, transaction services and other products & services to clients through its teams based in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas.  In the Americas region, the team is based in New York.

We are seeking to recruit a senior and seasoned Transportation sector banker with well-established client relationships in the Auto sector.  This banker will be a self-starter and work closely with existing team members and with other product and sector teams within the organization.  Experience and relationships in other Transportation sub-sectors will be a plus.

The role requires an experienced banker who can work with little or no supervision.  We are responsible for sector client coverage, leading debt financings for our clients and coordinating all cross-buy efforts on other products. Prior Auto sector experience, a good credit grounding, and a knowledge of other wholesale banking products is essential.  Given the seniority of the role, the individual would be expected to have the capability, experience, and gravitas to engage at the C-suite level with clients, be the deal team leader on transactions as required, coordinate with other stakeholders, and contribute effectively to the growth strategy for the sector / region.

Responsibilities :

• The successful candidate is expected to formulate client strategy and develop / manage client relationships in the auto sector, working with other team members, including product specialists, country coverage bankers and other stakeholders to help with the origination of new business with clients, ongoing client relationship management, leading new deals including financings and monitoring / maintaining existing portfolio. The work envisaged encompasses leading origination efforts, assisting with deal structuring, credit analysis, taking a leadership role and guiding deal team members, leading the internal approval process and legal documentation as required, and coordinating with relevant product teams to deliver multi-product solutions to clients and achieving cross-buy and return objectives.
• Experience and relationships in other sub-sectors such as Shipping, Logistics and Aviation will be a plus.
• Identification, development, and maintenance of close relationships with clients as the primary contact. Coordinating the development of presentation material and pitches to clients leading to new mandates.
• Helping achieve sector income, fee, cross-buy, ESG and return targets, and achieving other financial / non-financial KPIs.
• Providing direction and leadership to deal teams including ensuring efficient allocation of resources and support in execution. Overseeing client marketing and transaction origination & execution, taking a lead role when required.

• Identify and monitor developments and opportunities within the Americas Auto sector. Continuously build knowledge on the sector, competitors, products, and macroeconomic trends / issues and contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring to team members, ensuring proactive performance and personal development to instill a strong performance culture and help achieve results. 

Qualifications and Competencies

• Graduate or post-graduate degree holder in Business / Finance / Economics or other relevant disciplines
• Minimum of 10 years of corporate / investment banking experience (or other relevant field)
• Thought leader in the Auto sector with deep, established client and sponsor relationships in the US / Americas
• Experience in structuring and deal execution in Auto transactions in corporate / investment banking
• Sound knowledge of credit, financial models, and loans documentation
• Ability to train and develop junior talent
• Solid track record in origination and cross-selling other products like financial markets, DCM, M&A advisory and transaction services
• Strong analytical, presentation, leadership, and communication skills.
• An effective team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of self-motivation.
• Series SIE, 79 / 63 required or to be obtained shortly after start

Salary Range $250,000-$300,000

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 working from home, commuting, and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, 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.