As an (senior) associate at Structured Acquisition Finance Mid Corporates (SAF MC), you will use your talent to analyse interesting finance opportunities of our Private Equity clients. From day one, you’ll be part of the entire deal process, from initial client meetings, modelling & structuring complex financing solutions, to eventually closing the deal. Working with like-minded ambitious colleagues you’ll grow your understanding of customers active in a broad range of sectors. As a member of the deal team, you will ensure the best possible credit structure for our clients, in which you have a connecting role: within ING with Risk and other finance departments, but also outside ING with private equity parties, entrepreneurs and other banks. Bring your fresh ideas and perspectives, and we give you the floor to stand out.

Role and responsibility

As an (senior) associate at Structured Acquisition Finance Mid Corporates, you work in a self-managing team of around 20 specialists based at ING’s head office in Amsterdam. You are the point of contact for private equity parties and help this customer group with their acquisitions. We are customer-oriented and our goal is to always exceed our customers’ expectations. At SAF MC, you will have the opportunity to work in small deal teams of 2 to 3 people in an informal working environment, which will give you a lot of responsibility from the word go. Your role will involve:

Analysing business models, sector trends and financial figures, to model forecasts and scenarios;
Visiting clients and managing a variety of stakeholders including debt advisors and other lenders;
Drafting credit proposals, term sheets and lending documentation; and
Working with departments across ING, such as relationship management teams, credit risk, corporate finance and other lending teams.

How to succeed

You have an analytical mind and an eye for detail. You see the bigger picture and are excited by complex financing structures. Your background:

4-6 year experience, preferable with some experience in financial services, analysing business models and financial products;
Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken); and
A master’s degree.

Rewards and benefits

We need people to think clearly. You are at your best when you are rested, healthy and enjoying life. Which is why we offer flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits to help you strike the right balance between your career and your personal life.

Our benefits include:

Competitive salary tailored to your qualities and experience;
Opportunities for growth with endless possibilities to develop;
Commuting allowance;
Office days with lots of support and flexible working hours as well as remote work options;
25-27 vacation days’ holiday, depending on your working hours;
Pension scheme;
13th month salary;
Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary;
8% Holiday payment; and
Mobility card.

How to apply

Ready to apply? Use the link below to upload your motivation letter and CV. If successful, you will be invited to two interviews so we can get to know you as a potential new colleague, and you can get to know us as a potential employer.

About us

With about 60,000 employees and offices in around 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to make a difference. We hire smart people like you for your potential, not your past. Our greatest expectation is that you remain curious, keep learning and take more responsibility. In return, we will help you develop into an even more amazing version of yourself. If you want to work surrounded by progressive, inspiring and supportive colleagues. You invest your talent, we invest in your growth. Join us.