ING Looking for Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst at New York, United States Full Time

CM&A | Corporate Finance | Senior Analyst | NYC

About ING:

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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 Capital Markets & Advisory Early Career Track provides junior talent the opportunity to learn more about core and client facing areas of ING’s Capital Markets and Advisory (CM&A) business area. The aim of this program is to upskill talent and prepare you for future roles in our organization. During the program, junior analysts will get hands-on experience of what is involved in the day-to-day role as a junior team member in the Corporate Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Loan Distributions and Acquisition Finance teams. Junior analysts in the Early Career Track will be rotating across three to four CM&A teams, while senior analysts and associates will become permanent members of a CM&A team.

The senior analyst Corporate Finance role offers a mix of hands-on M&A transaction experience across industries and deal size ranges, with the majority having a cross-border aspect. You will work with other team members globally in the analysis, financial modeling, negotiation, sourcing, and managing of M&A transactions on behalf on ING’s clients, both financial sponsors and corporates. During the initial orientation period, you will receive initial training to introduce you to ING and the regulatory, legal and compliance components of your job. Thereafter and throughout your early career, you will participate in various trainings that will help build your hard and soft skills.

ING is seeking professional level employees that are keen to start or progress their careers in the investment banking industry. Currently, the Analyst role will start in the Corporate Finance team. This is a growing team in New York that is part of a dynamic global team which also operates out of ING’s offices in London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Manila, Hong Kong and Singapore. Corporate Finance advises on a variety of transactions; including buy side and sell side mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory and capital raisings. The team supports the ING client base across many sectors, with a focus on transportation and infrastructure, food and agriculture, midstream energy, telecom, media and technology (TMT). The team participates in all M&A transactions that touch the Americas.

Responsibilities :

• assist in the origination of new business opportunities by preparing and delivering client presentations, conducting sector and company research and tracking, as well as preparing briefing packages for both internal and external use
• support the execution efforts on M&A transactions and assist the team in ensuring timely and successful closings, working directly with senior team members
• respond to information requests from the Global Corporate Finance platform related to companies and businesses located in North America
• liaise closely with colleagues in other CM&A departments to deliver integrated solutions to ING’s clients
• increasingly contribute and become responsible for financial models and valuation analysis
• monitor relevant market information and take responsibility of collecting market data and dynamics in support of the CM&A teams and sector colleagues
• build your business and sector insight as well as solidify interpersonal skills
• contribute to revenue targets and assist in meeting the global budget
• serve as the point person to oversee /prepare various internal documentation requirements

Qualifications and Competencies

Qualifications / Education:

Recent graduate holding a Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Business, Economics, Finance, or Advance Mathematics with excellent results

Experience / Knowledge:

• have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• have 1 – 2 years of M&A origination and deal execution experience
• understand financial statements
• proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• language capacity is helpful
• are expected to obtain Series 7 or 79, and 63 registrations shortly after starting the role

Competencies:

• possess the ability to deliver with efficiency and effectiveness, often with minimal day-to-day oversight
• have an exceptional eye for detail
• demonstrate determination and dedication towards achieving your results often under tight timelines
• are able to manage competing priorities and assignments
• take initiative and ask questions when necessary
• are willing to go above and beyond for the sake of the team and client’s objectives
• track record of performing at the highest levels
• work well as part of a team but also able to work by yourself

Salary Range $105,000-$115,000

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 color, 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.