ING WB Asia Internship Programme 2027

At ING, we're redefining what it means to be a bank, and we're looking for students who are curious, proactive, and eager to make a meaningful impact. If you're excited to learn, challenge the status quo, collaborate with diverse teams, and turn ideas into action, our internship programme offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and contribute to an international organisation that values continuous growth and innovation.

Department/Function: Financial Institutions

Team: Fund Finance

Internship Period: 6 months; January - June 2027

About ING Bank

We began operating in Singapore in 1987 where we host the regional Asia Pacific headquarters. With over 300 financial experts, we are the largest wholesale banking branch in Asia. ING stands out in the Asia Pacific region because we go a step further for our customers. We look at things from the client’s perspective which allows us to construct tailor-made solutions to fit the needs of every company we serve. This mentality underpins all our client relations and has produced various prestigious awards.

Our internship programme offers more than just on-the-job experience. Through structured onboarding, development initiatives, cross-functional networking opportunities, project showcases and an intern alumni community, you'll gain valuable exposure, build meaningful connections and develop skills for your future career.

What does the Fund Finance Team do in ING?

ING’s Financial Institutions (FI) sector combines relationship management, multi-product sales and structured lending for Bank and Non-bank Financial Institutions (NBFI). NBFI clients include sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, pension funds, securities companies and alternative and traditional asset managers. Fund Finance is a strategic suite of products to provide financing solutions to these alternative and traditional asset managers / financial sponsors and is a key growth area within the FI sector to provide relationship capital and value accretive financings to these key clients. Fund Finance APAC works in sync with a wider team located in London, Luxembourg and New York that focuses on providing financing solutions to similar private capital vehicles.

What will you be doing?

Work closely with the Fund Finance APAC team in the origination and execution of capital call facilities and other solutions to private equity, private debt, real estate, and infrastructure funds.
Assist with the management of clients and transactions which includes customer due dilligence, deal support and client monitoring.
Prepare communication for various internal stakeholders including pipeline, transaction status, and other portfolio updates.
Cooperate closely with other ING teams and assist on ad hoc projects as required.

What qualities and skills are we looking for?

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

Qualification: 2nd to final year undergraduate with a demonstrated interest in banking and finance.

Skills & Competencies:

Basic understanding of how a wholesale bank operates and its business model.
Ability to work within deadlines with limited supervision and a high level of initiative.
Willingness to learn and contribute meaningfully to the team and the bank as a whole.
Prior exposure to structured lending or fund finance concepts would be advantageous.
Ability to communicate clearly with fluent spoken and written English.
Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What would you gain from this internship?

The opportunity to work with a dynamic front office team within an international bank with diverse sector and product expertise and a highly collaborative working environment.
Exposure to various stages and aspects of transaction flow aiding a detailed understanding of the product as well as the alternative asset management space in APAC.

Need more information?

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

For information on careers, visit https://www.ing.jobs/Global/Careers.htm

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)

ING’s vision is to unlock our people’s full potential through our inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop and have impact for our customers and society. To achieve this vision, our policies support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind with regard to age, gender, gender identity, cultural background, experience, religion, race, ethnicity, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, social origin, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require any assistance or if we can accommodate you in any way when participating in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you to ensure a fair and accessible process. Read more about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging here.

Die ING ist eine globale Bank mit über 60.000 Mitarbeitenden. Wir sind für rund 38 Millionen Privat-Kundinnen und Kunden sowie für unsere Geschäfts- und Firmenkunden in über 40 Ländern da. Wir sind bunt, vielfältig, digital und stolz darauf. Lust uns kennenzulernen? Dich erwartet eine Kultur auf Augenhöhe, flexible Arbeitsweisen und die Chance, mit einem Job wirklich etwas zu verändern. Denn als globale Bank berühren wir das Leben von Millionen Menschen und wir streben danach einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gesellschaft und auf unseren Planeten zu haben. Selbstbestimmtes Arbeiten ist unser täglich Brot: Wir vertrauen unseren Mitarbeitenden und ermutigen sie, ihr Ding zu machen – also ihre Karriere so zu gestalten, wie es für sie am besten ist. Wir sind mehr als ein Arbeitgeber – wir sind innovativ, lösen Probleme, sind immer einen Schritt voraus und setzen uns dafür ein, einen echten Unterschied zu machen. Egal, ob Du gerade Deine Karriere startest oder die nächste große Herausforderung suchst, wir haben viele Jobmöglichkeiten, die Dich inspirieren und über Dich hinauswachsen lassen. Deine Zukunft bei der ING beginnt mit einer Bewerbung. Bist du bereit, Teil der ING zu werden? Wir haben viele Jobmöglichkeiten, die zu Deinen Fähigkeiten und Ambitionen passen! Verwende die Filter unter der Suchleiste, wie Standort und Jobtyp, um die perfekte Stelle zu finden. Starte jetzt mit der Suche und finde heraus, wohin Dich Dein nächster Karriereschritt führen könnte!

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