Associate, Corporate Finance

About Capital Markets & Advisory (CMA)

Established in 2023, CMA is a global business unit platform with operations in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. It represents the single centre of excellence for our advisory business and related financing activities across ING, incorporating Corporate Finance (M&A), Acquisition Finance, Global Capital Markets (Debt Capital Markets, Asset Securitization and Ratings Advisory), Corporate Investments and Loan Distribution Group. CMA aims to capture opportunities in our clients’ boardrooms to deliver high value-added strategic advisory and financing services. In addition, CMA business units play a central role in the acceleration the firm’s strategic ‘must-win’ on capital velocity.

Job Description

• Assisting VPs, Directors and Managing Directors in the origination and execution of M&A advisory transactions

• Assisting in M&A deal origination: (a) drafting marketing materials including pitch books and presentations; (b) detailed equity/debt analysis of clients/targets/situations including valuation; and (c) market research, competitor analysis and appropriate capital structure reviews (as relevant)

• Assisting in M&A deal execution: (a) valuation, pricing, and financial analysis; (b) key transaction administration (data room, Q&A, meeting coordination, etc) and/or deal documentation; (c) day-to-day process coordination and communication with clients and other advisers; (d) assistance in the drafting of transaction documentation; and (e) processing of documents for internal project approvals

• Liaising closely with colleagues in other product teams to deliver integrated solutions to ING’s clients

• Monitoring relevant market information and collection of market data and dynamics in support of teams

• Assisting teams in maintaining relevant databases, filing systems and presentation templates

• Building knowledge of the activities and personnel of key clients, equity and debt products available in the market

• Maintaining familiarity with and strictly following internal and relevant regulatory policies and procedures

• Helping train and develop skills of junior bankers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting or Advanced Mathematics with excellent results. Relevant professional qualifications, such as a CFA or MBA, would be an advantage

• 4+ years of relevant experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, strategic advisory, or a similar role within the financial services industry

• Strong hands-on experience with both fundamental and market-based valuation methodologies

• Strong analytical skills, methodical and meticulous with competencies to perform financial modelling and financial analysis

• Self-motivated individual and confident team player with a high degree of initiative

• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work under tight timelines within a team setting

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese

What We Offer

At ING, you’ll be part of an organisation that empowers people — in life and in business. You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive and international work culture.

• Opportunities to grow your expertise across credit, products and client coverage.

• Access to learning platforms, coaching and skill‑building resources.

• A team that values curiosity, initiative and diverse perspectives.

How to Apply

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About ING

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