Associate, Portfolio Manager - Shipping

Lending | Portfolio Management | Portfolio Manager - Associate | New York

About ING : 

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:

This is an Associate position and will require coordination between sector and product specialists, offshore portfolio support teams and risk management.

About the department:

You are a member of a small team responsible for Portfolio Management for Transportation loans with a focus on Rail, Container and Aviation. In this team you are responsible for a number of transactions for which you execute amendments, extension, credit reviews and are responsible for internal reporting. Next to Rail, Containers and Aviation you will also have the opportunity to focus on other object finance transactions in sectors like Shipping and Real Estate but also Project Finance structured deals.

Responsibilities :

• The Portfolio Management (PM) team aims to be the ‘center of excellence’ for the management of ING’s lending portfolio to multiple sectors.
• You will specialize in Transportation finance but will also be exposed to other sectors such as Real Estate, Infra, TMT and Energy based on your preferences.
• This includes (but not limited to) analyzing the credit risks of the transactions/portfolio via credit reviews, risk ratings, maintaining data quality and monitoring of covenants and early waring indicators
• Furthermore, you are responsible for all loan amendments incl refinancings, extensions, etc.
• You are and stay on top of developments in the Transportation sector.
• Clients, internal departments (including risk and relationship management) and other stakeholders (such as legal advisers and other banks) will turn to you as their primary contact the loan portfolio you manage.
• You will control, review and edit portfolio management procedures in accordance with the organization manuals and contribute to the production of various reports, e.g. limits and country reviews.
• You are involved in portfolio and balance sheet optimization measures to optimize the lending portfolio’s performance in view of risk profile, income and RoE.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree level education required
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the transportation sector
• Strong financial and credit analysis and modelling capabilities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Understanding of risks and ability to assess potential mitigants.
• General knowledge of legal documentation and transaction structuring.
• Proficient in MS-Office products.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• As a dynamic team player in the Transportation Portfolio Management team, which is part of a global business of a global bank, you have a business mindset and a strong customer and service orientation.

Salary range: $130,000-$175,000

The salary range listed reflects base salary only. This role is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus program.

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 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.

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