Analyst, Sector-Based & Specialized Lending - Fund Finance

Analyst, Sector-Based & Specialized Lending - Fund Finance

In The 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 a lending professional role within the front office. As team member, you will carry primary responsibility for some of the key processes related to lending transactions, along with assisting a team of bankers that execute new lending transactions and work closely with the client relationship managers - Directors and Managing Directors - and sector experts to originate new lending transactions. In this role, you will be responsible for executing new business with an emphasis on Fund Finance.

The Fund Finance ("FF") group at ING Capital offers a broad range of structured finance solutions to clients in the asset management industry, including alternative investment managers and their affiliated investment funds. FF is a leader in its field, frequently acting as lead arranger in transactions as it originates, and we emphasize strong and lasting client relationships.

Principal financing solutions offered to our clients include:

• Portfolio finance facilities/lender finance: financing public and private investment vehicles (e.g. private debt funds, business development companies, and SPVs) based on the characteristics of underlying portfolio investments.
• Subscription finance facilities: financing to private equity, real estate, infrastructure, credit and similar funds based on the quality of investor commitments to the fund.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the origination efforts of ING's sector bankers
• Participate in initial deal screening/selection and risk analysis
• Perform due diligence and support the internal credit approval on transactions
• Reviewing financing documents and validating key terms & conditions
• Building / manipulating existing transaction models and internal risk rating and return models
• Interfacing with risk, loan operations, treasury, legal teams, clients and co-lenders to coordinate loan closings
• Capital structuring for transactions in the fund finance sector
• Staying current on organizational operating policies and procedures (i.e. Risk, Legal, etc.) to ensure appropriate protocols are implemented and followed and facilitate these accordingly.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelors' degree demonstrating high academic achievement
• Demonstrated interest in Private Credit and/or NAV-based lending; prior experience is a plus
• Strong financial and credit analysis capabilities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
• Committed and dedicated individual who will continuously improve the way the team works
• Self-motivated and willing to work in a deal oriented and deadline driven environment
• Collaborative, team oriented, and able to work effectively across functions and regions
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanor

Salary Range $105,000-$115,000

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.