Director, Infrastructure Finance

Director, Sector Coverage – Infrastructure – 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. About the position: We are seeking to recruit a senior infrastructure sector banker with an existing client network for a position within an established and successful team. This person will be a self‑starter and work closely with existing team members (approximately 10 people including the Head) and with other teams within the organization. The position will focus on generating wholesale banking business in the Americas (including Latin America) and requires an experienced banker who can work with little or no supervision. About the department: The infrastructure sector with ING Wholesale Banking has the mandate to develop wholesale banking business for ING in this sector globally. The sector team is responsible for developing business with clients in this sector by providing wholesale banking solutions—including financing, advisory services, financial market solutions, transaction services, and other products and services—to clients through its teams based in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. In the Americas region, the team is currently based in New York. Responsibilities Generate wholesale banking business in the Americas, leading debt financing (project, corporate, and infrastructure) and coordinating all cross‑buy efforts on other products. Lead debt financing, M&A/debt advisory, financial markets, DCM placement, transaction services, and agency roles for clients in the transportation, infrastructure fund finance, distributed energy, water, and social facilities sectors. Provide and arrange debt financing (project and corporate level) and ancillary financial products such as M&A/debt advisory, FM, DCM placement, transaction services, and agency roles. Lead origination efforts, assist with deal structuring, credit analysis, and take a leadership role guiding deal team members. Lead internal approval processes and legal documentation as required and coordinate with relevant product teams to deliver multi‑product solutions to clients. Identify, develop, and maintain close relationships with clients as primary contact; build and present material to secure new mandates. Assist in meeting sector income, fee, cross‑buy, ESG and return targets and other financial/non‑financial KPIs. Provide direction and leadership to deal teams, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and supporting execution. Identify and monitor developments and opportunities within the Americas infra sector; continuously build knowledge on sector, competitors, products and macroeconomic trends and contribute to strategic initiatives. Provide coaching and mentoring to team members to build a performance culture and achieve results. Qualifications and Competencies Graduate or post‑graduate degree holder in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or other relevant disciplines. Minimum of 8‑10 years of investment or corporate banking experience (or another relevant field). Thought leader in the infra/project finance sector with deep, established client and sponsor relationships in the US/Americas. Experience structuring and executing infra transactions in corporate/investment banking. Sound knowledge of credit, financial models, and loan documentation; ability to train and develop junior talent. Strong history in origination and cross‑selling other products such as financial markets, DCM, M&A advisory and transaction services. Strong analytical, presentation, leadership and communication skills. Effective team player with good interpersonal and communication skills and high level of self‑motivation. Series SIE, 79/63 required or to be obtained shortly after start. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $250,000–$325,000 Benefits include comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401(k) savings plan, competitive PTO, adoption, surrogacy, fertility services, student debt assistance, and subsidies for commuting and fitness expenses. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr ING Financial Services LLC