The ING Debt Capital Markets (DCM) origination team in Milan offers off-cycle internship positions to high potential candidates with a strong motivation to work in Debt Capital Markets (DCM). As an intern you will support the local Origination Team with the aim to maximize ING’s chances to execute bond mandates for its client base.
Job description
As an intern you will be working with the Investment Grade origination team covering key ING clients in Italy (Corporate and FIG), Switzerland, Austria and Greece. The job will among other things comprise the following aspects:
Provide direct support to DCM originators with the aim to win new business
Being part of the deal team to support deal execution
Taking the lead in producing content and presentation materials
Coordinate and prepare market and pricing updates
Identify market opportunities by applying knowledge from various market sources (Bloomberg, macro-economic research, client specific news, etc.)
Liaise with other key ING stakeholders to identify opportunities, enhance internal cooperation and to maximize client cross-buy (e.g. Sector Coverage relationship managers, other DCM departments, DCM Syndicate, Capital Structuring & Advisory, FM Research, FM FIG Sales, FM Client Solutions Group)
Support product development within DCM team (e.g. ESG bond structuring, Hybrid Capital, Liability Management and Private Placements)

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To be considered for this internship we require the following knowledge and experience:
Demonstrable affinity with Corporate Finance and Financial Markets
Well-rounded academic background with coursework in finance and / or economics preferred
Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree required, Master level preferred from an internationally acclaimed university
Basic knowledge of international bond markets and fixed income instruments
Macro-economic knowledge to ‘read’ the market and identify opportunities
Fluent in English
Excellent (English) writing and verbal communication skills
Advanced Power Point and Excel skills, and preferably also familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal
Capable to read balance sheet, P&L and cash flow statements
Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines and willingness to go the extra mile
Applicants need to be available full-time for the full duration of the internship on location
What do we offer?
Unique opportunity to learn about Capital Markets in practice
Advanced training on the job: Bloomberg, MS Office
Exposure to complex projects requiring cooperation with other departments
Live deal-execution experience with an active role in deals with high market visibility and international press coverage
Opportunity to create a network within ING as well as in the wider banking sector
Training week in Brussels and Amsterdam
Your work environment
The Debt Capital Markets group is comprised of several capital markets businesses: Financial Institutions Group, Investment Grade Corporates, High Yield, Sustainable Markets, EM and Capital Structuring & Liability Management. DCM Origination is part of ING’s Global Capital Markets team within the Wholesale Bank. ING DCM is consistently top-ranked in European league tables and a credible global leader around Sustainability Structuring topics (Green Bonds, Sustainability-Linked Bond, etc.).
The Capital Markets team in Milan covers both Investment Grade corporate as well as Bank and Insurance bond issuers. The group works closely together with Relationship Managers, Corporate Finance, M&A and other product specialist within the ING network advising on a wide range of funding opportunities in the Capital Markets. You will be joining a highly skilled team who will be training and guiding you and as such, you will be seen as a full member of the team.
Interested?
Please apply directly online – click on Apply for this job.
Location: Milan (hybrid)
About ING
ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional.
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The benefits of joining ING
In addition to being a part of a great team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer:
Super flexible smart working
Competitive base salaries and performance based bonuses
Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets
International Environment
Commitment to sustainability
Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow
Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being
A special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday!
And of course we can’t forget: free water & coffee at the office!
Our Commitment
Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture, and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the value of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates

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