Director - Infrastructure sector at Ing Firm

, , Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Origination, Project Finance, Acquisition Finance, Transaction Management, Mentoring, Negotiation, Financial Modeling, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, ESG Knowledge, Relationship Management, Commercial Awareness, Sustainability Solutions, Risk Assessment, Product Knowledge

Industry

Banking

Description

About the Role As Director, you will work in the Infrastructure Sector team in Brussels, covering EMEA (except Spain, Portugal and the UK), working in close collaboration with different product teams. The team will comprise your manager, yourself and another director. This team forms part of ING’s EMEA Infrastructure franchise, with offices in Brussels, London and Madrid. The franchise also extends into the Americas (New York) and APAC (Sydney). We cover primarily infrastructure funds, as well as infrastructure companies (e.g. airports, regulated utilities, ferries) and contractors active in infrastructure projects. Main Duties and Responsibilities Client Coverage Act as the primary relationship manager for your dedicated and prospect infrastructure clients in EMEA (except Spain, Portugal and the UK). Organise and set up internal (virtual) deal teams to drive and coordinate origination with both existing and new clients. Work closely with product teams, including Lending, Corporate Finance Advisory, Debt Advisory, Debt Capital Markets, Payments and Cash Management, Trade Financing, and Hedging products, to deliver integrated solutions across the full Wholesale Banking product suite. Lead client meetings, negotiations, and presentations, ensuring ING is positioned as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. Identify and promote opportunities in the ESG space with sponsors and portfolio companies to drive sustainability ambitions. Contribute to KYC onboarding and remediation efforts as part of overall client relationship. Transaction Leadership Lead the origination, structuring, negotiation, execution, and monitoring of complex transactions, including acquisition finance, project finance, fund financing, and sustainability-linked solutions. Review financial models, credit applications, and transaction documentation, taking into account ING’s risk appetite and policies. Coordinate internal deal teams and work closely with transaction management and portfolio management colleagues to capture business opportunities. Take responsibility for securing commercial and credit support from the EMEA commercial and credit committees. Team Player Mentor colleagues, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and high performance. Contribute to ING’s sector knowledge, sharing insights and best practices across the EMEA platform, and to ING’s strategic initiatives. Candidate Profile Experience/Knowledge 9+yrs working experience in a client facing role and a project and/or acquisition finance background. Demonstrated expertise and a robust track record within the infrastructure sector, including established relationships with relevant infrastructure stakeholders, is highly desirable. Experience with diverse product suite relevant to infrastructure clients. Personal Competencies Strong client origination and pitching skills. Entrepreneurial mindset, with a client centric commercial drive and a true team player attitude. Solid financing and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch and/or French. Experience mentoring junior colleagues. We’re a global bank with a strong European base, and our more than 60,000 colleagues serve around 38 million customers and corporate clients in over 40 countries. Joining ING means working with friendly and collaborative people towards making a positive impact on people and planet. We believe in empowering the people around us and our customers to stay a step ahead. Working here means having the autonomy to drive progress, helping to create superior customer value and contributing to our ambition of putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Here, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and forward-thinkers, dedicated to making a real impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking the next big challenge, we have opportunities that will inspire and push you to grow. Your future at ING starts with one application. Ready to join? We’ve got plenty of opportunities to match your skills and aspirations! Use the filters below the search bar – like location and job type – to help you find the perfect fit. Start exploring now and discover where your next career move could take you!

Responsibilities

The Director will act as the primary relationship manager for infrastructure clients in EMEA, leading client meetings and coordinating internal deal teams. They will also oversee the origination and execution of complex transactions while promoting sustainability initiatives.