International Talent Program Finance

The world of banking is changing faster than ever, enjoy the best international experience in our Finance traineeship

During our two year programme you create your own career within Finance. You learn more about the discipline Finance and the financial services sector. Our International Talent Programme also allows you to discover yourself through a wide selection of trainings tailored to your needs. 

Make an impact as a trainee          

At ING we are always broadening our horizons. Our people have a forward-thinking mentality, a strong can-do spirit and enjoy working in an agile environment. Do you want to have an impact on not only the financial lives of close to 8 million customers but also on the bank of the future? Why wait, discover how today. 

The financial world faces many challenges right now and so there’s plenty for you to get your teeth into as a Finance trainee. For example, you could be involved in simplifying complex models, analysing the past and forecasting the future situation for ING. Or you could provide advice relating to ING’s strategic position on the mortgage market. Over a period of two years you’re transformed into a strategic business partner so that you can advise ING’s senior management on important financial matters. Whatever your assignment may be, we hand you plenty of responsibility right from the start.

Note: A lot of applicants confuse this track with the traineeship in Wholesale banking. But make no mistake: this Finance traineeship is all about the internal financial processes, and not about making external financial proposals to clients.

Your rotations

During your first two rotations, in Accounting & Reporting and in the Financial Business Advice (FBA) department, you lay the first cornerstones for your future career. During your third rotation, you will have the opportunity to join the daily life of a Finance team abroad. Many of our trainees choose to go to Amsterdam, Singapore, London or New York. This adventure abroad is not only great for fun but it is also good for your personal and professional development.

After your first 18 months, having gained a wealth of experience, you set to work in a more permanent position where you’ll further enhance your knowledge. Your personal preferences and interests form an important starting point for the roles you fulfill. You could for example start your permanent role abroad, should this interest you.

Your benefits

Needless to say we offer you a good base salary for this traineeship (starters position), paid annual leave, an impressive training package and a permanent contract. But above all we offer you the chance to shape your own ideas about banking in a receptive environment and hence to make banking even simpler and more transparent for our customers. Together with other (international) trainees you’ll participate in global events, which will enable you to quickly build up a large network.

As a trainee you receive guidance from your line manager and your Early career talent manager (trainee manager). If you are looking for additional guidance you can ask a Senior Manager to mentor you. They will coach you, inspire you, introduce you to their network and share their knowledge and insights with you. 

Our Finance trainee

• Has a master’s degree, preferably in Accountancy & Control, (Business) Economics, Finance, Business Administration or Management Studies.
• Has an interest in financial services, an innovative take on banking and an unconditional drive to turn ideas into reality.
• Has gained (international) experience through various extracurricular activities.
• Is enthusiastic and considers the interests of our customers and colleagues alike. 
• Is fluent in English
• Has a maximum of 2 years of professional experience

Please note that the results will remain definite for a future application for one of our traineeships. This means that you cannot apply again after not passing either our assessment or interview stage.