Experienced Analyst, Corporate Finance M&A

Capital Markets & Advisory| Corporate Finance M&A | Analyst III M&A | New York


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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.
 
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.

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.

About the department:

ING Corporate Finance advises on M&A transactions, including buy side and sell side deals, strategic advisory assignments and capital raisings. The team supports the ING client base across many sectors, with a focus on transportation and infrastructure, food and agriculture, energy, telecom, media and technology (TMT). Corporate Finance is a growing M&A platform in New York that is part of a dynamic global team that also operates out of ING’s offices in London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Brussels, Frankfurt, Manila, Hong Kong and Singapore.

The Analyst III M&A role offers a mix of hands-on M&A transaction experience across industries and deal size ranges, with the majority having a cross-border aspect. You will work with other team members globally in the analysis, financial modelling, negotiation, sourcing, and managing of M&A transactions on behalf on ING’s clients, both financial sponsors and corporates. ING is seeking candidates that have some M&A experience already and are keen to progress their careers in the investment banking industry in a growing M&A platform. During the initial orientation period, you will receive initial training to introduce you to ING and the regulatory, legal and compliance components of your job. Thereafter and throughout your early career, you will participate in various trainings that will help build your hard and soft skills.

Responsibilities :

• You assist in the origination of new business opportunities by preparing and delivering client presentations, conducting sector and company research and tracking, as well as preparing briefing packages for both internal and external use
• You support the execution efforts on transactions and assist the team in ensuring timely and successful closings, working directly with senior team members
• You liaise closely with colleagues in other CM&A departments to deliver integrated solutions to ING’s clients
• You are responsible for preparing financial models and valuation analysis
• You act as a point of learning for Junior Analysts and monitor quality and accuracy of their output
• You represent ING professionally at site visits, management presentations and client meetings and start to build relationships with market counterparties and peers
• You actively participate in client meetings and build your business insight and interpersonal skills
• You contribute to revenue targets and assist in meeting the global budget

Qualifications and Competencies

• You hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Business, Economics, Finance, or Advance Mathematics with excellent results
• You have 2 or more years of experience in corporate or investment banking or similar M&A transaction environment, or have recently graduated with an MBA program
• You are adept at performing financial analysis with excellent modelling and analytical skills
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Transportation and infrastructure, energy, food and agriculture and/or TMT sector knowledge and exposure is a plus, but not required
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Foreign language capacity is helpful
• You possess a keen understanding of the M&A process
• You have, or are expected to obtain in short order, Series 7 or 79, and 63 registrations
• You have excellent analytical, valuation, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• You possess the ability to deliver with efficiency and effectiveness, often with minimal day-to-day oversight
• You have an exceptional eye for detail
• You demonstrate determination and dedication towards achieving your results often under tight timelines
• You are able to manage competing priorities and assignments
• You take initiative and ask questions when necessary
• You are willing to go above and beyond for the sake of the team and client’s objectives
• Proven track record of performing at the highest levels of review and appraisal metrics
• You work well as part of a team but also are able to work by yourself

Base Salary Range: $105,000-$115,000

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 working from home, commuting, and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, 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.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.