WO Workingalong Internship Global Sector Research (Credit/Bond Markets focus)

The Global Sector Research Credit team is specifically geared towards providing research and the marketing of investment opportunities in public bond markets. Co-operation with other parts of Financial Markets (Sales, Traders and Investment bankers) and Sector teams is a key component in finding solutions for our client base. The Global Sector Research team in Amsterdam covers credit research, credit strategy, rates strategy and technical analysis. 

Role Description

Provide direct support to senior Credit research & strategy colleagues with the aim to constantly improve the product range, investor presentations, run quantitative tasks and work along in the daily flow. Assist and provide critical information to Traders, Sales and Investment Banking colleagues. As our new colleague, you will be joining a small, highly skilled team, thus you will be guided and trained extensively and, as such, will be seen as an integral member of the team.

Description of the Work Setting

Teamwork is a very important aspect of our day-to-day work flow. You will need to be a good communicator with the ability to establish a good rapport with the team, traders, sales and investment bankers. Given the nature of our job, you will be constantly challenged to argument your actions. Next to this, you should be able to assume a certain level of responsibility when addressing operational deliverables. 

What do we offer: 

• Market related research offering experience 

• Hands on role in the key growth sector of financial markets 

• Unique opportunity to learn about financial markets in practice 

• Training on the job: Advanced Eikon (personal Refinitiv Eikon account), Excel and PowerPoint 

• Opportunity to create a network within ING as well as in the wider banking sector 

• Considerable monthly allowance and full reimbursement of public transport costs related to commute to office 

• A 6-month internship starting in January 2025. 

Qualifications/Experience required: 

• Current Bachelor/Masters in Finance Student (pref. with Financial Markets track) 

• A well-rounded academic background with coursework in finance or economics 

Please note: to do an internship at ING, you need to be registered at an educational institution during the entire period of the internship 

The work is fast-paced, demanding and intellectually stimulating. We look for candidates with the following: 

• Strong teamwork skills 

• Strong quantitative skills (Excel, VBA skills) 

• Strong knowledge of Excel is required 

• Attention to detail 

• Affinity with financial markets 

• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines 

• Diligence and attitude to continuously learn 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 

• Adaptability and an ability to continually climb a steep learning curve 

• Please note that it’s mandatory to be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU-university for EU-passport holders) for the duration of your internship at ING. 

Interested? 

Apply directly online! For questions or more information please contact Timothy Rahill: Timothy.rahill@ing.com or Francis Speelman: Francis.speelman@ing.com

Looking forward welcoming you to our team.