Director Equity - Corporate Investments

ING CI is the principal investment arm of ING Bank. ING CI manages investments across a range of strategies including minority equity investments, sustainable investments and mezzanine investments.  Leveraging ING’s extensive network, we operate across a wide range of sectors and geographies. We pride ourselves on our creative approach and our ability to deliver tailored,  high-solutions to our clients in transformational moments. 

You will become part of a team with a strong growth mindset. We aim to triple our Assets under Management in the coming years through a multi-investment strategy. ING CI is part of ING’s Global Capital Markets & Advisory division, which offers a comprehensive suite of tailored advisory services, including Mergers & Acquisitions and Debt Advisory, as well as global capital markets expertise in Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Loan Distribution Group and Securitization. 

The Role  

As a Director in our Equity team, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, originating, evaluating, and executing [minority] equity investment opportunities in the Benelux. You will work closely with your portfolio companies to drive value and achieve our investment objectives. You will frequently engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders. You will be an integral part of the global ING CI team, with local presence in Amsterdam, Madrid and New York and supported by our Portfolio Management and Value Creation team, as well as our Execution Pool based in Amsterdam.  

Your Profile 

We are seeking:  

• A seasoned investment professional with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 7 years in Private Equity 

• Fluency in both Dutch and English 

• A robust network and a proven track record in deal sourcing 

• Expertise in structuring complex deals from origination to execution, while effectively managing a deal team 

• Ability to add value to portfolio companies post-closing 

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills 

• High degree of integrity and professionalism 

• Alignment with the values and behaviors of the ING Orange Code 

• Focus on both personal and team success 

• A collaborative spirit with the ability to challenge conventions and ideas 

What do we offer?  

Our team culture is characterized by ambition and a drive to perform, and in finding pleasure in what we do, together as a team and with respect for each individual.    

Rewards & benefits    

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions here.    

The benefits of working with us at ING include:   

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience  

• 36 or 40 hour workweek  

• Individual leave: 24+2 individual holiday days based on 36 hr workweek 

• Diversity leave: 3 days per year (1.5 paid, 1.5 unpaid)  

• CSR days: up to 2 days per year to actively engage in society by volunteering  

• 13th month salary  

• 8% Holiday payment  

• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary  

• Mobility card or lease car 

• Attractive pension scheme  

• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation  

 Want to apply directly?  

ING is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the “Apply” button.

The application deadline is 12th of December 2024, after the application period we will review all applications and start the interview process. 

About us   

With 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us and apply today!