Analyst / Associate, Acquisition Finance

It's an exciting time to join ING, Australia's most recommended bank for the 3rd year running, and we're on the hunt for an **Analyst or Associate **to join our high performing **Acquisition Finance** team.

ING Acquisition Finance ("AF") has a team of over 100 professionals with offices in London, New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Brussels, Madrid, Singapore and Sydney. AF is a market leading arranger and underwriter of leveraged loans backing buyouts by some of the largest top tier global private equity funds. Our market leading and growing AF team in APAC (7 professionals) is responsible for leveraged loan transactions in the region and coverage of global and regional private equity funds operating in Asia and Australia.

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual with the attitude and skillset to be part of a highly dynamic and driven team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment gaining exposure to live deals, working directly with senior bankers in the industry.

Reporting directly to the Regional Head of AF, you'll be actively involved in deal execution, credit analysis and assisting Loan Capital Markets on new deals. Contribute to origination of new transactions by drafting pitch books and attending client meetings with private equity funds.

**What are you going to do? **Primary responsibilities will include***
- Deal execution, credit analysis and assisting Loan Capital Markets on new deals
- Supporting the team and managing the credit approval and legal documentation processes, including:

- Financial modeling
- Analysis of due diligence including financial, business and market analysis
- Maintain regular dialogue with Risk Management
- Manage operational processes for smooth execution of new transactions
- Collaborating and forming deal teams with other departments, such as Sector Teams, Loan Capital Markets, DCM, Financial Markets and Corporate Finance (M&A)
- Supporting syndication processes working closely with Loan Capital Markets and Financial Markets

**Who are we looking for? Someone who has**
- A degree in a relevant field. CFA qualification and/or MBA will be an advantage
- 1-4 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance or related financial services
- Strong analytical skills and is detail oriented, with a systematic approach
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, and who is an effective team player
- High level of self-motivation and professionalism, with an ability to multi-task
- Ability to work independently on complex transactions with often challenging timelines
- Highly proficient skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Excellent oral and written communication skills

**About Us**

At ING, we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile - for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too.

When you come to work at ING, you're joining a modern and progressive team where individuality isn't just accepted, it's encouraged. You'll be surrounded by people who are friendly, inclusive and respectful, who want you to reach your potential. It's one of the many reasons we're proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We give people the freedom to take risks, stay curious and think differently, and seek new and better ways to make 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.

(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions, please.)