Financial Markets Graduate Programme Brussels
ING
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Posted on ING website on 25 Mar 2025 (14 days ago)
ING Wholesale Banking
Financial Markets Graduate Programme - Brussels
Always wanted to know what happens on a trading floor? This is your chance!
During the one-year Financial Markets graduate programme you will gain hands-on experience through two rotations across different Financial Markets desks. You will be an integral part of a team, contributing to solutions from day one and learn how to provide flawless execution for ING’s trusted clients! You will work in a dynamic, international environment where you learn at a fast pace and will get involved right from the start. Applications close 9 April.
About ING
ING’s purpose is ‘Empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.’ Every ING colleague is given the opportunity to contribute to that vision. We champion self-reliance and foster a collaborative and innovative culture. The Orange Code is our global manifesto for how we stay true to our purpose and our traditions of reinvention and empowerment. It consists of ING Values (we are honest; we are prudent; we are responsible) and ING Behaviours: (you take it on and make it happen; you help others to be successful; you are always a step ahead).
The opportunity
Our Financial Markets graduate programme is a full-time one-year work experience with a steep learning curve, consisting of two rotations of six months each. The programme is a unique opportunity to get full insight into our Financial Markets franchise and provides you with a solid foundation and strong market knowledge. During the programme you will be an integrated member of our sales and quant teams and quickly familiarise yourself with our clients, products, and the market. Rotations are matched to your skillset and our business needs.
In the first few months you will join a two-week training programme in Amsterdam and London where you will have the opportunity to meet graduates from different Financial Markets locations and obtain a thorough understanding of other departments within the Wholesale Bank.
As part of the programme a senior member will be assigned to you as your mentor and one of our former graduates will be assigned as your buddy.
Upon successful completion of the programme, we aim to provide you a full-time position within ING Financial Markets. The initial placement will be in Brussels but Financial Markets is a truly global franchise. In simple words: when you permanently join ING Financial Markets, you have the opportunity to see the world!
About Financial Markets
Financial Markets (FM) is part of the ING Wholesale Banking, which represents all Corporate and Investment Banking activities of ING. We have a global footprint with local reach, deep sector expertise and we play a pivotal role in areas of sustainability and innovation.
FM is the bank’s gateway to the professional markets around the world. In short, we assist our clients with hedging risks by means of derivatives and we distribute bonds, loans, and equities towards investors. The client related business is supported by Structuring expertise and Trading liquidity, using models & platforms created by our quants and developers. Our main goal is to help our clients navigate the markets to position them for growth.
Financial Markets Sales
Sales people provide both flow and highly bespoke solutions to clients. Clients can typically be categorised into three segments: Financial Institutions, Corporate and Mid-Corporate clients.
Rotation areas Financial Market Sales:
Financial Markets Quants & Developers
Financial Markets quants and developers create models and tools to support our global trading franchise.
Rotation areas Financial Markets Quants & Developers:
About you. Do you have what it takes?
Our Financial Markets Programme graduate should have:
About the application process
Applications are currently open until mid-April for the Financial Markets graduate programme position in Brussels starting 1 September 2025. Please make sure you submit a motivation letter and transcripts.
Round 1: submit your online application
The first stage of the selection process is to submit your CV, motivation letter and transcripts. ING will be in touch about your first screening. Applications without motivation letter will not be considered.
Round 2: online tests
Should you pass the first screening, we will invite you to participate in several online tests to assess your numerical literacy, logical reasoning and language skills.
Round 3: HR interview
Should you pass the online tests, we will invite you for an interview with a recruiter. We will ask you questions based on the ING Orange Code and focus on how you align with the ING culture.
Round 4: business panel
The next stage is an interview with a representative of one of our Financial Markets desks and a programme manager that will focus on your knowledge of financial markets, personal skills and motivation.
Round 5: management panel
The last stage is an interview with a senior member of the Financial Markets management team. If you succeed, you will receive an offer for a position in our Financial Markets Graduate Programme in Brussels.
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