Your role and work environment

The Telecom, Media and Technology & Healthcare sector team (“TMT&H”) is one of the global specialist sector coverage teams at the heart of ING Wholesale Banking. We provide banking services and complex financial solutions to telecommunication, media, entertainment, technology, satellite and healthcare companies in the EMEA region, the Americas and in Asia-Pacific. As an Analyst or Associate, you will support the team in (i) managing our relationships with clients in the dynamic TMT&H sectors and (ii) origination, structuring and execution of transformational financial solutions for them.

You will be a member of a successful and highly driven & results-oriented team. Working in the TMT&H sector team means working in a dynamic environment with interesting clients and on challenging transactions at the very heart of the ING organization. The global TMT&H sector team currently consists of 80+ dedicated professionals located in New York, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Madrid and Singapore. The combined teams in Amsterdam, Madrid & Frankfurt cover the EMEA region, together with sector bankers in other locations, and serve clients in a number of TMT&H sub-sectors. ING is one of the leading banks in the sector and is continuously at the top of the EMEA league tables.

Given the growth ambitions of ING WB in Italy and the focus on capturing additional business with both domestic and international players in the TMT&H value chain, a new dedicated TMT&H sector is currently being established in Milan.

Your key responsibilities

You will be a member of multiple client & deal teams involved in transactions which have a large impact on our clients. You work closely together with team members in Milan and other locations, and with various product specialists across ING. In all your activities you will strive to meet client needs in the best way and beyond. In the TMT&H sector team your job is diverse, with your main tasks consisting of:

Preparing relevant client reporting and perform Know Your Customer activities on our client’s portfolio.
Actively supporting deal generation, proactively contributing to the origination efforts of the team by driving sector analyses, presentations, and pitch books.
Safeguarding timely transaction delivery and high-quality and seamless transaction execution.
Maintaining active contacts with other departments/disciplines within ING, such as Corporate Finance, Loan Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Financial Markets, Transaction Services and Risk Management.
Financial modeling, credit analyses, client’s rating assessment and industry peers’ analysis, supporting the Lending team in the preparation of credit applications.
Assessing and reviewing due diligence on clients.
Supporting portfolio management activities such as processing of credit reviews, waivers, and amendments.
Monitoring client’ portfolio profitability and KPIs.
Participating to the wider sector initiatives and improvement projects and actively contribute to making the TMT&H Italy a better and more efficient organization.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a pro-active professional with a strong personal drive, professional ambition and international mindset. You have the ability to operate in a highly demanding environment, to deal with pressure and to perform under tight deadlines. You have a strong commercial drive and have excellent communication skills.

Personal profile:

Ambitious professional with a Masters’ degree with above-average academic grades.
At least 1 year (Analyst) or 3 years (Associate) of experience in the financial sector in an international environment.
Affinity with, and preferably experience in, the TMT&H value chain.
Relationship-driven, people-oriented, capable to make connections, good in internal and external stakeholder management.
Commercial drive, ability to find out the preferences and needs of the client, solution focused.
Good interpersonal & communication skills, strong team player.
High level of drive, self-motivation and professional approach.
Strong project, time management & deal execution skills.
Preferably excellent financial, modelling & analytical skills, eye for detail.
Fluent in English, both verbally and written. Fluency in Italian will be considered a plus.

What do we offer?

In the TMT&H sector team, we realize that the aspired excellence of our work means that we always need to have the best people in the best positions. That is why we are committed to invest in your personal growth and development. You will experience a steep learning curve. We offer you the opportunity to further develop your sector knowledge, commercial & relationship skills, financial expertise, transaction experience, and regular interaction with clients at a senior level. At the same time, we will ensure that you are always up to date on the key developments in your field and that you will continue to improve your performance. These circumstances provide an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to advance your career in a multi-cultural and international environment.

As a member of the TMT&H sector team, you will be part of Wholesale Banking Italy, based in Milan and reporting into the local TMT&H head. You will be part of a very dynamic Sector Coverage team currently organized into Corporate Sector Coverage, Financial Institutions, Energy, Real Estate, TMT&H teams.

Duration: Permanent

Location: Milan (hybrid)

About ING

ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional.

Our purpose - empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business - represents our belief in people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach or to tell people how to live their lives. We empower people and businesses to realize their own vision for a better future.

#doyourthing is our brand direction with us each and every day. It is how we articulate our purpose and our promise to make banking frictionless to the world. ‘do your thing’ is about people being free to live the life they want to live, knowing that they will make their world a little better for it.

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The benefits of joining ING

In addition to being a part of a great team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer:

Super flexible smart working
Competitive base salaries and performance based bonuses
Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets
International Environment
Commitment to sustainability
Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow
Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being
A special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday!
And of course we can’t forget: free water & coffee at the office!

Our Commitment

Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture, and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the value of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.