CMA Off-Cycle Analyst Programme

ING Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London is offering a 6-month off-cycle Analyst position for recent graduates or final-year students. Responsibilities include supporting Corporate Finance, Acquisition Finance, and Debt Capital Markets teams. Strong analytical skills and excellent communication in English are essential. Candidates must be available full-time from January to July 2026.

Qualifications

• Availability for full-time work over a 6-month period (January to July 2026).
• Preference for recent graduates or final year students.
• Strong interest in Corporate Finance, Acquisition Finance, or Debt Capital Markets.

Responsibilities

• Join one of the teams within the London Capital Markets & Advisory Group.
• Interact with the global loan investor community.
• Support various advisory services on M&A deals.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Excellent communication skills in English

Analytical thinking

Proactive mindset

Education

Excellent academic track record (2:1 or higher)

Job description

ING Capital Markets & Advisory Off-cycle Analyst Program (January 2026 for 6 months)
Corporate Finance / M&A Acquisition Finance Debt Capital Markets Loan Syndication Loan Sales

Application closing date: 12th October 2025
Expected start date and duration: 2nd January 2026 for 6 months(full time)

Summary:
Opportunity to join the 6-month off-cycle Analyst Program in ING's London Capital Markets & Advisory Group, within one of its departments.

When applying, you will be able to select your top three preferences from the teams below:

• Corporate Finance/M&A
• Acquisition Finance
• Debt Capital Markets (with the option to select one or more of the following sub-teams: 1) High Yield Origination; 2) High Yield Syndicate; 3) Sovereign Supranationals & Agencies / MTNs and; 4) Liability Management)
• Loan Syndication
• Loan Sales desk

1) Corporate Finance / M&A
Corporate Finance team in London comprises of over 30 professionals and provides advisory services on a wide range of M&A deals including buy-side, sell-side, buy-outs, and capital raise transactions.

2) Acquisition Finance
Acquisition Finance team supports Private Equity and corporate clients by providing debt financing solutions for Leveraged Buyouts and recapitalisations.

3) Debt Capital Markets
The Debt Capital Markets team in London spans High Yield Origination, High Yield Syndicate, Sovereigns & Agencies, MTNs/ Private Placements, and Liability Management.

4) Loan Syndication
The Loan Distribution Group is a dedicated distribution platform for all of ING's financing activities in the primary and secondary loan markets.

5) Loan Sales
The Loan Sales team interacts with the global loan investor community which includes other banks, insurance companies, pension funds or investment managers, for all debt transactions where loans and loan-based products are distributed.

Essential Requirements:

• Availability for full-time work over a 6-month period (January to July 2026)
• Preference for recent graduates or students in their final year of study, with an excellent academic track record and on course for 2:1 or higher
• Prior experience through internships is of added-value but not a pre-requisite
• Strong interest in at least one of the areas covered above
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Strong numerical ability and analytical thinking
• A proactive mindset with an eagerness to learn and thrive in fast-paced environments
• Exhibit core ING values: candidates should be willing to take initiative, collaborate with others and think innovatively
• Must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment
• Foreign languages are advantageous but not a pre-requisite

Your application must include:

• CV
• 1 page cover letter - must include your top 3 team choices

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ING is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.