ING Graduate - FM Sales & Trading

ING Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank is offering a Graduate Programme in Financial Markets designed for ambitious individuals eager to shape the future of banking. This 12-month programme includes hands-on experience and rotations within Sales and Trading desks, allowing graduates to develop key skills in a supportive environment. Applicants should ideally possess a Master's degree in a related field and have a genuine interest in financial markets. Successful candidates will work closely with clients and teams. Apply now and start your journey with this esteemed bank.

Qualifications

• Ideally have a Masters education in a relevant field.
• Genuinely interested in the banking industry and financial markets.
• Comprehensive understanding of the current global economic landscape.
• Ability to communicate ideas concisely.
• Aspiring towards a career within Financial Markets.
• Experience gained via years abroad, sports, or voluntary work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across Sales and Trading desks.
• Develop understanding of different asset classes and products.
• Work closely with clients and sales colleagues.
• Research to ensure effective service delivery.
• Stay updated with market events.

Skills

Interest in banking industry

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Understanding of global economic landscape

Education

Masters in Mathematics / Finance / Economics / Engineering

Job description

ING Graduate Programme 2026 - Financial Markets

At ING, we believe success will be achieved if we follow 3 key principles:
We are collaborative: Your ideas are welcome. Together, we solve complex problems to deliver the best solutions for our clients.
We are flexible: Flexibility drives productivity – everyone works differently. We trust our people to make the right choices, act with integrity and deliver optimal performance.
We are impactful: We are connectors, innovators and pioneers. We provide our clients with the expertise they need to fuel their growth and transition to a sustainable future.

Our Graduate Programme is designed for ambitious individuals who want to shape the future of banking while developing their skills in a dynamic, international environment. Our Early Careers offerings are built to ignite your passion and accelerate your professional and personal growth.

The ING UK Graduate Programme will provide you with hands‑on experience and broad exposure to the banking world over 12 months. You will work as an integral part of a team, helping to deliver impactful solutions for ING in a specific department. We offer opportunities across three streams:

• Financial Markets – Sales and Trading

• Front Office – Capital Markets & Advisory and Corporate Banking

• Support & Control functions – Risk, Technology and Research

In the Financial Markets stream you will:

Gain a valuable opportunity to learn more about Financial Markets via (at least) 2 rotations within Sales and Trading desks, with an aim to upskill talent and prepare you for future roles within the organisation.

What is Financial Market Sales?

Global Sales provide both flow and highly bespoke financial solutions to clients. The Global Sales organisation is structured to reflect the differing needs of our client portfolio.

What is Financial Markets Trading?

Financial Markets Trading manages risk and covers flow for our client portfolio by interacting closely with the Sales desk and other market participants. Trading manages portfolios out of new and existing daily market risks.

During the programme you will be working as part of one of our Sales or Trading teams and there will be many opportunities to develop yourself, both professionally and personally. During the programme you will learn different skills across your rotations:

• Develop an understanding of the different asset classes and products we offer

• Learn how the solutions we offer differ depending on client type and needs

• Work closely with clients and sales colleagues, as well as trading, sector teams and risk

• Research to ensure we deliver the best service and solutions to our clients

• Keep up-to-date with market events and learn how to formulate your own views

• Bring ideas to the table on how we can create solutions that meet client needs.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Ideally Masters educated in a mathematics / finance / economics / engineering field

• Genuinely interested in the banking industry and financial markets

• Aware and have a comprehensive understanding of the current global economic landscape;

• Able to communicate their ideas in a concise manner

• Aspiring towards a career within Financial Markets (Sales or Trading)

• Ability to work under pressure

• Able to show a wider skillset with experience gained via years abroad, participation in sports or doing voluntary work, for example.

Ready to take the next step?

Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter stating the preferred FM team you are applying for.

Apply now and start your journey with ING. Together, we’ll shape the future of banking.

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