Financial Markets Graduate Programme - Amsterdam

Fsgroningen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ING's Financial Markets Graduate Programme in Amsterdam offers one year of hands-on experience with two six-month rotations across FM desks. You’ll contribute from day one while learning about client solutions, risk, and markets in a dynamic, international setting.

The program welcomes candidates with a master's degree and up to two years of work experience, strong numeracy or coding skills, and fluency in English (Dutch beneficial).

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and up to two years of work experience.
• Financial markets interest and understanding of the global economy.
• English proficiency; Dutch is a strong advantage.
• Pro-active, enthusiastic and professional attitude.
• Some part-time work or extracurriculars are a plus.
• Solid numerical skills and/or coding skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas concisely.

Responsibilities

• Participate in two rotations across FM desks, six months each.
• Be an integrated member of sales and trading teams from day one.
• Join two-week training in Amsterdam and London to meet graduates.
• Support colleagues and contribute to client solutions on execution.

Skills

Numerical skills

Coding skills

English proficiency

Dutch beneficial

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Financial Markets Graduate Programme - Amsterdam

Company ING Type Vacancy Location Amsterdam Sector Banking, Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Financial Management , Financial Services, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management Required language Dutch, English

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 3 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. TheOrange Codeis our global manifesto for how we stay true to our purpose and our traditions of reinvention and empowerment. It consists ofING Values(we are honest; we are prudent; we are responsible) andING 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 trading 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 Amsterdam 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 isthe 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. 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:

• Corporate and Financial Institutions Origination Sales (multi asset sales: Credit, Rates, FX, Commodities, Rates, Equity Derivatives, Repo and Money Markets)
• Execution Sales (execution of FM flow products for both corporate and financial institutions, multi asset)
• Client Solutions Group (product experts Rates, FX, Equity Derivatives, Commodities)
• Benelux Cash Equities Research and Sales (brokerage / research of Benelux listed equities)

Financial Markets Trading

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

Rotation areas Financial Markets Trading:

• Interest Rates
• Sprinters
• Credit Exposure Management (managing counterparty risk linked to derivatives)
• Quants (develop models & tools that support our FM franchise)

About you. Do you have what it takes?

Our Financial Markets Programme graduate should have:

• A master's degree and a maximum of up to two years of work experience
• A passion for the banking industry and financial markets and have a comprehensive understanding of the current global economic landscape
• English proficiency; fluency in Dutch is a strong advantage
• A pro-active, enthusiastic, and professional attitude
• Substantial part-time work experience and/or extracurricular activities will be a plus
• Solid numerical skills and/or coding skills
• Able to communicate your ideas in a concise manner