Internship Financial Institutions Advisory Team

ING Bank Personeel BV; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Laptop provided

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Informal work environment

Job summary

ING Bank in Amsterdam offers an internship in Corporate Finance - FIG M&A (FI Advisory) for a four-month period starting April/May 2027. The Financial Institutions Advisory Team handles high-value M&A and capital markets transactions in a dynamic, deal-driven environment.

You will assist with industry research, financial modeling and due-diligence tasks while gaining exposure to cross-disciplinary teams across DCM, ECM and FI relationships.

Qualifications

• Master student, looking for an internship for a period of 4 months.
• Strong academic record with above-average grades.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English (verbal and writing).
• True team player, entrepreneurial mindset and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Candidates must be detail-oriented, pro‑active and self‑motivated.
• Willingness to work in Amsterdam.
• Ability to work under pressure, without losing your sense of humor.
• Excellent analytical skills, eye for detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Doing industry research, market-, peer group- and benchmarking analysis.
• Preparing, analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information.
• Supporting the team with preparing presentations and pitch books.
• Participating in all aspects of M&A / Capital Markets transactions.
• Assisting and analysing due diligence information and review transaction documentation.
• Preparing financial models.
• Maintaining active contacts with others departments / disciplines, such as DCM, ECM, Financial Markets and FI Relationship Management.

Skills

Dutch fluent

English fluent

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Education

Master's student

Tools

Capital IQ

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internship Corporate Finance - FIG M&A (FI Advisory) Start date: April / May 2027 Deadline submitting application: 23 November 2026

ING’s dedicated Corporate Finance team focused on the Financial Institutions sector ("Financial Institutions Advisory Team") is part of the Dutch investment banking division of ING Bank NV.

With a history stretching back some 200 years, ING is a leading international bank which offers an extensive portfolio of products and services to clients throughout the world.

The Financial Institutions Advisory Team in Amsterdam hires interns on a rolling basis. Specifically, we are looking for candidates who are available for periods of at least 4 months.

The team is responsible for the origination and execution of High Value-Added transactions (M&A, ECM and other complex financing structures) within the Financial Institutions / Fintech sector. In this job, you will play an active role in the origination, structuring and execution of transformational transactions for leading financial institutions and related companies.

Examples of previous transactions include the acquisition of Klaverblad Leven for TPG, the IPOs of NIBC and CVC, the sale of DeGiro to flatex, the acquisition of Quintes by Aquiline Capital Partners, the acquisition of Buckaroo by Keensight Capital, the sale of Robeco’s online investment platform to van Lanschot Kempen, the sale of CCV Group to Fiserv, the acquisition of Bovemij’s insurance activities by a.s.r., and the sale of Business Lease Poland to Van Mossel Automotive Group.

The team consists of c. 20 professionals in Amsterdam, London and Singapore.

Job Description

• Doing industry research, market-, peer group- and benchmarking analysis
• Preparing, analyzing and explaining historical and projected financial information
• Supporting the team with preparing presentations and pitch books
• Participating in all aspects of M&A / Capital Markets transactions
• Assisting and analysing due diligence information and review transaction documentation
• Preparing financial models
• Maintaining active contacts with others departments / disciplines, such as DCM, ECM, Financial Markets and FI Relationship Management

Your profile and competencies

• Master student, looking for an internship for a period of 4 months
• Strong academic record with above-average grades
• Fluent in both Dutch and English (verbal and writing)
• True team player, entrepreneurial mindset and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Candidates must be detail-oriented, pro‑active and self‑motivated
• Willingness to work in Amsterdam
• Ability to work under pressure, without losing your sense of humor
• Excellent analytical skills, eye for detail and accuracy

What we offer?

Join a highly motivated team of professionals on the most challenging and high‑profile transactions with international exposure.

Opportunity to work in the most dynamic industry environment, which is rapidly changing on the back of changing client needs, regulatory requirements and funding constraints.

Unique proposition to further develop your skills and interact with clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a deal‑driven environment and gather real work experience in combination with advanced training on the job (Capital IQ, Microsoft Office).

Rewards And Benefits

This is a great opportunity to train with highly skilled people who are experts in their field. You’ll do a lot and learn a lot – not only about your specialist area and the bank, but also about yourself and whether this type of environment is right for you.

• Internship allowance of c. €1,100
• Your own work laptop
• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co‑creation
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

During the duration of your internship at ING, it is mandatory to be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU‑university for EU passport holders).

About Our Internships

Every year, more than 350 students join our internship program. While there are no guarantees about your future, many of our former interns move into a permanent role or onto our International Talent Programme (traineeship). Whatever happens, an internship at ING is the ideal opportunity to meet a wide variety of people, to build up your own network, and to learn about many different aspects of banking – put simply, it’s a great start to your career.

ING Bank We’re a global bank with a strong European base, and our more than 60,000 colleagues serve around 38 million customers and corporate clients in over 40 countries. Joining ING means working with friendly and collaborative people towards making a positive impact on people and planet. We believe in empowering the people around us and our customers to stay a step ahead. Working here means having the autonomy to drive progress, helping to create superior customer value and contributing to our ambition of putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Here, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community of innovators, problem‑solvers, and forward‑thinkers, dedicated to making a real impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking the next big challenge, we have opportunities that will inspire and push you to grow. Your future at ING starts with one application.