Associate, Acquisition Finance

ING Group; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their dynamic Acquisition Finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in deal execution and credit analysis while collaborating with senior bankers. You will be involved in drafting pitch books, managing credit approval processes, and coaching junior team members. This position promises a steep learning curve and the chance to develop your financial expertise in a fast-paced environment. If you're detail-oriented and thrive under pressure, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your career in financial services.

Benefits

Dynamic team environment

Steep learning curve

Opportunity for professional development

Exposure to private equity clients

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in leveraged finance or related financial services.
• Degree holder with CFA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to origination of new transactions and support credit approval processes.
• Manage operational processes for smooth execution of new transactions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree from a reputable university

CFA qualification

MBA

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About ING & Wholesale Banking (WB)

ING is a leading European bank. Our more than 60,000 employees serve more than 38 million customers, corporate clients and financial institutions in over 40 countries. Our purpose is to empower people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.

ING WB in Asia Pacific (APAC) is present and active in 11 major economies across APAC, namely Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. Singapore is the regional headquarters for WB APAC, which includes all WB business lines such as Financial Markets, Capital Markets & Advisory, Sectors, Lending and Transaction Services and other enabling functions.

About Capital Markets & Advisory (CMA)

Established in 2023, CMA is a global business unit platform with operations in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. It represents the single centre of excellence for our advisory business and related financing activities across ING, incorporating Corporate Finance (M&A), Acquisition Finance, Global Capital Markets (Debt Capital Markets, Asset Securitization and Ratings Advisory), Corporate Investments and Loan Distribution Group. CMA aims to capture opportunities in our clients’ boardrooms to deliver high value-added strategic advisory and financing services. In addition, CMA business units play a central role in the acceleration the firm’s strategic ‘must-win’ on capital velocity.

About Acquisition Finance (AF)

ING Acquisition Finance (“AF”) has a team of over 100 professionals with offices in London, New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Brussels, Madrid, Singapore and Sydney. AF is a market leading arranger and underwriter of leveraged loans backing buyouts by some of the largest top tier global private equity funds. Our market leading and growing AF team in APAC (6 professionals) is responsible for leveraged loan transactions in the region and coverage of global and regional private equity funds operating in Asia and Australia. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the attitude and skillset to be part of a highly dynamic and driven team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment gaining exposure to live deals, working directly with senior bankers in the industry.

Core Tasks & Material Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include deal execution, credit analysis and assisting Loan Distribution Group on new deals. You will be reporting directly to the Regional Head of AF.

• Contribute to origination of new transactions by drafting pitch books and attending client meetings with private equity funds
• Support the team and manage the credit approval and legal documentation processes, including:
  • Financial modeling
  • Analysis of due diligence including financial, business and market analysis
  • Preparation of credit applications with appropriate guidance
  • Maintain regular dialogue with Risk Management
• Manage operational processes for smooth execution of new transactions
• Collaborate and form deal teams with other departments, such as Sector Teams, Loan Distribution Group, DCM, Financial Markets and Corporate Finance (M&A)
• Support syndication processes working closely with Loan Distribution Group
• Coaching, training and development of junior team members

Your Profile

• Degree holder from a reputable university. CFA qualification and/or MBA will be an advantage
• 3-4 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance or related financial services
• Detail oriented, systematic and strong analytical skills
• Effective team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of self-motivation and professionalism with ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently on complex transactions with often challenging timelines
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

What we offer

Working in a dynamic, highly motivated team of professionals on challenging transactions. Steep learning curve. Opportunity to develop financial expertise, commercial skills, transaction experience and interaction with private equity clients.