Associate, Sector Coverage MMF - Battery Materials

Energy Vault; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Singapore seeks a candidate for managing client relationships within the Metals and Mining sector. The role involves originating new clients in the battery value chain, presenting tailored financial solutions, and collaborating with internal teams. Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of experience in financial services, specifically in project finance, and must be proficient in Mandarin Chinese or Korean, reflecting the need to engage with clients from those regions.

Qualifications

• 3 - 6 years' experience in financial services, ideally in structured project finance.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese or Korean required for client interactions.
• Strong credit skills and ability for detailed financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and originate new clients in battery value chain.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and pitches for clients.
• Assist in the structuring and execution of transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Client management

Resourcefulness

Commercial acumen

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ING Wholesale Banking in Singapore

We began operating in Singapore in 1987 where we host the regional Asia Pacific headquarters. With over 300 financial experts, we are the largest wholesale banking branch in Asia. ING stands out in the Asia Pacific region because we go a step further for our customers. We look at things from the client’s perspective which allows us to construct tailor-made solutions to fit the needs of every company we serve. This mentality underpins all our client relations and has produced various prestigious awards.

Job Profile Summary

The selected candidate will join our global family as part of the leading Metals, Mining and Fertilizers franchise. You will be based in Singapore, helping to manage existing client relationships, and originating new Asian clients in the fast growing battery value chain. You will work to establish strong and effective relationships with both clients and key internal stakeholders.

To succeed in this role, you will need to work collaboratively within the team, sharing knowledge and supporting each other in the development and growth of our sector expertise. As part of a global franchise, you will need to frequently collaborate with teams in other locations and build up your network. This role offers a career path towards specialized sector coverage with revenue and client portfolio responsibilities.

We are committed to partner with our clients in ensuring food and energy security for the world and working towards a more sustainable future. Join us and be part of the team making a difference to our clients in their energy transition journey as their trusted banking partner leveraging on our deep knowledge of the sector, global network, and sustainable finance expertise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Relationship Management - Origination of new clients and management of existing MMF clients for the Asia region.
• Client Pitches - Prepare high quality presentations and pitches to clients, ensuring clear value propositions and tailor-made solutions.
• Transactional Execution - Assist with the structuring and execution of transactions by collaborating closely with key stakeholders i.e., clients, product, risk, legal, compliance, operations etc.
• Credit Analysis - Build/test financial models, perform financial analysis, including debt structures and business valuations.
• Fostering Commercial Growth - Support the growth of ING’s wallet share of auxiliary businesses (including Financial Markets, Transaction Services, Capital Markets & Advisory).
• Market and Industry Research – Stay updated on fast evolving market trends and battery value chain developments to support strategic decision making, prepare market summaries and presentation materials.

What we're looking for:

• 3 - 6 years prior experience in the financial services sector, ideally with a structured project finance background (modeling capability, documentation skills).
• In depth knowledge and experience financing the metals and mining, battery material segment, and or EV sector.
• Strong financial, analytical (including Microsoft Excel modelling) and credit skills, with an eye for detail, and deep interest to find out more.
• Resourceful and willingness to work with clients / stakeholders for solutions.
• This position requires a high level of proficiency in Mandarin Chinese or Korean. This is essential for interacting with clients from those regions, who primarily speak Mandarin or Korean.
• Independent self-starter, team player and with good commercial acumen.
• Flexible with working hours and willing to travel.