Intern, Sustainable Solutions Group APAC

Intern, Sustainable Solutions Group APAC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

ING WB Asia Internship Programme 2027 in Singapore invites students to gain hands-on experience in sustainable finance. You will work with the Sustainable Solutions Group, supporting origination, analysis, and execution of transactions across Asia Pacific during a 6-month period January to June 2027.

The internship combines structured onboarding, development initiatives, cross-functional networking, and project showcases, offering exposure to research, market analysis, and client materials in a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate in any discipline.

Responsibilities

• Research and market analysis on sustainable finance and related markets across ING's Sector portfolio
• Monitoring market updates and regulatory developments
• Analyse corporate sustainability disclosure and sector specific developments
• Assist in origination, structuring, and execution of sustainable finance transactions
• Prepare pitchbooks and client materials
• Support development of green, social, sustainable financing frameworks
• Analyse eligibility of green/social assets
• Analyse ESG ratings of companies
• Prepare conference/seminar/workshop presentation materials
• Assist with internal trainings to raise awareness and equip colleagues with the skills to drive client dialogue on sustainable finance
• Contribute to innovative developments such as Circular Economy, Energy Transition, etc
• Quarterly deal reporting
• Any other sustainability related tasks that may arise

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate in any discipline

Job description

ING WB Asia Internship Programme 2027

At ING, we're redefining what it means to be a bank, and we're looking for students who are curious, proactive, and eager to make a meaningful impact. If you're excited to learn, challenge the status quo, collaborate with diverse teams, and turn ideas into action, our internship programme offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and contribute to an international organization that values continuous growth and innovation.

Department/Function: Sectors

Team: Sustainable Finance

Internship Period: 6 months; January - June 2027

About ING Bank

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.

Our internship programme offers more than just on-the-job experience. Through structured onboarding, development initiatives, cross-functional networking opportunities, project showcases and an intern alumni community, you'll gain valuable exposure, build meaningful connections and develop skills for your future career.

ING Sustainability Direction

Sustainability is a pilar of our strategy and central to our long-term commercial success. The urgent need for a transition to low-carbon economy that balances its impact on nature comes with both opportunities and risks, and it is our ambition to play a leading role in accelerating this transition. That's why we aim to put sustainability at the heart of what we do.

What does Sustainable Solutions Group (SSG) Team do in ING?

• The Sustainable Solutions Group's (SSG) mission is tomaximisecapital flows to our clients and accelerate their sustainable transition, along with the sectors theyoperatein.

• We translate ING's sustainability strategy into business opportunities by connecting and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, with a razor-sharp focus on client centricity.

• We deliver sustainabilityexpertise, supported by tooling and data, to provide financing,adviceand strategic support to our WholesaleBank (WB) clients.

SSG holds a global mandate to structure, arrange, and execute transactions with a sustainability characteristic across WB. In addition to supporting origination, SSG structures sustainable products and acts as a strategic partner to clients, offering tailored advice on sustainability and driving innovation in sustainable finance. As ING's pioneering engine for sustainable finance, SSG plays a leading role in shaping market standards, piloting new instruments, and embedding sustainability into core banking processes.

The SSG APAC covers the Asia Pacific region, with key markets in Australia,Greater China, Japan, Korea, andPhilippines.

The team also coversall of ING's sectors:

• Commodities, Food & Agriculture

• Infrastructure

• Technology, Media, Telecom and Healthcare

• Real Estate

• Transport and Logistics

• Energy

• Financial Institutions

• Corporate Sector Coverage

What would you be doing?

As an intern you will gain hands-on exposure to sustainable finance transactions and thought-leadership across Asia Pacific. Your responsibilities will include:

• Research and market analysis
  • Conduct market analysis on sustainable finance and other related markets across ING's Sector portfolio
  • Monitoring market updates and relevant regulatory developments
  • Analyse corporate sustainability disclosure and sector specific developments
• Transaction support and execution
• Assist in origination, structuring, and execution of sustainable finance transactions
  • Prepare pitchbooks and client materials
  • Support development of green, social, sustainable financing frameworks
  • Analyse eligibility of green/social assets
  • Analyse ESG ratings of companies
• Innovation and ad-hoc
  • Prepare conference/seminar/workshop presentation materials
  • Assist with internal trainings to raise awareness and equip colleagues with the skills to drive client dialogue on sustainable finance
  • Contribute to innovative developments such as Circular Economy, Energy Transition, etc
  • Quarterly deal reporting
• Any other sustainability related tasks that may arise

What qualities and skills are we looking for?

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual who offers the following:

• Undergraduate or postgraduate in any discipline