Associate, Sector Coverage - Transportation, Logistics & Automotive

ING Americas; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ING Americas in New York is seeking a Transport, Logistics, and Automotive (TLA) sector professional to support the origination and structuring of financing solutions for global clients. The role emphasizes financing, advisory services, and market solutions across the TLA sector.

You will collaborate with MDs, Directors and VPs, perform industry and market analysis, prepare pitches and financial models, and ensure due diligence and credit reviews. A strong teamwork ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Math required.
• 4–5 years of project/corporate finance experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Automotive.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with PowerPoint/pitch materials.
• Series 79/63 or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support origination and structuring of financing solutions for TLA clients.
• Prepare pitches, financial models, and due diligence materials.
• Coordinate onboarding, KYC, and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Strong academic track record

Solid math and analytical skills

Strong written and oral communication

Highly detail-oriented

Multi-project management

Excel skills

GAAP accounting principles

Understanding of financial markets

Corporate/bankruptcy law basics

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Math

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sectors| Transportation, Logistics, & Automotive | Associate | NYC

About ING

In the Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients.

When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.

About The Position

The Transport, Logistics, and Automotive (TLA) sector within ING Wholesale Banking has the mandate to develop corporate and investment banking business for ING across the TLA sectors globally. The sector team is responsible for developing business with clients in these sectors by providing wholesale banking solutions including financing, advisory services, financial market solutions, transaction services and other products & services to clients through its teams based in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. In the Americas region, the team is based in New York.

Responsibilities

• New Deal Origination Support: Support MDs, Directors and VPs in the TLA Team in the origination and structuring of financing solutions, with an emphasis on the Auto, Shipping, Intermodal Transportation, Rail, Aviation and Logistics sectors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to onboarding of clients/ borrowers, KYC, industry & market analysis, preparing pitches and presentations for new financing opportunities, capital structuring or M&A transactions in the Transportation sector, greenlight memos, credit and written summaries for new lending transactions, using own or third party financial models to prepare or review financial projections and sensitivities analysis, reviewing due diligence materials, participation in the credit application process, and assisting in the maintenance of industry and market intelligence databases.

Requisite Skill Set

• Strong academic track record with Undergraduate or Masters degree from top school
• Solid math and analytical skills essential
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be highly detail-oriented and accurate
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint): Must have outstanding Excel skills and be able to build own/use third-party financial debt models very soon after starting.
• Fundamental understanding of GAAP accounting principles and comfort with core financial statements (Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet).
• Fundamental understanding of key financial markets and products.
• Basic understanding of corporate and bankruptcy law.
• Team Player, self-motivated high quality/high quantity producer

Other

• Writing sample – preferably a credit analysis
• Taking a basic debt modelling test
• References

Qualifications And Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Math
• Experience: 4-5 years of relevant project/corporate finance experience ideally in Transportation, Logistics, or Automotive.
• Experience w/ pitching materials and power point.
• Microsoft Excel
• Series 79/63 or commitment to obtain within 6 months of joining.

Salary: $130,000 - $175,000

The salary range listed reflects base salary only. This role is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus program.

• In addition to comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401k savings plan, and competitive PTO, ING provides a broad array of benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services; student debt assistance; and subsidies for expenses associated with commuting and fitness.

ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate these differences and rely upon your unique perspective to innovate and seize new opportunities. Come as you are.

ING Bank does not have a commercial banking license in the U.S. and therefore not permitted to conduct a commercial banking business in the U.S. Through its wholly owned subsidiary ING Financial Services LLC, and its affiliates, it offers a full array of wholesale products such as commercial lending and a full range of FM products and services.