Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Associate, Corporate Finance M&A
We are seeking an Associate for our Corporate Finance M&A team in New York. This role offers a mix of hands-on transaction experience across industries and deal sizes, with a majority having a cross-border aspect. You will work with team members globally in the analysis, financial modeling, negotiation, sourcing, and managing of M&A and advisory transactions on behalf of ING’s clients.
Responsibilities
- Work within the Corporate Finance M&A team in New York, focusing on originating and executing M&A deals, strategic advisory assignments, and capital raising transactions.
- Assist in the origination of new business opportunities by preparing and delivering client presentations, conducting sector and company research, and preparing briefing packages.
- Support the execution efforts on transactions and assist the team in ensuring timely and successful closings.
- Prepare compelling pitches and presentations and create comprehensive financial models and valuation analyses.
- Act as a point of learning for Analysts and proactively monitor the quality and accuracy of their output.
- Represent ING professionally at site visits, management presentations, and client meetings, and start to build relationships with market counterparties and peers.
- Actively participate in client meetings and build business insight and interpersonal skills.
- Contribute to revenue targets and assist in meeting the global budget.
- Respond to information requests from the Global Corporate Finance platform related to companies and businesses located in North America.
- Liaise closely with colleagues in other CM&A departments to deliver integrated solutions to ING’s clients.
- Maintain close ties with the relevant product and sector teams within ING.
Requirements
- 3+ years of working experience within M&A at a reputable investment bank, boutique, or specialized financial modeling & valuation practice.
- Thorough interest in M&A and strong know-how of M&A and advisory processes.
- Proficiency in valuation and financial modeling, with a strong ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear, compelling manner.
- High energy level, strong commercial drive, attention to detail, and ability to work time-efficiently within a team setting.
- Willingness to go above and beyond for the sake of the team and client’s objectives.
- Strong communication skills and the ambition to mentor and train more junior team members.
- Series 7 or 79, and 63 registrations (or expected to obtain in short order).
Salary
$170,000 - $225,000 per year
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous 401k savings plan
- Competitive PTO
- Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services
- Student debt assistance
- Subsidies for expenses associated with commuting and fitness
About the Company
At ING, we celebrate individuality and encourage a culture that is fun, friendly, and supportive. We offer a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office/work from home flexibility. Our Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients.
ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apply now to join our dynamic team in New York and be part of a global network that offers plenty of scope to take your career in new directions.