Associate, Debt Capital Markets - Investment Grade

About the Position

Associate, Debt Capital Markets - Investment Grade

Join ING's DCM team as an Associate, focusing on Investment Grade Corporates and bond transactions in New York.

Responsibilities

• Assist on the DCM coverage across sectors and help to further build ING US debt capital markets franchise and increase revenue generation.
• Actively assist senior originators with business development, origination, and transactional activities.
• Take the lead in the preparation of pitch materials.
• Coordinate and prepare multi-currency pricing updates with the syndicate desks.
• Lead key transaction management activities. Support deal execution by means of direct involvement in the deal team (e.g. documentation and due diligence, roadshow logistics, bookbuilding, and orderbook analysis).
• Prepare weekly digests to be distributed internally covering topics such as fixed income markets, rates, and deal commentary.
• Liaise with other key ING internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, enhance internal cooperation, and maximize client cross-sell.
• Support further product development within DCM team, i.e. liability management exercises, debt capacity and liquidity analyses, hybrid bonds, ESG labelled offerings.
• Identify market opportunities by applying knowledge from various market sources (Bloomberg, credit research, external news providers, etc.).
• Coordinate all aspects of a pitch or the execution of a live transaction, ensuring high quality deliverables to clients at all times.
• Prepare internal underwriting requests for new transactions. Lead internal syndicate discussions.
• Oversee and review the work of more junior team members and train new joiners.
• Keep product, (relevant) sector, and market knowledge up to date.
• Participate in pitches and conversations with clients.
• Attain revenue targets.

Requirements

• Minimum of BA/BS in Business or related field.
• Series 79, 63 licenses.
• Prior exposure and track record in the US Capital Markets industry.
• Knowledge of corporate finance valuation and accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of international credit and rates markets and global economy.
• Desirable: CFA or similar qualification.

Skills

• Experienced, fully qualified individual capable of independent activity including origination, structuring, and execution of large, complex bond transactions in the Investment Grade bond market.
• Proven client relationship skills as well as extensive product knowledge, technical expertise, and strong transaction execution skills.
• Superior client relationship, marketing presentation, and sales skills in addition to a deep understanding of products and markets.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and Bloomberg skills.

We Offer

• Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous 401k savings plan
• Competitive PTO
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services
• Student debt assistance
• Subsidies for commuting and fitness expenses

About the Company

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.

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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.