ING Americas
Overview
Capital Markets & Advisory | Acquisition Finance | Director | New York City
About ING. Ranked #8 on LinkedIn Top Companies in Financial Services; Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work; Ragan’s Top Places to Work in 2023. In Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.
Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.
About The Position
Director in Acquisition Finance (AF) Coverage, Americas focused on winning business with leveraged corporate and sponsor clients
Responsibilities for US based AF team provide leveraged finance origination and execution expertise, including comprehensive review of capital structure public and private clients
Actively contributes to the development and implementation of the overall Acquisition Finance and Capital Markets and Advisory (CMA) business and ING business principles, including ING’s Orange Code
About The Department
The Acquisition Finance Coverage team has primary responsibility for the origination and execution of leveraged finance transactions, including LBO financing for US-based acquisition targets and other corporate or private equity related transactions
It acts as the key liaison partner for sponsor capital markets teams and, in close cooperation with the Financial Sponsor Group, has coverage responsibilities for ING Americas’ priority private equity sponsors
The team also works with the Sector organization on acquisition and leveraged capital markets activities in the corporate arena. This team is focused on becoming a trusted advisor to drive leveraged capital markets deal flow (including our sustainability agenda) to ING
Responsibilities
Strengthen and deepen relationships with private equity sponsors and leveraged corporates
Win leveraged finance mandates and cross-sells ING products
Work closely with other CMA teams, the Sector organization and other product groups to optimize idea generation and deliver value-added service to our priority clients
Maintain market relevance — keep up to date on market developments to ensure ING is competitively positioned
Work with Loan Capital Markets, High Yield Capital Markets, Financial Markets, and Transaction Advisory & Approval to ensure proper mitigation of market and credit risk for all transactions
Direct the execution and closing of new LBO financings booked in Acquisition Finance Americas – this includes all pre-closing processes: greenlight committees, credit approvals, legal documentation and sell down to approved hold targets
Coordinate with the Acquisition Finance Asset Management team on private equity owned borrowers within the portfolio for ongoing risk management and client coverage
Mentor, guide, and help train junior team in leveraged finance activities
Ensure compliance with all internal policies and procedures
Qualifications And Competencies
5-10 years of experience as senior leveraged finance banker with deep relationship management experience
Existing network of senior level relationships at leveraged corporates and private equity firms
Good understanding of the US legal and regulatory environment
Expertise in the US capital markets including HY and leveraged loan syndications
Proven track record in large leveraged finance transactions
Advanced credit and Bloomberg skills. Advanced non-financial risk skills
Undergraduate degree, MBA preferred
Competencies
Demonstrated origination and pitching skills
Customer focus; strong business acumen
Highly effective team player
Solid analytical and judgment skills
Compensation and Benefits Base Salary Range:
$275K – $325K
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 working from home, commuting, and fitness.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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About ING. Ranked #8 on LinkedIn Top Companies in Financial Services; Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work; Ragan’s Top Places to Work in 2023. In Americas, ING’s Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.
Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.
About The Position
Director in Acquisition Finance (AF) Coverage, Americas focused on winning business with leveraged corporate and sponsor clients
Responsibilities for US based AF team provide leveraged finance origination and execution expertise, including comprehensive review of capital structure public and private clients
Actively contributes to the development and implementation of the overall Acquisition Finance and Capital Markets and Advisory (CMA) business and ING business principles, including ING’s Orange Code
About The Department
The Acquisition Finance Coverage team has primary responsibility for the origination and execution of leveraged finance transactions, including LBO financing for US-based acquisition targets and other corporate or private equity related transactions
It acts as the key liaison partner for sponsor capital markets teams and, in close cooperation with the Financial Sponsor Group, has coverage responsibilities for ING Americas’ priority private equity sponsors
The team also works with the Sector organization on acquisition and leveraged capital markets activities in the corporate arena. This team is focused on becoming a trusted advisor to drive leveraged capital markets deal flow (including our sustainability agenda) to ING
Responsibilities
Strengthen and deepen relationships with private equity sponsors and leveraged corporates
Win leveraged finance mandates and cross-sells ING products
Work closely with other CMA teams, the Sector organization and other product groups to optimize idea generation and deliver value-added service to our priority clients
Maintain market relevance — keep up to date on market developments to ensure ING is competitively positioned
Work with Loan Capital Markets, High Yield Capital Markets, Financial Markets, and Transaction Advisory & Approval to ensure proper mitigation of market and credit risk for all transactions
Direct the execution and closing of new LBO financings booked in Acquisition Finance Americas – this includes all pre-closing processes: greenlight committees, credit approvals, legal documentation and sell down to approved hold targets
Coordinate with the Acquisition Finance Asset Management team on private equity owned borrowers within the portfolio for ongoing risk management and client coverage
Mentor, guide, and help train junior team in leveraged finance activities
Ensure compliance with all internal policies and procedures
Qualifications And Competencies
5-10 years of experience as senior leveraged finance banker with deep relationship management experience
Existing network of senior level relationships at leveraged corporates and private equity firms
Good understanding of the US legal and regulatory environment
Expertise in the US capital markets including HY and leveraged loan syndications
Proven track record in large leveraged finance transactions
Advanced credit and Bloomberg skills. Advanced non-financial risk skills
Undergraduate degree, MBA preferred
Competencies
Demonstrated origination and pitching skills
Customer focus; strong business acumen
Highly effective team player
Solid analytical and judgment skills
Compensation and Benefits Base Salary Range:
$275K – $325K
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 working from home, commuting, and fitness.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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