Trade Advisory & Structuring: Junior Trade Advisory & Structuring Specialist
ING’s Trade Advisory & Structuring unit is looking to hire a Junior Trade Advisory & Structuring Specialist in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In this position, you will play an active role in working with the central Trade Finance Services (TFS) as well as with the TS Sales teams in the ING network to advise on Trade Finance transactions, helping structuring Trade Finance Solutions and negotiate pricing for individual Trade Finance transactions for segmented Corporate Clients. You will also be involved in answering Requests for Proposal (RfPs) and Requests for Information (RfIs) for our clients and assisting delivering top quality customized proposals.
You will work in a team within a professional and dynamic environment where you can make a visible contribution within the sales process. You will enter an environment with room for growth and development initiatives and an excellent platform for cross selling and solution driven thinking.
The job is a key element within the TS Sales process and requires a combination of strong client focus, strong analytical skills and knowledge of international Trade Solutions.
Job description
- Spotting business opportunities in an allocated country or ING-region
- Assisting in structuring and executing Trade Finance transactions on a global basis as well as coordinate the administration and operational tasks around our existing portfolio.
- Maintaining active contacts with others departments/disciplines
- Assisting in running / coordinating the origination process (presentations, pitch books, etc)
- Engage in active portfolio management
- You will actively assist in supporting the Sales teams in the ING network with complex Trade Finance transactions and with the structuring of Trade solutions and negotiate pricing for Export L/C transactions for Corporate Clients
- You will further develop in-depth product knowledge of solutions, legislation and trends required to advise and support the in-country Sales teams
- You will be supporting the in-country Sales teams with RfPs and RfIs and helping to create top quality multi-product proposals for strategic/key clients
- You will create and deliver reports monitoring the profitability of the Trade product per client and portfolio.
- You will actively liaise with the in-country Sales teams and with the Trade Tribe to share best practices and ensure knowledge transfer.
- You will work with a wide range of stakeholders, mainly TS Sales colleagues in the network, TS Product Tribes, CSD Department, Financial Institutions Department, Corporate Clients and the ING international network
Who we are looking for?
- Master level, preferably in Economics, Accounting or Finance
- Fluent in English (verbal and writing). Given ING’s international trade focus, other languages are welcome
- A more than average knowledge of the traditional Trade Finance products (Bankguarantees and Letters of Credit)
- Preferably 2-3 years of work experience in transaction driven environment including credit skills.
- Excellent analytical skills
- Result / deal driven
- True team player
- Financial and modelling skills
- Accuracy and high quality orientation
- Understanding of credit risk and structuring
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Commercial skills (attitude, verbally and writing)
- Strong in Excel and Powerpoint and IT systems
What we offer
A job from 36 to 40 hours and a unique offer that fits in with the times of today. We take into account your home situation and your ambitions and help you to balance work and private life. Discover yourself our employment ;
- A salary tailored to your qualities and experience;
- Flexible working hours and the possibility to work at home;
- Reimbursement for travel expenses;
- 24 vacation days with a 36-hour working week. If you work 40 hours a week, you will receive 27 vacation days;
- Pension scheme;
- 13th month salary;
- Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary;
- 8% Holiday payment;
- Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities to realize your ambitions;
- An informal working environment with innovative colleagues who strive for the very best.
Questions?
Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement for more information. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the “Apply” button.
Please note, multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.
