ING WB Asia Internship Programme 2027

At ING, we're redefining what it means to be a bank, and we're looking for students who are curious, proactive, and eager to make a meaningful impact. If you're excited to learn, challenge the status quo, collaborate with diverse teams, and turn ideas into action, our internship programme offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and contribute to an international organisation that values continuous growth and innovation.

Department/Function: Financial Markets

Team: Financial Markets

Internship Period: 6 months ; January-June

About ING Bank

ING Bank covers Wholesale and Retail Banking in Asia Pacific. Our Wholesale Banking business is present and active in 11 major economies in the Asia Pacific, namely Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. ING offers both retail and wholesale banking services in Australia. Globally, ING Wholesale Banking has an international network in 40 countries.

As part of our regional internship programme, you'll benefit from structured onboarding, cross-country networking opportunities, business insights sessions and a graduation experience designed to support your learning and professional development while connecting you with interns across APAC.

What does the FM Team do in ING?

• Service our corporate and Financial Institutions clients in HK, China, as well as our Telecom-Media-Technology (“TMT”) and Real Estate Finance (“REF”) clients pan Asia;
• Covers products across FICC and equities, including FX, rates, credit, commodities, equity, and money markets;
• While competing with other banks for client businesses, ING FM also forms lending and hedging syndicates with these banks for common clientele;
• Conduct product and market analysis for clients and design tailored solutions.

What will you be doing?

• Assist senior team members in the day-to-day operations to ensure smooth and professional services across all asset classes including FX, rates, equity and commodities. 
• Familiarize with key country and industrial regulations, as well as ING internal legal, compliance, and risk guidelines to assist in generating reports, and approval memos;
• Candidate is required to work closely with and back up senior team members and responsibilities will encompass but not limited to:
  • Assist in preparation of presentation materials, meeting follow ups, market commentaries, and market data analysis;
  • Compiling pipeline deals, and presenting new business opportunities;
  • Learning different products;
  • Conducting client data and trend analysis and client organizational mapping, compile pro-meeting client pack and highlight important topics;
  • Keeping abreast of markets developments and competitive landscape, perform lunch duty and participation on ad hoc responsibility from time-to-time

What qualities and skills are we looking for?

We are looking for a passionate individual who meets the following criteria: 

• Pending University degree, with some courses in finance, economics, business disciplines
• Good analytical capabilities and presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle pressure and tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and confident with a high degree of initiative and drive with the ability to work under pressure
• Strong English and Chinese language capabilities (both spoken and written)
• Excellent team player

What would you gain from this internship?

• First hand real market experience to enhance theories you’ve learned at school;
• Help shape your career pursuits and future class selections;
• Gain valuable insights and abilities as to how to survive and thrive as a potential banking analyst;
• Rare opportunity to be trained in all products which helps your future product focus.

Need more information?  

 
For information on ING Wholesale Bank, visit https://www.ingwb.com/ 

For information on careers, visit https://www.ing.jobs/Global/Careers.htm 

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)  

ING’s vision is to unlock our people’s full potential through our inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop and have impact for our customers and society. To achieve this vision, our policies support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind with regard to age, gender, gender identity, cultural background, experience, religion, race, ethnicity, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, social origin, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require any assistance or if we can accommodate you in any way when participating in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you to ensure a fair and accessible process. Read more about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging here.