Associate Real Estate Finance

Associate ING Business Banking Real Estate Finance – South West Netherlands (36-40 hrs Rotterdam)

Are you at the start of your professional career and eager to develop yourself at the heart of commercial Real Estate banking? As an Associate ING Real Estate Finance in the South West region of the Netherlands, you will work in a dynamic, client-facing role where you quickly learn the ins and outs of banking, real estate finance and relationship management. From day one, you will take responsibility, contribute to meaningful client work and grow alongside experienced colleagues in a sector where impact, sustainability and entrepreneurship come together.

The team
As an Associate, you will become part of a Client Service Team within ING Real Estate Finance South West, based in Rotterdam. The team serves large professional real estate clients and investors and works closely with Relationship Managers, Lending Specialists and Product Specialists. You will operate in an open and collaborative team culture where initiative is encouraged, ownership is valued and you are given the space to take things on yourself. Sustainability, portfolio development and long-term client relationships play a central role in our daily work.

Roles and responsibilities
In this role, you support the team in achieving commercial success and further strengthening client relationships in the Real Estate sector. Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting market, sector and portfolio analyses to support client advice
• Preparing and building high-quality client presentations and pitch decks
• Supporting Relationship Managers in day-to-day client servicing and deal preparation
• Preparing client meetings and participating in client contact where appropriate
• Monitoring data quality, keeping oversight of management reports while supporting administrative and credit processes
• Actively contributing to internal projects and regional initiatives, working closely with the regional management team
• Helping to organise client events and contributing to the market approach of new clients

Curious what this role looks like in practice? Read how an Associate within ING Business Banking experiences the role day to day — from working closely with clients and colleagues to growing step by step within the organisation.

👉 https://careers.ing.com/en/lisa-de-deijn-business-banking

How to succeed
We hire talented people for their potential and mindset. Success in this role is driven by curiosity, ownership and the ability to get things done. As an Associate, you will thrive if you recognise yourself in the following:

• You see this role as an excellent starting point for long-term growth within ING
• You take ownership of your work, actively create opportunities and are willing to seize them
• You are motivated to develop yourself and open to future opportunities within ING
• You stay curious, keep learning and continuously develop yourself, both professionally and personally
• You are proactive, resilient and comfortable working in a dynamic environment and don’t mind asking questions when needed
• You contribute to the team’s success with energy, commitment and a hands-on and positive mindset
   

About you – do you have what it takes?

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic starter who is eager to learn and ready to take ownership. You are a self-starter with a hands-on mentality and enjoy working in a professional, dynamic environment.

In addition, you recognise yourself in the following:

• You are a native Dutch speaker and communicate confidently in English, both verbally and in writing
• You have completed a university or HBO degree; relevant internships or part-time work are a plus
• You are comfortable working with Excel and have strong PowerPoint skills — you enjoy turning analysis into clear, professional presentations
• You are curious about new ways of working and motivated to develop yourself in using AI and digital tools to work smarter and more efficiently
• You are analytical, structured and eager to learn, with an eye for detail
• You take initiative, are not afraid to ask questions and like to actively contribute to the team
• You work well independently, but also value collaboration and supporting colleagues

Rewards and benefits
We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• 25-28 vacation days depending on contract
• Pension scheme
• 13th month salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Hybrid working
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

About us
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Questions?
Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.