Director, Loan Syndications - Project Finance

Capital Markets & Advisory | Loan Distribution Group | Director, Loan Syndications -Project Finance | New York

About ING: 

ING is a leading European bank, recognized for its innovative financial products and services for corporate and institutional clients. We are committed to sustainability, empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and business, and fostering a culture that values individuality, ownership, and career growth.

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.

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.

About the department:

The Loan Distribution Group (LDG) Capital Markets Director is a senior origination and execution role within ING’s Wholesale Banking franchise, focused on leading and distributing complex debt financings across Infrastructure, Power, Renewables, Data Centers, and broader Energy-related sectors in the Americas. The role combines senior client coverage, capital markets execution, and internal leadership, with accountability for originating mandates, structuring transactions, leading syndication and distribution strategy, and delivering strong risk-adjusted returns and cross-buy outcomes for ING.

The Director will act as a senior deal captain and trusted client advisor, working closely with Sector Coverage, Financial Markets, DCM, Advisory, and Portfolio Management teams, while providing leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Origination & Client Coverage

• Lead origination of loan syndication, project finance, and structured financing mandates for Infrastructure, Power, Renewables, Data Centers and Energy-related clients across the Americas.
• Serve as senior relationship manager and primary client contact for selected sponsors, corporates, developers, and institutional clients.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of financial sponsors, investors, and distribution partners to support successful syndication outcomes.
• Coordinate and lead client pitches, marketing materials, and strategy discussions to position ING for lead roles on transactions.

Transaction Structuring & Execution

• Act as deal captain with ultimate responsibility for transaction execution, from syndication origination through closing and distribution.
• Lead structuring complex financings, including project finance, acquisition finance, corporate facilities, and hybrid structures.
• Lead negotiations of term sheets, loan documentation, and material project agreements in coordination with Legal, Credit Risk, and Transaction Management teams.
• Define and execute syndication and distribution strategy, including lender targeting, pricing, allocation, and market execution.

Cross-Product Coordination & Franchise Development

• Coordinate closely with Financial Markets, DCM, Capital Markets & Advisory, Corporate Finance, and Transaction Services to deliver integrated, multi-product solutions and maximize client returns.
• Contribute to sector and regional growth strategy, identifying market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities.
• Represent ING as a senior banker at industry conferences and client events.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to deal team members, fostering a strong performance culture and high-quality execution standards.
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources across transactions and active pipeline.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in loan syndications, project finance, infrastructure finance, or leveraged/corporate lending within an investment or corporate banking environment.
• Strong track record of originating and executing complex syndicated loan and project finance transactions.
• Deep understanding of credit analysis, financial modeling, loan documentation, and syndication processes.
• Established relationships with sponsors, corporates, lenders, and institutional investors in the Americas.
• Proven ability to lead transactions independently, engage with senior client stakeholders, and influence internal decision-makers.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Series 79 and 63 (or SIE/79/63, as applicable) required or commitment to obtain shortly after joining.

Key Attributes

• Senior-level judgment with the ability to operate with limited supervision.
• Strong commercial mindset with focus on returns, cross-buy, and franchise development.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to lead across functions and geographies.

Salary Range: $310,000-$350,000

The salary range listed reflects base salary only. This role is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus program.

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 commuting and fitness.

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.