Internship ING Corporate Investments

Internship position within ING Corporate Investments, the private equity, mezzanine debt and sustainable investments team of ING

ING Corporate Investments offers a high-performance environment in which talented, energetic, self-starting, and ambitious individuals will thrive.

The Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a pro-active and energetic Intern to join our ING Corporate Investments (ING CI) team in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. ING CI is responsible for all mezzanine debt, equity, and sustainable investments within ING. We are active across a broad range of sectors and invest in various stages, from early-stage to mature companies. We pride ourselves on our creative approach and our ability to deliver unique & tailored solutions to ING clients and prospects.

As we continue to expand our portfolio, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team, who bring unique perspectives and experiences to the table. You will become part of a team where the team culture is characterized by ambition and a drive to perform, and in finding pleasure in what we do, together as a team and with respect for each individual.  

Responsibilities

In this position you will play a role in the structuring and execution of complex equity investments and mezzanine debt transactions. Your deliverables in the role will be:

• Assessing investment opportunities including (i) evaluation of business models and financial statements, (ii) financial modelling and forecasting (iii) doing industry research, market-, peer group- and benchmarking analysis and (iv) writing debt / investment proposals;
• Supporting deal team members in transaction origination and execution;
• Frequent contact with (prospective) clients, external advisors (e.g. corporate finance/debt advisors, lawyers, consultants) and co-investors as part of transaction execution and portfolio management;
• Preparing pitches and presentations, market analyses, financial analyses, internal reporting, shareholder meetings, etc.;
• Collaborating with other ING teams, such as Corporate Finance and Sector teams, to create integrated client solutions

How to succeed 

We hire smart people like you for your potential. You thrive in a collaborative team environment, working closely with colleagues to achieve our ambitions. Furthermore, you have at least a few of the following:

• Master or Bachelor (3rd year) student, looking for an internship for a period of 6 months starting Aug/ Sept 2026;
• An academic degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Science or equivalent, but we also welcome top-tier candidates with other backgrounds with an interest in Private Equity, Venture Capital or Banking;
• Strong academic record with above-average grades;
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills;
• Competitive attitude and an eagerness to constantly improve yourself;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Drive, proactiveness and a genuine curiosity;
• Fluent in both Dutch and English (verbal and writing)

What we offer?

• Join a highly motivated team of professionals on challenging transactions. Opportunity to work in the most dynamic industry environment, which is rapidly changing on the back of changing client needs, regulatory requirements, and funding constraints. Unique proposition to further develop your skills and interact with clients. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a deal-driven environment and gather real work experience in combination with advanced training on the job.
• Financial compensation

Rewards and benefits

This is a great opportunity to train with highly skilled people who are experts in their field. You’ll do a lot and learn a lot – not only about your specialist area and the bank, but also about yourself and whether this type of environment is right for you.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Internship allowance of 700 EUR based on a 36 hours work week.
• Your own work laptop.
• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation.
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities.
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues.

To apply, you must be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU university for EU passport holders).

Want to apply directly?

ING is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please upload your CV, motivation letter, university, and high school grades by clicking the “Apply” button. You can also contact Linda van Veen for more information regarding this role; linda.van.veen@ing.com

Please note, we will review applications on a first come first serve basis.

Preferred internship start date: Aug/Sept 2026

About our internships

Every year, more than 350 students join our internship program. While there are no guarantees about your future, many of our former interns move into a permanent role or onto our International Talent Programme (traineeship).

Whatever happens, an internship at ING is the ideal opportunity to meet a wide variety of people, to build up your own network, and to learn about many different aspects of banking – put simply, it’s a great start to your career.