Analyst, Sector-Based & Specialized Lending - Fund Finance

ING•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lending professional role within the front office. As team member, you will carry primary responsibility for some of the key processes related to lending transactions, along with assisting a team of bankers that execute new lending transactions and work closely with the client relationship managers - Directors and Managing Directors - and sector experts to originate new lending transactions. In this role, you will be responsible for executing new business with an emphasis on Fund Finance. The Fund Finance (“FF”) group at ING Capital offers a broad range of structured finance solutions to clients in the asset management industry, including alternative investment managers and their affiliated investment funds. FF is a leader in its field, frequently acting as lead arranger in transactions as it originates, and we emphasize strong and lasting client relationships. Principal financing solutions offered to our clients include: Portfolio finance facilities/lender finance: financing public and private investment vehicles (e.g. private debt funds, business development companies, and SPVs) based on the characteristics of underlying portfolio investments. Subscription finance facilities: financing to private equity, real estate, infrastructure, credit and similar funds based on the quality of investor commitments to the fund.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree demonstrating high academic achievement
Demonstrated interest in Private Credit and/or NAV-based lending; prior experience is a plus
Strong financial and credit analysis capabilities
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
Committed and dedicated individual who will continuously improve the way the team works
Self-motivated and willing to work in a deal oriented and deadline driven environment
Collaborative, team oriented, and able to work effectively across functions and regions
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and professional demeanor

Nice To Haves

prior experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Supporting the origination efforts of ING’s sector bankers
Participate in initial deal screening/selection and risk analysis
Perform due diligence and support the internal credit approval on transactions
Reviewing financing documents and validating key terms & conditions
Building / manipulating existing transaction models and internal risk rating and return models
Interfacing with risk, loan operations, treasury, legal teams, clients and co-lenders to coordinate loan closings
Capital structuring for transactions in the fund finance sector
Staying current on organizational operating policies and procedures (i.e. Risk, Legal, etc.) to ensure appropriate protocols are implemented and followed and facilitate these accordingly.