Vice President, Sustainability Finance

ING•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking to recruit a commercial, proactive self-starter at the Vice President level to join the New York-based team. This role requires an individual who has familiarity with various types of financing instruments and sustainable finance structures, interest or expertise in sustainable technologies and partnership models, and ability to originate, structure, and execute complex financing mandates. You will be working with clients representing various sectors and profiles as well as colleagues from coverage and product teams across the wider ING’s global network. You will be expected to represent the region in internal projects and to demonstrate thought leadership on behalf of ING at external events.

Requirements

BA or BS or a post-graduate degree (an engineering-related degree is considered a plus)
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in finance, technical or sustainability-related roles or a combination of such with exposure to sustainable companies and technologies
Sound knowledge of commercial and investment banking products, credit analysis, financial models, and loan documentation
Effective team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills and interest in training and mentoring junior talent
Quick learner with high degree of self-motivation and entrepreneurial spirit
Ability to multitask and handle pressure under tight deadlines
Series SIE, 79/63 required or to be obtained shortly after start

Nice To Haves

familiarity with various types of financing instruments and sustainable finance structures
interest or expertise in sustainable technologies and partnership models

Responsibilities

Work on marketing preparation, pitching and sustainable deal execution and be product agnostic and able to navigate between bonds, loans, working capital solutions and financing/ESG advisory discussions
Proactively identify and pursue new commercial opportunities arising from sustainability-related dialogue with ING WB clients in coordination with other sector coverage and product teams
Originate new clients and advisory/financing opportunities in emerging sustainable technologies and markets, including reviewing financial models, structuring credit transactions, negotiating legal documentation, and overseeing internal approval process with various stakeholders
Support the implementation of ING’s global sustainability strategy within the Americas region
Be an internal and external thought-leader in sustainability related topics
Guide and supervise more junior members of the team