Always wanted to know what happens on a trading floor? This is your chance!

During the Financial Markets internship programme you will gain hands-on experience on one of our Financial Markets desks. You will be an integral part of a team, contributing to solutions from day one and learn how to provide flawless execution for ING’s trusted clients! You will work in a dynamic, international environment where you learn at a fast pace and will get involved right from the start.

About ING
ING’s purpose is ‘Empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.’ Every ING colleague is given the opportunity to contribute to that vision. We champion self-reliance and foster a collaborative and innovative culture. The Orange Code is our global manifesto for how we stay true to our purpose and our traditions of reinvention and empowerment. It consists of ING Values (we are honest; we are prudent; we are responsible) and ING Behaviours: (you take it on and make it happen; you help others to be successful; you are always a step ahead).

The opportunity
Our Financial Markets internship programme is a full-time 4 to 9 month experience with a steep learning curve, consisting of one core positions with the possibilities to do mini rotations on other desks. The programme is an unique opportunity to get full insight into our Financial Markets franchise and provides you with a solid foundation and strong market knowledge. During the programme you will be an integrated member of our sales and trading teams and quickly familiarise yourself with our clients, products, and the market. Placement is matched to your skillset and our business needs. From day one you will have the opportunity to join all the activities that our graduates follow, amongst others the continuous learning program that gives insights into various parts of ING.

About Financial Markets (FM)
Financial Markets (FM) is part of the ING Wholesale Banking, which represents all Corporate and Investment Banking activities of ING. We have a global footprint with local reach, deep sector expertise and we play a pivotal role in areas of sustainability and innovation.
FM is the bank’s gateway to the professional markets around the world. In short, we assist our clients with hedging risks by means of derivatives and we distribute bonds, loans, and equities towards investors. The client related business is supported by Structuring expertise and Trading liquidity. Our main goal is to help our clients navigate the markets to position them for growth.

Financial Markets Sales
Sales people provide both flow and highly bespoke solutions to clients. Clients can typically be categorised into three segments: Financial Institutions, Corporate and Mid-Corporate clients. Rotation areas Financial Market Sales:

• Corporate and Financial Institutions Origination Sales (multi asset sales: Credit, Rates, FX, Commodities, Rates, Equity Derivatives, Repo and Money Markets)
• Execution Sales (execution of FM flow products for both corporate and financial institutions, multi asset)
• Client Solutions Group (product experts Rates, FX, Equity Derivatives, Commodities)
• Benelux Cash Equities Research and Sales (brokerage / research of Benelux listed equities)

Financial Markets Trading
Financial Markets trading manages market risk and covers for our client portfolio flow by interacting closely with the sales desks and other market participants. Trading manages portfolios of new and existing daily market risks. Rotation areas Financial Markets Trading:

• Interest Rates
• Global Securities Financing
• Sprinters
• Credit Exposure Management (managing counterparty risk linked to derivatives)

Other teams within Financial markets
Financial markets has a lot more teams dedicated to helping our franchise. Examples are our E-services, Middle office, Quant and Risk teams. In case you’re interested in any of these please let us know and we can see if there is an opportunity in any of these domains.

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

A Financial Markets Intern should have:

• A bachelors degree or be in the final year of your bachelor program
• Registered to a Dutch university
• A passion for the banking industry and financial markets and have a comprehensive understanding of the current global economic landscape
• English proficiency; fluency in Dutch is a strong advantage
• A pro-active, enthusiastic, and professional attitude
• Substantial part-time work experience and/or extracurricular activities will be a plus
• Solid numerical skills and/or coding skills
• Able to communicate your ideas in a concise manner

About the application process
Applications are currently open on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. The start of the programm is flexible and can be anywhere in the period June-December 2026. The minimum length of the internship is 4 months.

Round 1: submit your online application
The first stage of the selection process is to submit your CV and a motivation letter and ING will be in touch about your first screening. For the motivation letter please answer the following questions:

• Why do you want to work at ING? (have you been to an in house day or spoken to one of our colleagues)
• Why do you want to work withing Financial markets? (why Financial markets and not any of the other areas within the bank)
• What areas of Financial markets are you interested in and why? (Sales, Trading or another department)

Applications without motivation letter will not be considered.

Round 2: Orange Code and business fit interview

Should you pass the first screening, we will invite you for an interview. We will ask you questions based on the ING Orange Code and focus on how you align with the ING culture. In addition we’ll discuss what desk would be a good fit for you.

Round 3: Offer
If the interview was successful for both sides we’ll make you and offer and we’ll discuss start date

Rewards and benefits
This is a great opportunity to train yourself 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
• 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

Want to apply directly?
Please upload your CV and motivation letter

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 as part of the CMA Early Career Group. ING’s Early Career Group (“ECG”) is a best-in-class program providing junior talent the opportunity to develop themselves to well-rounded investment bankers. The aim of this program is to upskill talent and prepare you for future roles in our organization.

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