Associate, Food & Agribusiness

Sectors | Food, Beverage, & Agribusiness | Associate | Dallas About ING: In Americas, INGs Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services to domestic and international corporate and institutional clients. When you come to work at ING, youre joining a team where individuality isnt just accepted, its encouraged. Weve built a culture thats fun, friendly and supportive its the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer. We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. Were here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, theres plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones youve never considered. ING Americas follows a hybrid work model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area. Sound like the kind of place youd feel at home? Wed love to hear from you. About ING Food, Beverage & Agribusiness team (FB&A): The Food, Beverage & Agribusiness (FB&A) team is part of ING Sector Coverage and has a strong global presence, with teams serving clients from 6 dedicated locations globally. The FB&A team covers the full spectrum of the food chain incl. farm inputs, grains, animal protein, dairy, sugar, ingredients, snacks, beverages, biofuels and packaged foods. Our clients are Americas headquartered companies and primary focus is on leading local lending transactions and managing and expanding global relationships with these companies offering the complete suite of ING corporate banking and treasury products across our international network. Main Duties and Responsibilities of Role: New Deal Origination/Execution Support: Support MDs, Directors and VPs in the FB&A Team in the day-to-day origination, structuring and execution of new food, beverage & agri transactions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing marketing presentations, commercial plans, internal approval memos, credit, industry & market analysis and debt financing models and supporting in due diligence and structuring as well as work related to and actual attendance of client meetings and calls. Additional work will include collaborating and supporting capital structuring, acquisition financing, and other cross-sell product partners in the food, beverage and agribusiness sector among other opportunities. Performing due diligence and preparing presentation materials for new financing opportunities, capital structuring or M&A transactions in the FB&A sector, assisting in the maintenance of industry and market intelligence databases Prepare pitches, briefing notes, and marketing materials for client meetings and new commercial opportunities New deal origination support: identify and drive cross-sell opportunities from product and client conversations Reviewing financing documents and reporting; liaise with internal and external legal counsels. Demonstrate thought leadership and contribute strategic insights for the development of INGs business New Deal Origination/Execution Support: support MDs, Directors and VPs in the FB&A Team in the origination of new clients and portfolio expansion. Requisite Skill Set: Strong academic track record with Undergraduate or Masters from top school Strong credit analysis background, basic knowledge of credit structuring preferred Strong written and oral communication skills Must be highly detail-oriented Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint): Must have outstanding Excel skills and be able to build financial debt models very soon after starting. Fundamental understanding of GAAP accounting principles and comfort with core financial statements (Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet). Fundamental understanding of key financial markets and products. Basic understanding of Loan documentation as well as corporate and bankruptcy law Team Player, self-motivated high quality/high quantity producer Qualifications & Competencies Education: Bachelors degree in finance, business administration, or industry related field (Biology, Animal Science). References Experience: 4-5 years of relevant project/corporate finance experience, ideally in the Food, Beverage & Agribusiness industry Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word Series 79/63 preferred but not required Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000 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 working from home, commuting, and fitness. ING is a committed equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, 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. Were a global bank with a strong European base, and our more than 60,000 colleagues serve around 38 million customers and corporate clients in over 40 countries. Joining ING means working with friendly and collaborative people towards making a positive impact on people and planet. We believe in empowering the people around us and our customers to stay a step ahead. Working here means having the autonomy to drive progress, helping to create superior customer value and contributing to our ambition of putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Here, were more than just a workplace were a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and forward-thinkers, dedicated to making a real impact. Whether youre just starting your career or seeking the next big challenge, we have opportunities that will inspire and push you to grow. Your future at ING starts with one application. Ready to join? Weve got plenty of opportunities to match your skills and aspirations! Use the filters below the search bar like location and job type to help you find the perfect fit. Start exploring now and discover where your next career move could take you!