Intern Debt & Capital Advisory, Corporate Finance

The team

Are you ready to kick-start your career in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, within a truly international and inclusive team working on real transactions from day one? We are looking for a highly motivated Intern to join our Debt and Capital Advisory (D&CA) team in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

At ING, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Our D&CA team is a vibrant mix of professionals from various nationalities and backgrounds, united by a shared passion for finance and client impact. We foster an open-minded, collaborative culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute and grow.

As part of ING’s Corporate Finance division alongside Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Financial Institutions (FI) Advisory, and Private Equity Advisory, you’ll be at the heart of live, high-impact transactions in which our team plays a key role in delivering strategic financing solutions to clients across the globe.

Roles and responsibilities

From day one, you’ll be treated as a valued member of the team. You’ll work on challenging, real-time transactions that often make headlines, gaining exposure to:

• Debt advisory, and transformational financings (bank debt, bonds, private placements, equity, and hedging)
• Cross-border projects in collaboration with colleagues in Frankfurt, Brussels, Madrid, Milan and London
• A wide range of sectors and deal types, including M&A, bond issuance, refinancings, large-scale investments, and restructurings

You’ll support the team with financial analysis, pitchbook preparation, and execution support, while developing valuable hard skills such as financial modeling, developing a view on a company’s capital structure, credit analysis, and transaction execution.

At the same time, you’ll build essential soft skills, including structured thinking, communication, teamwork, adaptability, and stakeholder management, that are critical for a successful career in finance. You’ll be immersed in a fast-paced, international setting that will challenge you to think critically, work independently, and grow rapidly.

Our team culture

We are a diverse and inclusive team of c20 ambitious professionals in Amsterdam, and we value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We believe in empowering our interns with responsibility and trust, and we’re committed to helping you grow both personally and professionally.

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.

We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, thrives in a dynamic environment, and brings a global mindset. You are:

• A Master’s student in the Netherlands with a strong interest in corporate finance, capital structuring, and debt advisory
• A top-performing student with a strong academic track record
• Prior experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Funds or PE is preferred
• Naturally structured in your thinking and approach, with a sharp eye for detail
• Strong with numbers and logic, with the ability to work comfortably with financial models and data (Excel proficiency is a plus)
• Analytical, proactive, and curious
• Down-to-earth, receptive to feedback, and eager to grow through continuous learning
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in PowerPoint and capable of creating clear, structured, and visually engaging presentations and pitch decks
• Fluency in business English required; proficiency in Dutch is preffered
• Open to working in Amsterdam and collaborating across cultures and time zones
• Able to perform under pressure, with a sense of humor!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At ING, we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

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.

• A full-time internship (6 months) with financial allowance, starting Monday 13 October 2025
• A steep learning curve and hands-on experience in live transactions
• A unique opportunity to launch your international finance career at a global bank with a strong European