Energy Italy - Associate

Job description

ING Bank NV – Milan Branch, is searching for a talented Associate to work within the Wholesale Banking Energy Sector team in Milan.

The resource will join a team of 5 and will report into the Head of Energy Italy. The position is full time, with office located in Milan and possibility to work partly from home.

The Energy team in Milan is part of ING Global Energy Sector Coverage which covers the entire energy value chain across: (i) Renewables & Power, including batteries, (ii), Utilities and (ii) Hydrocarbons and New Energies, including CCUS, hydrogen and biofuel.

The Milan team is fully integrated with the global Energy platform and provides international and domestic clients operating in the Italian market with tailor made financing solutions, across the full spectrum of financing structures, from general corporate banking products to non-recourse long-term project financing.

Key responsibilities

ING is committed to a client-centric approach. You will be working in a dynamic client-facing team of highly dedicated Energy professionals.

The position entails regular contact with clients, prospects, banks, advisors as well as active cooperation with internal departments such as transaction and portfolio management, credit risk management, legal, middle and back office, loan capital markets and distribution departments.

As Energy team member You will be responsible for:

New Deal Origination / Structuring: Support and contribute to origination and structuring of corporate and project financings, with a specific focus to Renewable and new energies transactions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

(i)              preparation of marketing/pitch material for new financing opportunities,

(ii)                actively engaging and collaborating with colleagues from other departments to increase cross sell, including corporate finance, debt advisory and structuring, debt capital markets, financial markets, loan capital markets, transaction services,

(iii)           risk/return analysis of potential financings,

(iv)           monitoring sector, market and technological developments, building a solid understanding of the Energy sector in close collaboration with (cross border) Energy team members

(v)         reviewing project finance debt models,

(vi)         performing due diligence analysis, preparing /supporting preparation of internal approvals (commercial memos, credit applications and ancillary documents) as well as assisting in legal documentation negotiation and closing mechanics,

(vii)          onboarding of clients/ borrowers including conducting KYC.  

Requirements

We are looking for a colleague with a talent for taking it on and making it happen, enthusiasm for helping others to be successful and a passion for always being a step ahead. In other words, an excellent team player bringing fresh ideas and embracing challenges in a fast changing, international and complex environment.

As an Analyst/Associate in the Energy Sector You will also need following qualifications:

• University degree in Economics, Engineering, Math

• 3-4-years of relevant project/corporate finance experience ideally in Energy transactions;

• High level of self-motivation and commercial drive;

• Ability to perform under tight deadlines preserving quality and good attention to details;

• Strong analytical skills;

• Strong Excel skills and ability to independently work on  financial debt projection models;

• Flexible and global mindset;

• Authentic and confident presentation and communication skills;

• High proficiency in English (verbal & written)

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally

Working conditions: Full Time

Duration: Permanent

Location: Milan (