Head of - Sector and Specialised Lending

INGs Wholesale Bank is in growth mode and we have a huge 2025 ahead of us. To support that growth we are seeking a Head of Sectors & Specialised Lending to be based in Sydney.

This newly created position is a senior lending role within the front office. As playercoach you will carry primary responsibility for some of the key processes related to lending transactions along with guiding a team of juniors that executes new lending transactions and works closely with the client relationship managers and sector experts to originate new lending transactions.

It is a critical role ensuring newly originated opportunities are delivered smoothly ensuring our clients have a firstclass experience with ING. This team also play a key role in identifying cross sell opportunities within a client.

Ready to make an impact

What youll do

• Lead the team involved with every new lending transaction and will take primary responsibility for some of the key processes including preparing credit approval packages financial models and reviewing legal documentation
• Work closely with the client relationship managers and/or the Deal Principle on the origination and deal structuring
• Ensure a consistent level of quality and policy compliance through training and development activities
• Stay uptodate on organizational operating policies and procedures (i.e. Risk Legal) to ensure appropriate protocols are implemented and followed and facilitate accordingly
• Guide a team of juniors by supporting them in their personal and professional development as lending professionals

What were looking for

• 8 years of relevant lending experience
• Expertise in corporate and project finance loan origination and
• Strong credit skills and understanding of debt capital markets
• Strong financial and credit analysis capabilities as well as modelling capabilities
• Leadership and coaching skills to continuously improve the way the team works
• Collaborative and able to work effectively across functions and regions
• Strong presentation and communication skills

Whats in it for you

• Discounted ING Health Insurance
• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing
• An IMPACT day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity

About Us

At ING we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile for everyone who banks with us for the people who work with us and the community at large too.

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 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.

We are all about celebrating success and as a result we are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a certified Family Inclusive workplace.

Sound like the kind of place youd feel at home Wed love to hear from you.

(One last thing ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions please.

Need more
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Applications close Friday 11th April 2025

Before you apply
Here at ING we consider employee development to be important and encourage existing employees to apply for suitable internal positions. It is expected that any employee applying for a vacant position would have been in their current role for a minimum of twelve 12 months before applying. This may be waived in special circumstances and after consultation with your manager

ING is Australias most recommended bank according to RFi XPRT Survey February 2021 July 2021 (n 31903 when compared to customers of 20 other banks operating in Australia.

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