Director, Sustainable Finance

ING is seeking a Director of Sustainable Finance to join their team, focusing on innovative financing solutions for sustainability projects. The role involves managing client relationships, executing deals, and providing expertise in sustainable technologies, particularly in the energy sector. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position is remote and allows for collaboration with global teams.
About the position

A growing number of companies are moving to adopt sustainability strategies to future-proof their businesses, spawning the emergence of new technologies and value-chain partnerships. Financing for the deployment of these new technologies and partnership models requires innovative solutions straddling the traditional capital stack. To address this challenge, ING's Sustainable Finance team provides tailored advisory and financing solutions in support of clients' sustainability projects and goals. With regional hubs in Amsterdam, Singapore, and New York, and local presence in selected countries, we are one of the fastest growing teams within ING. We are seeking to recruit a commercial, proactive self-starter at the Director level to join the New York based team. This role requires an individual who has areas of unique expertise in sustainable technologies and partnership models (preferably in the energy sector), familiarity with various types of financing instruments and sustainable finance structures, strong communication and commercial skills, ability to originate, structure, and execute sustainability-related advisory and financing mandates, and the ambition to become a leading sustainable finance partner for clients in the Americas region. It is fundamental to be able to manage a portfolio of clients representing various sectors and profiles. You will work closely with local Sustainable Finance colleagues, the regional front office sector coverage and product specialist teams, and with the wider ING's network around the world. You will also be expected to represent the region in internal global projects and to demonstrate thought leadership on behalf of ING at external events.

Responsibilities
• Work on marketing preparation, pitching, and sustainable deal execution.
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• Guide and supervise more junior members of the team in the preparation of client presentations and credit documentation review.
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• Act as sustainability expert for agreed upon sectors and technology verticals, ensuring up to date information on relevant developments.
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• Help originate and manage relations with clients, experts, advisors, and industry bodies.
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• Support and coordinate internal teach-in sessions and communication tools, such as contributing to regional and global newsletters, research pieces, and organizing events.
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• Be an active advocate in external conferences, roundtables, and associations.
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• Supervise the proper tracking and reporting of sustainable finance transactions.
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• Continue expanding on and refreshing sustainable finance content for identification of new clients and advisory opportunities.
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• Support the implementation of ING's global sustainability strategy within the Americas region.
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• Act as an ambassador for ING's sustainable finance activities.

Requirements
• BA or BS or a post-graduate degree (an engineering-related degree is considered a plus).
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• 10+ years of work experience (preferably a mix of finance and technical or sustainability-related roles with exposure to sustainable companies and technologies).
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• Good understanding of commercial and investment banking products.
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• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
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• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in sustainable technologies and partnership models, preferably in the energy sector.
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• Strong communication and commercial skills.
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• Ability to multitask and handle pressure under tight deadlines.
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• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to think outside-of-the-box.

Benefits
• Comprehensive health benefits
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• Generous 401k savings plan
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• Competitive PTO
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• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility services
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• Student debt assistance
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• Subsidies for expenses associated with working from home, commuting, and fitness.