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Always wanted to know what happens on a trading floor? This is your chance!

During the one-year Financial Markets graduate programme you will gain hands?'on experience through two rotations across different Financial Markets desks. You will be an integral part of a team, contributing to solutions from day one and learn how to provide flawless execution for ING's trusted clients! You will work in a dynamic, international environment where you learn at a fast pace and will get involved right from the start. Applications close 3 April.

About ING

ING's purpose is 'Empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business.' Every ING colleague is given the opportunity to contribute to that vision. We champion self?'reliance and foster a collaborative and innovative culture. The Orange Code is our global manifesto for how we stay true to our purpose and our traditions of reinvention and empowerment. It consists of ING Values (we are honest; we are prudent; we are responsible) and ING Behaviours: (you take it on and make it happen; you help others to be successful; you are always a step ahead).

The opportunity

Our Financial Markets graduate programme is a full?'time one?'year work experience with a steep learning curve, consisting of two rotations of six months each. The programme is a unique opportunity to get full insight into our Financial Markets franchise and provides you with a solid foundation and strong market knowledge. During the programme you will be an integrated member of our sales and trading teams and quickly familiarise yourself with our clients, products, and the market. Rotations are matched to your skillset and our business needs.

In the first few months you will join a two?'week training programme in Amsterdam and London where you will have the opportunity to meet graduates from different Financial Markets locations and obtain a thorough understanding of other departments within the Wholesale Bank.

As part of the programme a senior member will be assigned to you as your mentor and one of our former graduates will be assigned as your buddy.

Upon successful completion of the programme, we aim to provide you a full?'time position within ING Financial Markets. The initial placement will be in Amsterdam but Financial Markets is a truly global franchise. In simple words: when you permanently join ING Financial Markets, you have the opportunity to see the world!

About Financial Markets

Financial Markets (FM) is part of the ING Wholesale Banking, which represents all Corporate and Investment Banking activities of ING. We have a global footprint with local reach, deep sector expertise and we play a pivotal role in areas of sustainability and innovation.

FM is the bank's gateway to the professional markets around the world. In short, we assist our clients with hedging risks by means of derivatives and we distribute bonds, loans, and equities towards investors. The client related business is supported by Structuring expertise and Trading liquidity. Our main goal is to help our clients navigate the markets to position them for growth.

Financial Markets Sales

Sales people provide both flow and highly bespoke solutions to clients. Clients can typically be categorised into three segments: Financial Institutions, Corporate and Mid?'Corporate clients.

Rotation areas Financial Market Sales:

• Corporate and Financial Institutions Origination Sales (multi asset sales: Credit, Rates, FX, Commodities, Rates, Equity Derivatives, Repo and Money Markets)
• Execution Sales (execution of FM flow products for both corporate and financial institutions, multi asset)
• Client Solutions Group (product experts Rates, FX, Equity Derivatives, Commodities)
• Benelux Cash Equities Research and Sales (brokerage / research of Benelux listed equities)

Financial Markets Trading

Financial Markets trading manages market risk and covers for our client portfolio flow by interacting closely with the sales desks and other market participants. Trading manages portfolios of new and existing daily market risks.

Rotation areas Financial Markets Trading:

• Interest Rates
• Global Securities Financing
• Sprinters
• Credit Exposure Management (managing counterparty risk linked to derivatives)
• Quants (develop models & tools that support our FM franchise)

About you. Do you have what it takes? Our Financial Markets Programme graduate should have:

• A master's degree and a maximum of up to two years of work experience
• A passion for the banking industry and financial markets and have a comprehensive understanding of the current global economic landscape
• English proficiency; fluency in Dutch is a strong advantage
• A pro?'active, enthusiastic, and professional attitude
• Substantial part?'time work experience and/or extracurricular activities will be a plus
• Solid numerical skills and/or coding skills
• Able to communicate your ideas in a concise manner

About the application process

Applications are currently open until the 3rd of April for the Financial Markets graduate programme position in Amsterdam starting 1 September 2026. Please make sure you submit a motivation letter.

Round 1: submit your online application

The first stage of the selection process is to submit your CV and a motivation letter and ING will be in touch about your first screening. Applications without motivation letter will not be considered. Make sure to clearly detail why you want to work for ING and specifically within Financial Markets.

Round 2: Orange Code interview

Should you pass the first screening, we will invite you for an interview with a current member of the FM graduate programme. We will ask you questions based on the ING Orange Code and focus on how you align with the ING culture.

Round 3: business panel

The next stage is an interview with a representative of one of our Financial Markets desks and a programme manager that will focus on your knowledge of the financial markets, personal skills and motivation.

Round 4: management panel

The last stage is an interview with a senior member of the Financial Markets management team. If you succeed, you will receive an offer for a position in our Financial Markets Graduate Programme in Amsterdam.

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