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International Talent Programme

Develop your potential on the job

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Are you a young master’s graduate with global ambitions and eager to develop your potential? ING offers you the chance to make the most of your talent in a traineeship within the bank: the International Talent Programme (ITP).

Craft your career

At ING we offer our trainees a lot, but we also expect things in return. We want you to take the initiative. To be eager to learn and take an entrepreneurial approach. To develop and share your own vision. And of course, we expect you to deliver results. As an ITP trainee at ING, you can - and should - make a real difference.

A journey to discovery: three rotations to define your career at ING

This is a two-year global traineeship where you can discover different parts of our organisation across three rotations, of which you can even do one abroad. After these three rotations you can move into a permanent role.

First rotation: dive into our business

During your first year you’ll do two rotations of six months each. We will help you to find your first rotation, taking into account the information you provided during the selection process as well as your own personal preferences and, of course, ING’s requirements. During your first or second rotation you’ll also attend your first Global Learning Experience: a week where all trainees of your ‘year group’ come together in Amsterdam (if circumstances allow) to learn, network and develop yourself.

Second rotation: will you opt to go abroad?

Halfway through the first six months of your traineeship, it’s up to you to start arranging your second rotation. Now it’s a matter of making use of your global network and your own initiative! Many trainees choose to go abroad for their second rotation, and ING offers you opportunities to do so, if circumstances allow. Working internationally provides you with a wealth of valuable experience, both personally and professionally.

Third rotation: gain in-depth knowledge or experience in another track

You’re still in charge; your third rotation is arranged by you. Your trainee manager will help you in making your decision: will you dedicate this last rotation to deepening your knowledge of the business (within your track), or will choose a different track? For example, as an Operations & Change or Retail Banking trainee you can get Analytics experience, or as a Risk trainee you can get a better understanding of our Wholesale Banking business.

Global learning experiences: to kick off and close your ITP journey

All ING trainees participate in our Global Learning Experiences. Here, you learn about every aspect of banking and gain insights into the role of a bank, the bank balance sheet, the competitive landscape and ING’s strategic priorities. Needless to say, these events also help you develop your personal skills, such as communication, stakeholder management, and growth mindset.

Develop your potential

Your development is at the very heart of your ING traineeship. ING invests just as much time and effort in it as you do. During the two-year traineeship programme there is a strong focus on your growth from several perspectives:

Personal development: we help you to improve your personal effectiveness, such as time management, presentation skills, teamwork and leadership skills.
Professional development: you learn the basics of our core business of banking, enhance your knowledge of the financial services sector and develop your skills in areas such as preparing business models and taking part in pitches.
Organisational: you gain insights into the business and an understanding of the competitive landscape and ING’s strategic priorities.
You also learn the importance of building a strong network that reaches across all of ING’s locations and beyond. We help you become an ambassador for ING and our values.

Choose the track that fits you best

We have nine different tracks. Discover what’s in it for you.

Analytics

Do you want to unleash the power of data to redefine banking?

Business Banking

Business Banking is ING’s third segment between Retail Banking and Wholesale Banking

Finance

Do you thrive on complex equations and rigorous analysis?

Human Resources

Kick-start your career at the cutting edge of HR

Operations & Change

Delivering ING’s Think Forward strategy

Retail Banking

Could you bring better banking to millions of people?

Risk

Do you know how to balance opportunity and risk?

Technology

Could you shape the future of banking?

Wholesale Banking

Do you want to become the trusted advisor for our largest clients?

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You can meet us at events on universities, conferences, meet-ups, and special lunches. Check out your local country landing page for the dates and sign up!