Vice President, Trade & Commodity Finance, Singapore

Trade & Commodity Finance (TCF) is a sector coverage business within ING’s Wholesale Bank responsible for covering commodity trader clients. It is a global business with teams in Houston, New York, Geneva, Amsterdam, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, and sits within the Commodities, Food & Agri sector. Within TCF, the Global Merchants Group (GMG) manages relationships with large, global commodity traders. Our objective is to provide cutting‑edge financial solutions and advice to our clients across our markets by leveraging ING’s differentiators: sector expertise, global network, and sustainability leadership. This role reports to the Head of GMG, APAC and will be based in Singapore.

• Act as relationship manager for a portfolio of Singapore‑based GMG clients in the energy and metals space.
• Perform end‑to‑end client relationship management, including business development, credit analysis, and portfolio management/KYC.
• Grow the non‑lending, higher value‑added business with these clients by leveraging the bank’s capabilities across financial markets, corporate finance, structured finance, and sustainability solutions.
• Collaborate closely with regional GMG teams in Europe and the US.

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in the financial services sector, with a proven track record of managing client relationships and winning new business.
• Prior experience managing large Singapore‑based commodity traders is an advantage.
• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Origination‑focused, go‑getter mindset with the ability to take ownership and make things happen.
• Ability to work independently and build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Strong execution skills, including credit analysis and writing.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).