Director, Corporate Sector Coverage - Healthcare

Director, Corporate Sector Coverage – Healthcare

About the position: We are seeking a senior Pharma & Healthcare banker with strong large‑cap corporate relationships who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working as part of an established, successful team. The individual will be a self‑starter who collaborates closely with team members across the TMT & Healthcare platform and the wider organization. The role requires an experienced, entrepreneurial banker who can manage and grow an active portfolio with limited supervision, supported by junior sector bankers and broad product coverage.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will define client strategy and develop and manage relationships with corporate clients and selected sponsors across the Pharma & Healthcare sector. The role will include leading origination efforts, supporting deal structuring and credit analysis, guiding deal teams, managing internal approvals and legal documentation, and coordinating with product teams to deliver integrated solutions. The individual will focus on originating new business with large multinational Pharma & Healthcare corporates, build and maintain close client relationships, coordinate presentations and pitches that lead to new mandates, and support achievement of sector income, fee, cross‑buy, ESG, and return targets. The responsibilities also involve providing direction and leadership to deal teams, ensuring efficient resource allocation, overseeing client marketing and transaction origination, monitoring industry developments, continuously deepening industry knowledge, and providing ongoing coaching and mentorship to team members while fostering a strong performance culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Graduate or post‑graduate degree holder in Business/Finance/Economics or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 15years of wholesale / investment banking experience (or other relevant field).
• Thought leader in the Pharma & Healthcare sector(s) with deep, established corporate client relationships in the Americas.
• Strong understanding of wholesale banking products, including Lending, International Cash Management, Working Capital Solutions, Trade Finance, Debt Capital Markets & Financial Markets.
• Experience structuring and executing Pharma & Healthcare transactions in corporate/wholesale banking.
• Sound knowledge of credit, financial models and loan documentation, and training/developing junior talent.
• Entrepreneurial, strong analytical, presentation, leadership and communication skills; effective team player with high self‑motivation.
• Series SIE, 79/63 required or to be obtained shortly after start.

Salary Range: $250,000–$300,000 (base salary only). The role is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus program.

Benefits include comprehensive health benefits, a generous 401(k) savings plan, competitive PTO, and additional support such as adoption, surrogacy, fertility services, student debt assistance, and commuting and fitness subsidies.

ING is a committed equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under law.