Talent,Learning, Leadership&DIBIntern
Are you passionate about people development, leadership,DIB and making a real impact in a global organization? Join ING’s Talent, Learning & Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) team as our next Learning & Leadership Intern and help shape the future of talent at one of the world’s leading financial institutions.
About the role
As aTalent, Learning & Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) Intern, you will play an active role in strengthening ING’s ambition to be an inclusive, learning‑centred and people‑focused organisation. You will contribute to strategic and operational initiatives aimed at attracting, developing and empowering talent across ING Netherlands.
We offer twotracks/focus areas:
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) Internship; You willmainlysupport the DIB strategy, community engagement, data insights, events, and the Unknown Talent Programme.
Learning & Leadership Internship; You willmainlysupport learning and leadership development initiatives, project coordination and strategic HR activities
Both tracks offer a unique opportunity to shape impactful programmes and gain hands‑on HR experience within a dynamic and international environment.
TheTeam
You will join the DutchCentre of Expertise (CoE) for Talent, Learning & DIB.
As a DIB Intern, you work closely with theHead of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.
As a Learning & Leadership Intern, you collaborate with theHead of Growth & Careersand/or the Head of Talent Management,and the wider Talent, Learning & DIB community.
You will be part of an innovative, informal and collaborative team that values curiosity, creativity and personal growth.
Roles andresponsibilities
Your work will be a mix of strategic support and hands-on coordination. Key responsibilities include:
Explore best practices in learning and leadership development.Analyzeinternal data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Data & Reporting: Help prepare impactful presentations and reports for senior leadership using data-driven insights.
Project Coordination: Support the planning and execution of learning programs, workshops, and leadership interventions.
Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with HR teams to ensure seamless delivery of initiatives. Bring your ideas to the table—we value fresh perspectives!
Event Support: Assist in organizing and facilitating training sessions, leadership events, and other learning experiences.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Track
Data & Reporting: Help with thepreparation of internal and external DIB reports and presentationsfor regulatory bodies,Senior Management,certifications, audits, and assessments.
Project Coordination: Support the planning and execution ofevidence based, behavioral science informed DIBinterventions
Inclusion in practice:support thedelivery ofING’sUnknown Talent program
Event Support:Assist inorganizing and facilitating sessions and events forING’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Learning &LeadershipTrack
Research &Insights
Explore trends in learning, development, talent managementorleadership.
Analyse internal data to identify needs and opportunities.
Data & Reporting
Prepare compelling data‑driven presentations and reports for senior leadership.
ProjectCoördination
Assist with the planning and delivery of learning programmes, workshops and leadership interventions.
TeamCollaboration
Work across HR teams to ensure smooth execution of initiatives.
Bring fresh ideas and creative perspectives to the table.
Event Support
Organise and facilitate leadership events, training sessions and learning experiences.
What You Will Learn
How a global financial institution operationalizes DIBand L&Tat a systemic level.
How regulatory and compliance frameworks shape corporate DIB and L&Tpractices in the Netherlands.
How to apply behavioural science to leadership and culture transformation.
How to communicate insights and influence stakeholders
How to manage complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, international environment.
How tosucceed
We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.
You’re currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or a related field
You have a strong interest in learning and leadership development.
You’re proactive, organized, and eager to learn
You have strong communication (English) and interpersonal skills
You’re comfortable working with data and digital tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
You’reaccurate and organized with an eye for detail
Youworkwellindependently and as part of a team.
You are available for a minimum of 6 months
Rewards and benefits
This is a great opportunity to train with highly skilled people who are experts in their field. You’ll do a lot and learn a lot – not only about your specialist area and the bank, but also about yourself and whether this type of environment is right for you.
You’ll also benefit from:
Internship allowance of 700 EUR based on 36 hours work week
Your own work laptop
Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation
Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
An informal working environment with innovative colleagues
During the duration of your internship at ING, it is mandatory to be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU-university for EU passport holders).
Want to apply directly?
Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
About our internships
Every year, more than 350 students join our internship program. While there are no guarantees about your future, many of our former interns move into a permanent role or onto our International Talent Programme (traineeship).
Whatever happens, an internship at ING is the ideal opportunity to meet a wide variety of people, to build up your own network, and to learn about many different aspects of banking – put simply, it’s a great start to your career.