Associate Communications Officer

The NORDIC INVESTMENT BANK (NIB) offers you the chance to do banking that makes a difference. The projects that we finance benefit the environment and improve productivity in the Nordic-Baltic region. We are an international financial institution owned by the eight Nordic and Baltic countries, and we offer you the possibility to work with experts from around the world. The challenges you will face working at NIB are unique and will provide you with valuable experiences. We value diversity and we are a close network of some 250 professionals located in the heart of Helsinki.

NIB’s Communications unit is seeking an ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER to join its international team in Helsinki.

In this role, you will contribute to both internal and external communications. Your diverse responsibilities will include producing press releases, stories, videos or social media content for NIB’s communication channels, managing media monitoring services, as well as supporting the team with website and intranet administration, event organising and annual reporting.

Our unit consists of dedicated professionals that thrive in a teamwork-based environment. In this role, we expect you to become an integral part of the team, dividing your time between internal and external communications on a 50/50 basis.

We offer you an excellent opportunity to:

• do hands-on communications work using various tools and methods;
• shape the best sustainable finance communications practices;
• materialise your own ideas to support NIB’s brand;
• learn how an international financial institution operates;
• interact closely with international stakeholders and colleagues;
• contribute to a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region;
• experience vibrant Helsinki lifestyle.

The ideal candidate should:

• have a university degree in communication, journalism or another relevant field;
• have work experience in communication, journalism or another relevant field;
• have a passion for sustainable finance;
• have a genuine interest in internal communications;
• be fluent in English and have excellent writing skills;
• be open-minded, flexible, and interested in learning;
• be able to work both in a team and independently;
• be able to manage and complete a project from start to finish.

The role is ideal for a young professional who has recently graduated and has gathered some relevant work experience. Candidates with a knowledge of Nordic and Baltic countries and languages are particularly encouraged to apply for this position.

NIB promotes diversity in recruitment.

The Bank offers an international environment and competitive remuneration package. NIB helps international candidates with relocating and assists in finding suitable accommodation in Helsinki.

Additional information

The position is located at the NIB headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. NIB applies a hybrid work model, combining office life and remote work.

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and Recruitment Consultant Sofia Axelsson is pleased to answer any questions that may arise on sofia.axelsson@academicwork.com

Further information about the position can also be obtained from Jukka Ahonen, Senior Director, Head of Communications (+358 10 618 0295) on 4 October 2024 between 14:00 – 16:00 EEST or jukka.ahonen@nib.int

Applications, together with a CV, should be submitted in English to Academic Work no later than 8 October 2024 by following the link: Associate Communications Officer to Nordic Investment Bank | Academic Work

Applications will however be processed successively when received.

The vision of NIB is a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region. Our employees are our strongest asset in realising this vision. Our core values are competence, commitment and cooperation.

In recruitment, NIB puts the main emphasis on personal and professional qualifications and experience.

NIB is a professional expert organisation, and encourages employees to continuously develop their professional competencies while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.