Trainee, Lending

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 is seeking a TRAINEE to join the Lending Department.

The position is optimally held for six months, with the possibility for extension.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting analysts with corporate financial data spreading and forecasting, and production of credit risk ratings.
• Acquisition and modelling of climate impact data.
• Providing general support to the Lending department, including administering meeting minutes, preparing presentation material.
• Performing research and analytical tasks to support activities such as, product development, business intelligence, and digital transformation.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has completed a minimum of 2 years studies in Accounting or Finance.
• Is good at using Microsoft office tools, primarily Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Has competence in data and analytics. Experience in SQL, Python and Power BI development are considered an advantage.
• Is fluent in English which is a prerequisite. Working knowledge of any Nordic/Baltic language would be an asset.
• Has personal qualities like open-mindedness, flexibility, good interpersonal and organisational skills and a genuine interest in learning.
• Has aptitude for figures and attention to details.

The work is conducted on hourly basis with flexible time schedules. The workload for the position will be higher in periods yet combinable with studies. The intended start is 17 February 2025.

For more information about the role contact Tuomas Kivelä (tuomas.kivela@nib.int) and for other general employment related questions contact Freeha Hussain at freeha.hussain@nib.int.

The deadline to apply is 8 January 2025. Please note that the screening of candidates and interviews will start during the application period, and we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. To apply, please fill in the application form on NIB’s website, www.nib.int (Jobs). Please attach a copy of the latest available exam grades with your application.

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.