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. Working at NIB is a unique journey and will provide you with valuable experiences. We value diversity and are a community of some 270 professionals located in the heart of Helsinki. The atmosphere is international, and our official working language is English.
NIB's outstanding financing portfolio is close to EUR 24 billion, and the total balance sheet amounts to some EUR 44 billion. The Bank has the highest possible credit rating, AAA/Aaa, from leading credit rating agencies.
We are now looking for an Associate Banker / Banker to join our Industry & Real Estate team. The team currently consists of six bankers working on transactions supporting investments in clean technologies, production capacity enhancements, efficient use of raw materials, as well as green buildings.
As an Associate Banker / Banker, you will work closely with experienced Senior Bankers across the full transaction lifecycle, from origination to execution and portfolio management. Depending on your experience, you will gradually take increasing responsibility for client relationships and a portfolio of your own.
Your role and key responsibilities
In this role, you will gain broad exposure to corporate lending transactions within industry and real estate, working in multidisciplinary transaction teams. Your main tasks will include:
- Assessing and analysing potential financing opportunities and leads, including market research, financial analysis, and initial client and project screening
- Supporting transaction origination, including preparation of indicative pricing, internal assessments and term sheets
- Participating in the execution of loan transactions, including due diligence coordination, credit proposal preparation, and internal approval processes
- Assisting in transaction team management and coordination with internal stakeholders (legal, credit risk, sustainability, compliance and treasury)
- Acting as back-up for the primary banker in transaction execution and client relationship management, ensuring continuity and high-quality client interaction
- Supporting portfolio and client relationship management
- Working with proficiency in Lending core applications
- Contribute to lending business development, including system and product development projects
Depending on seniority, the role may also include increasing responsibility for origination activities and independent client coverage.
Your profile
Education
- Master’s degree (or final-year student) in finance, economics, business, engineering, law, or another relevant field
Experience
- Associate Banker: typically 1–2 years of relevant experience from banking, corporate finance, consulting, private equity, real estate finance, or similar
- Banker: typically 3–7 years of relevant experience with demonstrated exposure to lending transactions and client interaction
Skills and competencies
- Analytical and solutions-oriented
- High attention to detail combined with the ability to manage several tasks in parallel and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex topics clearly and concisely
- Ability to work effectively in teams and build constructive relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
- Proactive, curious and solution-oriented mindset, with willingness to take ownership of tasks and grow professionally
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; fluency in a Nordic or Baltic language is considered a strong advantage
Personal qualities
- Strong team player with a collaborative and professional approach
- High level of integrity and sound judgement
- Genuine interest in NIB’s mandate and in long-term, sustainable financing
What we offer
- A front-row seat in complex and impactful corporate lending transactions across the Nordic–Baltic region
- An opportunity to work in a small, highly professional team and in close collaboration with colleagues across the Bank
- A novel perspective on the financial industry through NIB’s role as an international financial institution
- Interesting and demanding tasks, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
- An international working environment with a competitive remuneration package
- A flexible way of working combining office life and remote work
- Support for relocation and integration into life in Helsinki, if applicable
Additional information
The position is located at NIB’s headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. We warmly welcome expatriate employees and their families by supporting their relocation and integration to a lively Nordic capital with a modern atmosphere.
For more information about the position, please contact Tony Mäkynen, Director, Head of Industry & Real Estate (tony.makynen@nib.int).
To apply for the position and for more information about NIB, please visit Careers - Nordic Investment Bank.
The deadline for submitting your application is 3 May 2026.
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. All applications will be handled in confidence.