Trainee, Lending

Helsinki

The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) offers you the chance to do banking that makes a difference. The projects we finance benefit the environment and improve productivity in the Nordic-Baltic region. As a Trainee at NIB, you will get to work with experts within multiple areas of sustainable financing. The challenges you will encounter at NIB are unique and will provide you with valuable experience in an international setting. We are a close network of some 270 professionals located in the heart of Helsinki. Our official internal language is English.

NIB is seeking a TRAINEE to join the Lending Department.

The position is ideally held for six months, with possibilities for extension depending on the overall workload.

The Lending Department at NIB offers an excellent opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of how an international financial institution operates.

Your responsibilities at NIB will include:

  • Assisting analysts with financial data gathering and management in various tools as well as conducting basic credit research;
  • Supporting the Lending Department with various tasks, such as preparing presentation material and assisting with the administration of weekly committee meetings;
  • Participating in other ongoing projects within the bank.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has completed a minimum of two years of studies in Accounting or Finance.
  • Is an advanced Bachelor's or early Master's degree student and able to work regularly from NIB's Helsinki office throughout the traineeship period.
  • Is proficient in Microsoft Office tools, primarily Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Has an interest and skills in data analytics.
  • Is fluent in English. Working knowledge of any Scandinavian language would be an asset.
  • Is open-minded, flexible and has good interpersonal and organisational skills and a genuine interest in learning.
  • Has an aptitude for figures and strong attention to detail.

Additional information

The work is conducted on an hourly basis with flexible working hours. The workload may be higher during certain periods but is designed to be compatible with studies. The intended start is 1 October 2026.

For more information about the Trainee position, please contact Freeha Hussain at freeha.hussain@nib.int.

The deadline to apply is 23 August 2026. 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.

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