Associate Banker
Helsinki
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.ย
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 forย anย Associate Bankerย to join ourย Project & Structured Financeย team.ย The team currently consists of seven bankers working on complex transactionsย primarily inย the NordicโBaltic region.ย As an Associate Banker, you will support the primary bankerย teamย throughout the transaction lifecycle and gradually take increasing responsibility for your own portfolio.ย
Our aim is for the successful candidate to start in early May, while remaining flexible for the right candidate.
Your role and key responsibilitiesย
In this role, you will work closely with experienced senior bankers and gain broad exposure to project and structured finance transactionsย within, infrastructure, renewables, etc.
Your main tasks will include:ย
ย Your profileย
Education:ย Masterโs degree (or final-year student) in finance,ย law,ย business, industrial engineering, orย a relatedย field.ย Experience:
ย 1โ3 years of relevant experience from banking, corporate finance, project finance, consulting, private equity,ย law, engineeringย or similar.ย Skills & competencies:
ย Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including comfort with financial modelling and cash flow analysis.
ย Ability to quickly understand new business models,ย sectorsย and project structures.
ย Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex topics clearlyย and concisely.
ย High attention to detail combined with the ability to meet deadlines and manage several tasks in parallel.
ย Comfortable working under guidance from senior colleagues, yet proactive,ย curiousย and willing to take ownership of tasks.
ย Ability to work effectively across business units, building networks.
ย High degree of proactivity, resourcefulness and initiative that showsย abilityย to prioritize requirements, work with minimum supervision, and produce high quality work under pressure.
ย Fluency in English (written and spoken) isย requiredย andย fluency in a Nordic language is consideredย as a strong advantage.ย Personal qualities:
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Strong teamย player with a collaborative mindset and a positive attitude.
ย High levelย of integrity and professionalism.
ย Genuine interest in NIBโs mandate and in sustainable, long-term financing.ย
ย What we offerย
A front-row seat in complex, high-impactย projectย and structured finance transactions.ย The opportunity to learn from experienced bankers in a small team, andย to work in diversified teams of experts.ย A novel perspective on the financial industry based on NIBโs position as an IFIย owned by the Nordic/Baltic countries.ย A chanceย to build networks with various stakeholdersย across the NordicโBaltic region.ย Complex and demanding tasks.ย Aย competitiveย remunerationย packageย andย opportunities for professional growth.ยThe position isย locatedย at NIBโs headquarters inย Helsinki,ย Finland and we offer a flexible way of working combining office life and remote work.ย ย ย
We warmly welcome expatriate employees and their families by supporting their relocation and integration to a lively Nordic capital with a modern atmosphere.ย
Additionalย informationย ย
For more information about this position, please contact Patrik Marckert, Director, Head of Project & Structured Finance (email: patrik.marckert@nib.int).ย
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To apply for the position and for more information about NIB, please visitย Careers - Nordic Investment Bankย
The deadline forย submittingย your application is 6 February 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.
NIB is a professional expert organisation, and encourages employees to continuously develop their professional competencies while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.
Contact person
Patrik Marckert
Director, Head of Project & Structured Finance
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