Middle Office Trainee

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 offers a unique experience that will provide you with valuable opportunities and insights. We value diversity and we are a community of some 250 professionals located in the heart of Helsinki. The atmosphere is international, and our official working language is English.  

NIB's outstanding lending portfolio is close to EUR 24 billion, and the total balance sheet amounts to some EUR 45 billion. The Bank has the highest possible credit rating, AAA/Aaa, from leading credit rating agencies. 

NIB’s Middle Office unit is seeking a TRAINEE for an internship to join its international team in Helsinki for the period September 2025 - June 2026.  

The Middle Office Unit is responsible for providing analysis, reporting and technical support for the Treasury & Finance Department. The unit’s specific tasks include valuation of financial instruments, reporting and analysing the PnL changes, market data, and Treasury’s IT systems. The main responsibilities of the Trainee are participation in the unit’s reporting activities and the development of reports, controlling market data quality, processing of transactions in Treasury’s IT systems.  

The Trainee may also participate in ongoing projects related to systems and process improvements.  

Qualifications  

The successful candidate should have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with ongoing Master’s studies 
• Competence in databases, programming, and/or reporting tools (e.g. SQL, Python, PowerBI)
• Basic knowledge of financial markets and instruments
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong command of English and good interpersonal skills 

Candidates with a knowledge of Nordic and Baltic languages are particularly encouraged to apply for this position.  

NIB promotes diversity in recruitment. The Bank offers an international environment and competitive remuneration package. 

• An opportunity to develop your professional skills further and gain insights into the global capital markets. The possibility to participate in developing Treasury’s Middle Office activities further. 
• An opportunity to further develop your professional skills. 
• A role in an ambitious and supportive team that values initiative, learning, sharing and the ability to proactively collaborate with colleagues across the Bank. 
• A dynamic workplace in the heart of Helsinki, a lively Nordic capital with a modern atmosphere, with a possibility to partly work remotely. 

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. 

Further information about the position can also be obtained from Simo Heliövaara, Director, Head of Treasury Middle Office, simo.heliovaara (at) nib.int  

To apply for the position and for more information about NIB, please visit https://www.nib.int/who_we_are/our_people/jobs. 

The deadline for submitting your application is 3 August 2025, 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. The Bank has zero tolerance for any type of discrimination, which includes discrimination based on gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origin, family status, religion, health, political activities, or any other comparable circumstance. 

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