Trainee, Lending

NIB offers you the chance to do banking that makes a difference. We finance projects that make the Nordic-Baltic region sustainable and competitive. As a Trainee at NIB you will get to work with experts within multiple areas of sustainable financing. The challenges you will face working at NIB are unique and provide you with valuable experiences on an international level. We are a close network of some 250 people 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 optimally held for six months, with possibilities for extensions depending on the overall business need and workload. The Lending Department at NIB offers an excellent opportunity to gain a thorough understanding on how an international financial institution operates.

Your responsibilities includes:

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

We are looking for someone who:

• Has completed minimum 2 years studies in Accounting or Finance.
• Is good at using Microsoft office tools, primarily Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Has interest and skills in data analytics.
• Is fluent in English. Working knowledge of any Nordic/Baltic language would be an asset.
• Is open-minded, flexible and has 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 mid-November 2025.

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

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The deadline to apply is 5 October 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.