Associate, Nordea Corporate Finance

Job ID: 3464

To accommodate a strong and growing pipeline of transactions we are now recruiting to our M&A & ECM advisory team in Helsinki. This is an opportunity for you to work with large and interesting transactions together with engaged colleagues within the leading Nordic Investment Bank.

At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That’s why we’re deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We’re creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.  

About our team

Nordea Investment Banking Corporate Finance & ECM is a leading financial advisor in the Nordic region. We offer advice to our clients in relation to public and private mergers & acquisitions (M&A) as well as initial public offerings and other equity-related transactions (ECM). Our solid deal experience and track-record coupled with the unmatched financial strength of the bank allows us to offer our clients a unique full-service proposition encompassing both advise and financing. Our pan-Nordic setup currently consists of approximately 100 employees across our offices in Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo.

As an Associate you will from day one become an integral part of the team and get the opportunity to work with some of the largest and most exciting deals in the Nordic region. The setup of our project teams allows for increased accountability, responsibility and visibility. Our organisational structure is uniquely flat, and our team culture supports people eager to learn and take on new challenges.

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in how we work and how we make decisions – and that we imagine you share with us.  

Main responsibilities in this role: 

• Perform analysis on financial and commercial information as well as prepare insightful recommendations
• Conduct financial modelling and company valuation to understand company specific characteristics and opportunities, as well as understanding its market, peers, competitors etc.
• Create high quality meeting material and present to clients in a professional way
• Ensure delivery of critical parts of some of the largest and most meaningful transactions in the Nordics
• Closely interact with other Nordea teams, external stakeholders and clients

The role is based in Helsinki.  

Who you are

This is the right role for you if you: 

• Are creative in coming up with relevant and novel ideas whilst being resourceful and diligent in your work 
• Thrive on working with clients and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Have high motivation and strong drive to perform 
• Contribute to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with both team members and clients 

Your background and skills include: 

• 2-5 years of experience within corporate finance, private equity, venture capital, management consulting or equivalent (we consider full-time and internship experience) 
• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Engineering or similar
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills 
• Fluent in Finnish and English, other Nordic languages are a plus

What we offer

People come here when they want to get somewhere. For some, it’s to take their career to the next level. For others, it’s to break new ground within their area of expertise – in other words, with us, you will always move forward.

A culture that fosters performance and growth in one of the largest Nordic banks, offering various opportunities to evolve, develop and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a vibrant working environment.

Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the freedom of flexibility.

Diversity and inclusion are a natural part of our daily work. We know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable one. We genuinely believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us stronger together. Every day we strive to find new ways to improve diversity and inclusion within our community e.g. we have signed the European Diversity Charters in the countries where we operate to show our commitment and engage with others to continue learning and improving.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 24/06/2026. Please note that we will proceed with interviewing potential candidates already during the application period, so we urge you to submit your application without delay. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Alex Safarov, alex.safarov@nordea.com. 

We enable dreams and aspirations for a greater good.

We build relationships. We add a personal touch to everything we do – when advising our customers, collaborating with colleagues, and meeting our potential candidates.

We learn and develop. We take pride in being experts and thinking ahead. We use our expertise to meet our customers’ needs, from the simplest to the most complex. We bring a growth mindset to our work that enables us to focus on a broader perspective in our daily challenges.

We lead change. We are responsible and aware of the impact of our decisions, both for our customers and for our local and global communities. Mindful of our responsibility towards current and future generations, we have made sustainability an integrated part of our business strategy.

We are Nordea. We have a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies and our values are deeply rooted in these open, progressive and collaborative societies. As one of the biggest employers in the Nordics, Poland and Estonia, you have excellent opportunities to evolve, develop and move forward with us.