Associate or Associate Director to Investment Banking, Debt Solutions & Loans

Job ID: 27307 

Would you like to join the leading debt house covering both investment grade and non-investment grade companies in the corporate and real estate space? We are now looking for an Associate or Associate Director to strengthen our team and become and have an integral part of role in ongoing transactions.

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 this opportunity

Welcome to the Debt Solutions & Loans team. We are the leading corporate debt franchise in the Nordic region, housing both advisory and execution functions. We add value to our clients by providing best-in-class service throughout the entire credit value chain. The Debt Solutions & Loans team is an integral part in complex and event driven transactions such as acquisition financing, IPO financing, and investment financing for our largest corporate and real estate clients. Another area where we spend significant time advising clients is on how to integrate ESG into their financing.

You will play a key role in sourcing, structuring, and executing debt transactions in Finland. In addition, you will advise companies on capital structure, credit rating and financing alternatives on a day-to-day basis. We have the possibility to foster different backgrounds and levels of experience, which will determine the role and the extent of its content.

What you will be doing:

• Analyse and advise external clients on capital structures, debt capacity, and credit ratings
• Independently facilitate client meetings and lead the execution of transactions, including terms negotiation.
• Prepare presentations for pitches and client presentations including in-depth market and pricing analysis
• Conduct financial modeling of various transactions
• Monitor the market regarding recent events and market trends

You will join a team where our contribution is recognised and highly valued by our corporate clients. For this reason, we look for individuals who are, curious, eager to learn and used to take ownership of tasks to meet deadlines and strive to deliver good results. The role is based in Vallila, Helsinki.
 

Who you are
 

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being our best – and that we imagine you share with us.  

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Are goal oriented, able to simultaneously manage multiple tasks, focus on details and have a strong motivation to perform
• Have excellent numerical and analytical skills, which you can use in both financial modelling and negotiating initiatives
• We value a proactive and commercial mindset, which you can showcase in your daily work with clients and colleagues
• Work independently and with different challenging engagements while still maintaining a high degree of quality is an important success factor
• Have a desire to continuously develop and take advantage of the learning environment Nordea fosters and you actively seek these possibilities
• Have a genuine interest in the financial markets

Your experience and background: 

• 4 to 8 years of relevant work experience, preferably within Investment Banking, Private Equity, Management Consulting, or equivalent disciplines
• Academic background with a Master's degree from a relevant area
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in both English and Finnish
• Strong knowledge of basic tools such as Excel and PowerPoint

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 01/12/2024. For more information, you’re welcome to contact the hiring leader Veli-Petteri Ketola during , mobile phone: +358 44 040 4425, email: veli-petteri.ketola@nordea.com during 22.11 and 29.11 between 10-12.
 

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.
 
Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.