Assistant Analyst in Investment Banking & Equities - Debt Solutions & Loans

Job ID: 30422

Are you interested in taking the first steps towards a career in investment banking? We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Analyst (part-time) to join the Debt Solutions & Loans team in Copenhagen, Denmark - a market leading debt structuring and origination team. 

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 sustainable 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.  

The position we offer 

Welcome to the Debt Solutions & Loans team. The team consist of six professionals in Denmark (approx. 30 in the Nordics), responsible for arranging, structuring and executing a variety of debt transactions for some of the largest listed and private companies in Denmark, including corporate acquisition financing (M&A), bond issuance, rating- and capital structure advisory as well as other structured debt transactions. In addition, we spend significant time advising clients on how to integrate sustainability into financing and our team also hosts a centre of excellence within Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Financing to support the green transition. 

As the Assistant Analyst in the Debt Solutions & Loans team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most competent and experienced investment banking professionals in the Nordics. As a part of our team, you will be exposed to the most interesting and high-profile debt transactions in the region whilst having fun at the same time. High-performing Assistant Analysts may be offered full-time Analyst position upon graduation.

Supported by senior colleagues, the position will provide experience across a broad range of tasks, including: 

• Company and market analysis 
• Preparation of presentation material in MS PowerPoint
• Financial & credit rating analysis and modelling in MS Excel
• Supporting our sustainability advisory to customers with research, analysis and strategic input
• Variety of ad-hoc analysis in order to both source and execute new business opportunities

You’ll 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 at our headquarter (Metro) in Copenhagen. 

The position is 20 hours a week with flexibility during exam and holiday periods.

Who you are

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

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Have a positive mindset and an enthusiastic approach to work
• Enjoy personal responsibility as well as being part of a team
• Have an analytical mindset
• Eager to learn and a team player

The qualifications and skills that you need to possess:

• Goal oriented with a strong drive, allowing you to work independently and on multiple challenging and fun assignments, whilst still maintaining a high degree of quality-consciousness
• A strong interest in Finance and are eager to deepen your knowledge in a fast-paced environment with a steep learning curve
• We expect you to be amongst the top ranked students, but we also focus on the off campus experience you have gained
• An experienced user of MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Ideally, you have approximately two years left until you graduate with a master’s diploma
• Ability to work in Danish and in English

Starting date to be agreed.

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 we have caught your interest by now, don’t hesitate to apply! We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Next steps

Please submit your application online, including cover letter, CV and grades no later than 03/09/2025.For more information, you’re welcome to contact Henrik Immelborn, henrik.immelborn@nordea.com, +45 6155 0616 or Julie Rieland Hansen by Tel: +45 42323411 E-mail: julie.rieland.hansen@nordea.com

The recruitment process consists of the following steps:

• Preliminary CV selection
• Interview with the hiring leader
• Case-study with DSL team  
• Reference check

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.

If you are an external consultant interested in this role and wish to apply please contact the hiring people leader for separate instruction on how to apply.