Leveraged Finance Internship - Nordea Investment Banking (Oslo)

Job ID: 4198

The Leveraged Finance team advises private equity clients across the Nordics on a wide range of financing situations, including leveraged buyouts, dividend recapitalisations and refinancings. Working at the intersection of M&A and debt capital markets, we structure and execute tailored financing solutions across bank debt, distributed loans and high yield bonds. With more than 40 professionals across the Nordic region, we offer interns early exposure to complex, sponsor-driven transactions and a steep learning curve in a core investment banking product.

About this opportunity

Following an introductory training period that will equip you with the toolbox needed for you to contribute, you will get exposure to live transactions and the opportunity to be involved in solving complex financial situations. Our interns are treated as junior members of the team and will take part in live transactions, pitches and portfolio monitoring. Responsibilities typically include financial analysis and modelling, transaction support, preparation of internal credit materials and external client presentations, and ad hoc analysis to support senior deal teams. The role is demanding, fast-paced and offers significant responsibility and a steep learning curve for the right candidate.

Working in Leveraged Finance provides early hands-on exposure to the debt side of transactions, offering a deep understanding of how acquisitions, refinancings and capital structures are evaluated and executed. This perspective gives candidates a strong foundation in deal mechanics, risk considerations and credit decision‑making that is highly transferable across a wide range of finance roles.

The internship is particularly well suited for students taking a gap year between Bachelor’s and Master’s studies, although other strong candidates will also be considered.

We are hiring for two separate internship periods, fall 2026 (mid-August to mid-December, ca 20 weeks) and spring 2027 (mid-January to end of June, ca 25 weeks). Exact dates to be agreed with the relevant candidate, the internship is full-time and based in Oslo.

Who you are

You are a high-performing student with strong analytical skills, a genuine interest in finance and a willingness to take responsibility. You are comfortable working with numbers, pay close attention to detail and take pride in producing high-quality output under time pressure. A combination of social attributes, strong communication skills and a clear ambition to learn quickly and take on responsibility in a demanding environment are considered vital.

Our values are Collaboration, Ownership, Passion and Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us. We are team players and our team culture supports people who are eager to learn and willing to take on new challenges. We offer a steep learning curve and prioritise continuous feedback to support your professional and personal development. 

Desired skills, experience and education:

• Completed at least 3 years of university studies within a relevant subject (finance, business, engineering or similar) by the start of the internship
• Positive mindset and strong desire to contribute and develop your skillset
• Meticulous and passionate about creating high quality deliverables
• Solid understanding of financial statements and basic corporate finance
• Strong Excel skills; exposure to financial modelling is an advantage
• High proficiency in English (written and spoken)

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

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so submit your application today (including cover letter, CV and grade transcripts), or no later than  05/05/2026.

For more information about the positions, please contact Simen Veggum (simen.veggum@nordea.com) or Kay Arne Bruland (kay.arne.bruland@nordea.com).

The recruitment process consists of the following steps:

• Preliminary CV selection
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to 2-3 rounds of interview, including case interview
• Background 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.