We are looking for an (Junior) Investment Analyst for fixed term contract and an Investment Analyst for permanent contract

Finnfund is a Finnish development financier and professional impact investor. We build a sustainable world by investing in responsible and profitable businesses in developing countries. Each year we invest 200–250 million euros in 20-30 projects, emphasising renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture, financial institutions and digital infrastructure and solutions. Today Finnfund’s investments and commitments total about 1,070 billion euros, half of them in Africa. The company has about 90 employees.

Do you want to be a part of the growth and contribute to the future success?

We are now looking for two members to our investment operations team:

(Junior) Investment Analyst

for fixed term contract for 1.5 years

Investment Analyst

for permanent contract

What you will be doing

The main responsibilities in the positions are to assist the investment managers preparing new investments and managing a portfolio of investments. You will conduct financial analysis, prepare financial projections, analyze valuations and gather information on customers, industries, markets and operating environments for investment proposals and portfolio management purposes.

Who we are looking for

You have 1 to 2 years of professional experience in corporate or investment banking, private equity, financial consultancy, corporate accounting or corporate investment planning and you have a relevant bachelor’s or a master’s degree. International work experience, especially from developing countries is highly appreciated.

To be successful in the position we expect you to have:

• excellent written and verbal communication skills together with fluent social skills
• excellent IT skills (especially Excel)
• fluent written and spoken English, command of other languages a benefit
• persistent, analytic and comprehensive approach to challenges
• capability to work independently and be proactive and goal oriented
• good team working skills
• possibility and preparedness to travel to developing countries, sometimes at a short notice

What’s in it for you

We are based in Helsinki. Corporate responsibility is a core value for us also as an employer. We advance and monitor equality and encourage our employees to carry out continuous learning and professional improvement. Employees’ well-being, work-life balance and job satisfaction are important to us. Finnfund offers its employees health care services that go beyond what the law requires, and we support our people’s sports and cultural activities. Through this, Finnfund motivates its employees to take care of their well-being and health.

Get in touch

For more information, please contact Mr. Jari Matero, tel. +358 40 5232 815 on the 20th of August at 15-16 and on the 24th of August at 17-18 or MPS Consultant Pasi Roslund on the 18th of August at 10-11 and on the 27 th of August at 13-14, tel. +358 20 746 9588.

Did you get excited? We are looking forward to receiving your application by August 31st, 2021 at the latest. Please attach your CV and salary request with your application here. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

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