The NORDIC INVESTMENT BANK (NIB) offers you the chance to do banking that makes a difference. The projects that we finance benefit the environment and improve productivity in the Nordic-Baltic region. We are an international financial institution owned by the eight Nordic and Baltic countries, and we offer you the possibility to work with experts from around the world. Working at NIB offers a unique experience that will provide you with valuable opportunities and insights. We value diversity and we are a community of some 250 professionals located in the heart of Helsinki. The atmosphere is international, and our official working language is English. 

NIB's outstanding lending portfolio is close to EUR 24 billion, and the total balance sheet amounts to some EUR 45 billion. The Bank has the highest possible credit rating, AAA/Aaa, from leading credit rating agencies.

NIB’s Communications unit is seeking a COMMUNICATIONS TRAINEE to join its international team in Helsinki for the period September 2025 - February 2026.

Your responsibilities would be to participate in a variety of communications tasks. These include assisting the communications unit in producing content for NIB’s media and public relations, as well as for internal purposes. You would also assist the team in event organising, and contribute to NIB’s media monitoring, publishing routines and administrative tasks. NIB's communications unit promotes overall knowledge and awareness of NIB among different stakeholders. The Trainee would also participate in the preparation of the Annual Report 2025.

We offer you an excellent opportunity to:

be part of a dedicated communications team;
do hands-on communications work using different tools and methods;
materialize your own ideas to support the unit’s work;
learn how an international financial institution operates;
interact closely with international stakeholders and colleagues;
contribute to a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region;
experience vibrant Helsinki lifestyle.

Former communications trainee Anita Algus had this to say:

"NIB is an ideal place for the curious mind. My time in the Communications Unit of the Bank offered a fascinating look into the industries that drive prosperity across the Nordic-Baltic region.

As a trainee, you’ll have access to world-class mentors, which in my books is something that helps a young professional the most.

What’s more, your traineeship is yours to shape; your team will actively support you in exploring the various functions within the unit.

I particularly valued NIB's international working environment. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with different cultures and elevate my professional language skills. NIB also provides excellent support for expats moving to Finland, which made my own relocation across the Gulf of Finland seamless.

The lessons learned and experiences gained at an international financial institution like NIB will undoubtedly be instrumental in shaping my own future career."

The ideal candidate should:

be a student majoring in communications, journalism or another relevant field;
be fluent in English and have excellent writing skills; a fluent command of one or several languages of the Nordic and Baltic countries is considered a strong asset;
be open-minded, flexible, have good interpersonal and organisational skills as well as a genuine interest in learning;
be able to work independently;
have some work experience in communication or journalism, and a knowledge of editorial processes would be an asset;
have a creative mindset on how to use the social media.

Candidates with a knowledge of Nordic and Baltic languages are particularly encouraged to apply for this position.

NIB promotes diversity in recruitment. The Bank offers an international environment and competitive remuneration package. NIB helps international candidates with relocating and assists in finding suitable accommodation for the duration of the traineeship.

An opportunity to work for a unique International Financial Institution with a vision to support a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region (NB8).
An opportunity to further develop your professional skills.
A role in an ambitious and supportive team that values initiative, learning, sharing and the ability to proactively collaborate with colleagues across the Bank.
A dynamic workplace in the heart of Helsinki, a lively Nordic capital with a modern atmosphere, with a possibility to partly work remotely.

Additional information

The position is located at the NIB headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. NIB applies a hybrid work model, combining office life and remote work.

Further information about the position can also be obtained from Jukka Ahonen, Senior Director, Head of Communications (+358 10 618 0295) on 5 June 2025 between 14:00 - 16:00 EEST or jukka.ahonen@nib.int

To apply for the position and for more information about NIB, please visit https://www.nib.int/who_we_are/our_people/jobs.

The deadline for submitting your application is 8 June 2025, applications will however be processed successively when received.

The vision of NIB is a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region. Our employees are our strongest asset in realising this vision. Our core values are competence, commitment, and cooperation.

In recruitment, NIB puts the main emphasis on personal and professional qualifications and experience. The Bank has zero tolerance for any type of discrimination, which includes discrimination based on gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origin, family status, religion, health, political activities, or any other comparable circumstance.

NIB is a professional expert organisation and encourages and supports its employees to continuously develop their professional competencies while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.

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