This role sits at the intersection of strategy and M&A, working closely with senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute new growth opportunities — both organic and inorganic. Ideal candidates bring experience from investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, or corporate strategy, and are ready to own deal workstreams and strategic analyses from thesis through execution.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Roles and responsibilities
- Research and analyze market trends, industry landscapes, competitors, and transaction comparables to inform strategic decision-making and identify new opportunities aligned with business unit and company goals.
- Lead market scans and target identification, building company profiles and prioritization frameworks for potential acquisitions or partnerships.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and build valuation models (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions) for M&A, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
- Support all phases of deal execution, including sourcing, screening, due diligence coordination, and investment committee materials.
- Prepare detailed business cases, presentations, and valuation models for senior leadership and the Board.
- Maintain and manage the M&A and investment opportunity pipeline, transaction database, and market intelligence dashboards.
- Assist with annual strategic planning, performance reviews of key investments, and post-close integration planning to ensure strategic objectives are met.
- Track key performance metrics for acquired companies and support smooth transitions post-acquisition.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams — finance, strategy, legal, and business units — during due diligence and integration.
- Lead or contribute to strategy projects and investigations on key themes of the company and its businesses.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
You have:
- 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, management consulting, or corporate strategy.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to connect market insight to business impact.
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills; comfort building and auditing complex models.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
- A high degree of integrity, attention to detail and execution discipline.
- Highly motivated self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity and teamwork orientation.
- Willingness to delve into technology topics, telecom experience is a plus.
- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Industrial Engineering and Management, or a related field.
ABOUT US
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Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Some of our benefits in Finland:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
- Edenred benefit voucher - 400€ per year
- Annual bonus - based on individual and company performance
- Health and well-being support - occupational health services, well-being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site
- Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Share in Success – voluntary employee share purchase plan
- Employee Referral program – reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia
- Career growth & learning - technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms
- Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade
