Information Technology Trainee

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. The challenges you will face working at NIB are unique and will provide you with valuable experiences. We value diversity and we are a close network of some 250 professionals located in the heart of Helsinki.

NIB is seeking a TRAINEE to join the IT unit in Helsinki on a fixed-term contract.

The position is a part-time for six months, optimally starting from 1st September 2025.

The work is conducted on hourly basis with flexible time schedules. The workload for the position will be higher in periods yet combinable with studies.

The IT unit is responsible for maintaining and developing NIB’s IT infrastructure, applications, and data systems to ensure the Bank’s operations run smoothly and securely. The team also works on digital transformation projects and collaborates with other departments to implement innovative IT solutions aligned with NIB’s strategic goals.

As part of NIB’s commitment to enhancing its IT capabilities, you will support various IT practices, including system releases, application management, but also you will be supporting our direct clients, the internal users of our services. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in IT operations in an international environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting our lending core system users.
• Participate in the operational development of the lending core system, including collaboration with the stakeholders and the vendors.
• Support the implementation and design of automation workflows.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of applications and systems.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of system specific documentation.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in IT and technology’s role in the financial sector.
• A team player who can also work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Basic IT skills – familiarity with databases, and traditional IT infrastructure.
• Understanding of Microsoft Servers and Powershell scripting
• Strong command of English and one of the Nordic languages.
• The successful candidate should have completed minimum 2 years of Bachelor studies

The successful candidate should have completed a minimum of 2 years of Bachelor studies, preferably in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field.

Your natural and proven (e.g. GitHub-projects) interest towards technology is considered as an advantage. We value open-mindedness, a proactive and collaborative attitude, and curiosity to learn new things.

We offer you

• An opportunity to develop your professional skills further and gain insights into the financial sector.
• The possibility to learn the basics how IT operations are run within a financial institution.
• A novel perspective on the financial industry based on NIB’s position as an International Financial Institution owned by the Nordic and Baltic countries.

For more information about the Trainee position, you can reach out to Janne Lind at [email protected]. Deadline to apply is 30 May 2025. Please note that the screening of candidates and interviews will start during the application period, and we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. To apply, please fill in the application form on NIB’s website, www.nib.int (Jobs). Please attach a copy of the latest available exam grades with your application.

The vision of NIB is a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region. Our employees are our strongest asset in realizing this vision. Our core values are competence, commitment and cooperation. In recruitment, NIB puts the main emphasis on personal and professional qualifications and experience. NIB is a professional expert organisation, and encourages employees to continuously develop their professional competencies while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance