Are you a passionate graduate or an experienced professional having a strong interest in M&A and other capital raisings? Do you want to have a meaningful job where you have chance to see and contribute to the energy sector transition and work on exciting transactions raising equity and debt financing to build renewables projects? Do you enjoy working in an international and fast-paced environment?

If you answered yes, we would be happy to hear more about you!

The Opportunity

You are an important part of our energetic and growing Corporate Finance team, working together with the likes of Kinga, Jasmin, Maximilian and Ida, among others. As part of your role, you will be working primarily on energy and infrastructure transactions, specifically renewables in Finland and across the Nordics as a part of our Nordic sector team. Our local team is international, and we co-operate daily with our Nordic and European colleagues, so the work environment is truly international and versatile.

EY Corporate Finance is one of the most active advisors globally in energy and renewables transactions. In recently published 2023 rankings, EY was ranked #1 in Global, EMEA and APAC Financial Advisors within the sector, and our Nordic teams have been shortlisted as M&A Financial Advisor of the Year several years in a row. Most recently we have been shortlisted in both “Best Financial Advisor” categories at the Inspiratia’s Europe Energy Transition Awards 2024 – the categories “Renewables” and “New Technologies”.

Your key responsibilities

As an Associate/Analyst, you will be an essential part of each project execution team and will conduct several key corporate finance tasks. You get to be part of the day-to-day execution of buy- and sell-side M&A, debt and project financing as well as strategy projects by assisting the team in valuation and financial analysis. Additionally, you get to prepare marketing materials including financial models, management presentations, information memorandums and client meeting materials. You will get to participate to client meetings together with other senior team members and support the team in providing objective and responsive advice to our clients across industries and geographies.

As part of our team, you will have the responsibility of developing the Corporate Finance business within this exciting and transformative sector. Through both formal and informal on-the-job training combined with professional and personal courses and coaching, we will help you develop the necessary skills to become an effective corporate finance professional.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, we expect you to have:

• Suitable academic degree (e.g. M.Sc. in Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering or similar)
  

• Professional working language proficiency in English and Finnish
  

• Passion for working in corporate finance and energy & renewables
  

• Strong numerical and financial skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements
  

• Solid skills in Excel and Power Point
  

• A strong personal drive and proactivity combined with great people skills and team orientation
  

• An eye for the detail and curiosity to learn more
  

Ideally, you will also have

Up to two years of relevant work experience in financial advisory (e.g., investment banking, private equity, infra fund, strategy consultancy, leveraged finance or corporate M&A / business development role). Prior sector knowledge/ experience in energy & renewables is considered an advantage, but not a must.

We are looking for

More than anything, we are looking for people with a great attitude and commitment to the success of our team. You should have an entrepreneurial mindset with great social skills and feel comfortable in a fast-phased work environment. A perfect candidate would be able to not only juggle the various requirements of the role, but also informally chat with colleagues as well as participate and contribute to our many social arrangements outside the office. We believe in teamwork and hope that you do so as well.

We offer

As a Corporate Finance professional, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. You will join a dynamic team of experienced and talented colleagues, and you become part of an ambitious team where quality, development and sustainable solutions are in focus. In addition, you will be working together with talented Nordic and European Energy & Renewables sector colleagues, which gives you a broad network and a lot of international possibilities. Working as a sector focused professional, you will get the possibility to build you career around your own sector aspirations.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

We would be happy to hear from you so please apply via our career website by Sunday, 1.9.2024. Applying is easy: you can fill in your contact information and attach your CV (we also accept CV`s in a PDF form or picture of your Linked In profile). We will go through applications already during the application period and will move forward with suitable candidates as soon as possible.

Recruitment process

1. Initial assessment based on applications
2. First meeting: You will meet Maximilian and Ida from the team. The goal is to get to know you, your previous experience, and expectations better. You will also get to hear more about EY, team, and the role.
3. Assessments and case study
4. Second meeting: You will meet our team leaders Kinga and Jasmin. You will hear more about us and can make sure that this would be a wonderful opportunity for you.

More information about the role and team:
Jasmin Dahlberg, +358 50 360 8733 or jasmin.dahlberg@fi.
Maximilian Peise, +358 50 4792483 or maximilian.peise@fi.
Ida Lindström, +358 50 473 3529 or ida.lindstrom1@fi.

Our workspace is designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring an inclusive environment for all of us. If you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process or the employment, please contact our local recruitment team at rekrytointi@fi.

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