Finnfund is a Finnish development financier and impact investor. We build a sustainable future and generate lasting impact by investing in businesses that solve global development challenges. We invest 200–250 million euros in 20–30 companies in developing countries each year. Our focus sectors include renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture, financial institutions, and digital infrastructure and solutions. Today Finnfund’s investments, commitments, and investment decisions total about 1.23 billion euros, half of them in Africa. The company has 97 employees based in Helsinki and Nairobi. For more information, please visit www.finnfund.fi

We are looking for a (Senior) Investment Analyst

to join our Investment analysis team for a full-time, permanent position in Helsinki. The seniority of the position will be adapted according to your experience.

The Investment analysis team plays a central role in Finnfund's investment process. The team is involved in all transactions, from the screening stage to exit or final repayment. Operating independently within Investment operations, the Investment analysis team provides financial expertise to the sector teams and decision-makers. The team consists of seven professionals.

What you will be doing

As a (Senior) Investment Analyst, you will collaborate with the project team to prepare new investment proposals and analyse selected portfolio companies. Your responsibilities will include conducting financial analysis, preparing financial projections, analysing valuations, and gathering information on customers, industries, markets, and operating environments for both investment proposals and portfolio management purposes.

Who we are looking for

You may be at the beginning of your career or a more experienced professional, but we expect you to have already a few years of relevant work experience in areas such as corporate or investment banking, private equity, financial consultancy, corporate accounting or corporate investment planning. You should also have a relevant university degree. International work experience, especially from developing countries, is highly appreciated.

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

• proficiency in evaluating financial statements and other investment metrics to assess both equity and debt transactions
• advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial modelling
• high integrity and the ability to provide unbiased, well-supported investment analysis to senior management
• persistent, analytic, and comprehensive approach to challenges
• excellent written and verbal communication skills together with fluent social skills
• fluent written and spoken English, command of other languages is a benefit
• capability to work independently and be proactive and goal-oriented
• possibility and preparedness to travel to developing countries, sometimes at a short notice.

What’s in it for you

We are based in Helsinki, the capital of Finland – world’s happiest country. Our modern office space in Ruoholahti was designed together with our staff members. Everyone has their own desk at the office, but as a hybrid workplace, many of us work from home 2-3 days a week.

Flexible working hours, extensive occupational health care services and recreational activities are some of the ways of how Finnfund promotes employee’s well-being, work-life balance, and job satisfaction. We advance and monitor equality and encourage our employees to carry out continuous learning and professional improvement.

Finnfund motivates its employees to take care of their well-being and health by supporting their sports and cultural activities. Finnfund’s employees can also choose between an employer-subsidized commuter benefit or bicycle benefit. Read more about working at Finnfund here.

Get in touch

For more information about the position, please contact Markus Pentikäinen, Head of Investment analysis, tel. +358 50 339 7726, preferably on 24 April between 1.00-2.30 pm or 29 April between 1.00-2.30 pm. During other times, Martti Kangas will respond to enquiries at +358 40 700 7754 or martti.kangas@hrsatama.fi

We look forward to receiving your application by 5 May 2025, at the latest. Please attach your CV and salary request with your application via link. If you have a disability and require assistance during the recruiting process, please get in touch with the contact person mentioned above. When needed, we can adjust the process according to your need for support.

We encourage applications from qualified individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.