Senior Business Analyst

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 journey working at NIB is a unique one and will provide you with valuable experiences. 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.

The outstanding lending portfolio amounts to some EUR 24 billion. The liquidity buffer portfolio amounts to EUR 17 billion, and the total balance sheet is EUR 42 billion. The Bank has the highest possible credit rating, AAA/Aaa, from leading rating agencies. NIB has its headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and the working language of the Bank is English.

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our Middle Office Unit in the Treasury & Finance Department on a four-year fixed-term contract.

The Middle Office Unit is responsible for reporting, valuations, valuation models, market data, hedge accounting, and IT systems for NIB’s Treasury operations. It is one of six units that report to the CFO of NIB. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will report to the Head of Middle Office and will be engaged in all main Treasury activities, with a particular focus on IT systems from strategic, tactical, and operational perspectives. You will be part of a professional Treasury & Finance department with highly skilled and engaged colleagues.

We offer you a front-runner position in an International Financial Institution where you have the opportunity to shape and develop our Treasury operations and make an impact on growth, productivity, and the environment in the Nordic-Baltic region.

Main responsibilities

• Participate in the Front Office system development.
• Provide system support for the different business units.
• Develop, analyse, test, and monitor the Treasury IT system-related processes and new instrument types.
• Act as a link between system users and the system vendor, ensuring that business requirements are met.
• Provide system training for users.
• Additionally, you will be involved with other areas of responsibility within the Middle Office unit from time to time

Qualifications and Experience

• A University degree in finance, applied mathematics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the Finastra Fusion Summit front office system.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of global capital markets, especially fixed income instruments and derivatives, including their valuation methodologies.
• Fluency in English and solid writing skills.

In addition we value

• High integrity and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• A proactive approach and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of various programming and database tools, such as SQL and Python.

We offer you

• A flexible way of working, combining office life and remote work.
• An opportunity to develop your professional skills and gain insights into global capital markets.
• The possibility to participate in further developing NIB’s Treasury operations.
• A multicultural working environment with a high level of professionalism.
• A new perspective on the financial industry, based on NIB’s position as an International Financial Institution owned by the Nordic and Baltic countries.

The deadline for submitting your application is 15 July 2024. Applications will however be processed successively when received. Please submit your application via email directly to [email protected]

For further information on the role please contact our recruitment partner from Path2Talent, Lubica Kangas, [email protected] or Kari Mikola, Director, Head of Treasury Middle Office [email protected]

We warmly welcome expatriate employees and their families by supporting their relocation and integration to a lively Nordic capital with a modern atmosphere.
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.

NIB is a professional expert organisation, and encourages employees to continuously develop their professional competencies while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.
All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.