Student Analyst to Treasury Illiquid Exposures

København S, DK, 2300

Job ID: 24234

If you have a keen interest in Alternatives and Illiquid investments (encompassing Private Equity, Credit and Real Asset funds), and would like to take part in managing Nordea’s structural and strategic exposures within one of Europe’s largest banks, then you should consider applying for this attractive job. We are looking for a committed, focused and analytical Student Analyst to support the Illiquid Exposures team in Nordea’s Group Treasury.

You will join an experienced yet diverse team, with highly specialised skills in financial markets that is focused on handling market risk mandates, quantitative analyses, alternative investments and the evolving regulatory landscape. This role offers a highly challenging and inspiring environment with fantastic development opportunities. About this opportunity
Illiquid Exposures in Group Treasury front office is responsible for Nordea Bank’s investment activities in alternative asset-classes such as Private Equity-, Credit- and Real Assets Funds across strategies and geographies. In addition, the team is managing a portfolio of seed investments from funding Nordea Asset Management funds, as well as a portfolio of strategic group holdings.

As the Student Analyst, your main responsibility will be to support the team with the quarterly valuation process of fund holdings, benchmark- and performance analyses on the portfolio, and support the development of new tools. You will also be assisting the due diligence of potential new investments and be involved in the closing processes.

The job will offer you an excellent opportunity to develop your career within one of the most advanced Treasury functions within the Nordic area. The position is located in Copenhagen. We estimate ~15-20 working hours per week.

Who you are Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.

We are looking for a candidate who can combine strong analytical skills as well as the ability to take ownership of and drive initiatives. Preferably, you have 2-3 years left before finishing your master’s degree in e.g. Economics or Finance, and have achieved top quartile results.

We further believe that you:

• Are strongly result-orientated, hard-working, flexible, and thrive from a rapid pace
• Have a keen interest in financial markets and investments
• Are knowledgeable about corporate finance and able to evaluate unlisted debt and equity instruments
• Take ownership of tasks and drive them from the beginning to the end, and can work independently, as well as in teams
• Have a demonstrated ability to handle large amount of information, documents and/or assets
• Thrive on complexity and are keen to develop a broad bank-wide understanding, as the area of responsibilities spans many areas within risk, regulations and accounting standards

Personally, you are committed and flexible with a strong drive to deliver results. You’re outgoing, open and good at building positive relationships. Finally, strong written and spoken skills in English are a requirement.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps Applications are to be submitted in English, including a cover letter and a CV. Submit your application no later than 27/05/2024.

For more information, you’re welcome to contact Head of Illiquid Exposures, Stina Rathsach Andersen by phone +45 22584455 or by email: [email protected]. At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.