Risk Analyst Trainee, Markets Risk Management

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The application period for OP Pohjola’s 2027 Kiitorata Trainee Program is now open! We are looking for 39 open-minded and courageous talents for diverse, challenging, and skill-enhancing roles in various business areas.

Are you curious about how a major financial institution measures and manages risk? Would you like to combine quantitative analysis, programming and financial markets while developing solutions that support sound decision-making?

We are strengthening our Markets Risk Management unit with a Risk Analyst Trainee in Helsinki!

As a Risk Analyst Trainee, you will support the analysis, monitoring and reporting of market risk, counterparty credit risk and operational risk related to Markets and Banking Investments activities. You will also work with economic capital and regulatory capital metrics, gaining a broad view of how risk is measured and managed in a leading financial institution.

You will work closely with colleagues across Risk Management and other stakeholders, share your findings with the team and contribute to continuous improvement and automation. The role offers practical exposure to market risk management, banking regulation, and the supporting data and technology.

Does this sound like you?

You are likely to thrive in this role if you have a genuine interest in the financial sector, together with strong quantitative and programming skills. You approach complex questions analytically, solve problems pragmatically, and enjoy improving and automating processes. In this role, we expect you to be either a recent graduate or in the final stages of your university studies.

In this role, we expect you to have

Relevant university studies and strong mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills Ability to carry out quantitative and qualitative data analysisProgramming skills in, for example, Python, R or SQL, together with an interest in analytical solutions and automationAbility and willingness to learn new systems, methodologies and toolsA systematic, efficient and results-oriented way of working, with strong attention to detailGood collaboration and communication skills and the ability to present findings clearly Fluent spoken and written English

Experience in cloud development or cloud–AI integration is an advantage. Knowledge of banking, insurance, wealth management or financial regulation is also considered an asset. Above all, we value curiosity, responsibility, professionalism and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while following agreed guidelines and procedures.

A Few Words About Us...

You will join the Markets and Banking Investments Data & Models team within Markets Risk Management. Our team works at the intersection of risk, data, regulation and technology, supporting reliable risk measurement and reporting for Markets and Banking Investments activities.

You will collaborate with colleagues across Risk Management, regulatory reporting and relevant business areas. The team combines independent analytical work with active knowledge sharing, practical problem-solving and close stakeholder cooperation. You will receive support from experienced specialists while being encouraged to ask questions, contribute ideas and take ownership of meaningful tasks.

and why you should work for us

This traineeship gives you hands-on experience of risk analysis in a broad and professionally demanding environment. You will learn how market, counterparty credit and operational risks are measured, monitored and reported, and how internal models, regulatory methods, data and technology come together in day-to-day risk management.

You will develop your analytical, programming, documentation and communication skills through practical assignments, with guidance from experienced professionals. You will also contribute to development and automation work, building knowledge for a future career in the financial sector.

At OP Pohjola, you will work on challenging tasks of daily life, and in addition to gaining a vast amount of life skills and new expertise, you will be a part of Finland's most attractive financial industry player. With your actions and a determined attitude, you can influence your own career path here. We support your personal development and encourage you boldly! You will be employed by OP Pohjola for a paid six-month contract from March 1 to August 31, 2027, and we offer the same salary to you and all trainee colleagues; €3,200 per month.

At OP Pohjola, we work in a hybrid model where our ways of working are guided by our customers' needs, our business objectives, and the nature of each role.

You get access to our versatile employee benefits, which include staff-based banking, insurance, and loan services. We also offer comprehensive occupational health care, extensive medical expense insurance, and full-time accident insurance. We invest in everyday balance and flexibility as well as offering you lunch, exercise, and cultural benefits and the opportunity for inexpensive vacations in OP Pohjola vacation shares.

Join our team of future stars!

If you have any questions about the position or working with us, you can get more information from Cecilia Berardo, Team Lead of Markets and Banking Investments Data & Models team, +358 403724500 on October 9th or October 14th from 10 to 11 am.

Next, we would like to hear more about you, so apply by telling us about your skills and motivation in the form of an application and video responses. Apply for the position by Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the latest by 1) submitting your application documents via the Apply Now button and 2) additionally responding to our video interview questions through this link.

We will start processing applications as soon as the application period opens, so explore our diverse trainee positions and send your application to us today!

Here's How Our Application Process Works

Apply for the positions by October 18, 2026, through OP Pohjola’s Career site where you can find job-specific job postings.Please submit your application documents via the Apply Now button and additionally respond to our video interview questions through this link. Please note that progressing to the next stage requires both submitting your application documents through our application portal and providing video responses to our questions.We will contact all applicants regarding further steps by Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Those selected for personal interviews will be contacted by phone to arrange an interview date, and those not selected will be informed via email.We will interview and announce selection decisions to the finalist candidates by December 18, 2026. As part of the selection process, all finalist candidates will undergo personality assessments. The employment contract will be for the period from March 1 to August 31, 2027.

We operate in the financial sector and our business is founded on trust and accountability. For this reason, we will check the successful candidate's credit history, corporate connections and potential conflicts of interest. In addition, the successful candidate must take a drug test.

OP Pohjola

Diversity and equality are highly prized at OP Pohjola. We want everyone to feel welcome and valued, and we appreciate that diversity enriches us and brings new perspectives. We invite job applications from everyone, because we all have something in common. We’re thrilled that you want to join us on our shared journey.

Owned by our customers, we are the most attractive financial sector employer in Finland. OP Pohjola employs more than 14,000 professionals. We have a mission – to promote the sustainable prosperity, security and wellbeing of our owner-customers and operating region. What we do matters, both to our employees and society in general. As the largest provider of financial services in Finland, we are building a better tomorrow; this has been our goal for more than 120 years.

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