Investment Analyst

Conficap Oy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A Finnish family-owned investment firm is seeking an Investment Analyst to assist the investment team in Helsinki. The role involves portfolio analysis, criteria for evaluating investments, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Master’s degree, some prior experience in finance, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diversified investment portfolio and develop professionally.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Involvement with diversified investment portfolio

Qualifications

• Near graduation or M.Sc. degree in finance, economics or related field.
• 1-3 years experience in investment banking or asset management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse current portfolio and new investment opportunities.
• Prepare monthly reports for internal and external use.
• Manage day-to-day affairs of investment management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

M.Sc. in finance, economics, or related field

Fluency in Finnish and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Investment Analyst to join our investment team in Helsinki.

The role of the Investment Analyst is to assist and support the investment team in various tasks. You will analyse the current portfolio and new investment opportunities, produce and prepare information to support the investment team’s decision-making and portfolio management. You will participate in meetings with target companies’ management, fund managers, other investors, corporate finance advisors, and other partners.

Responsibilities

• Analysing the current portfolio and new investment opportunities.
• Collecting information from both the company's internal and external sources, processing, compiling, and presenting the information to support investment decisions.
• Collecting and processing data from relevant industries.
• Preparing monthly reports for internal and external use.

Your responsibilities also include managing the day-to-day affairs of investment management, preparing monthly reports on investment activities, and undertaking other ancillary tasks related to investment management.

Smooth collaboration between the investment team and other team members is a prerequisite for building and maintaining an adequate knowledge base. Occasionally you will also be working on assignments related to other group businesses, such as real estate and ARE. These assignments may include financial modelling, market analysis, or valuations. The role will evolve, and responsibilities will increase as the analyst's skills develop.

Qualifications and experience

The best combination of experiences, skills and background is

• M.Sc. (or nearing graduation), major e.g., finance, economics, or industrial engineering and management or related field.
• Preferably 1-3 years of experience through internships or full-time roles in an investment bank, asset management company, private equity, management consulting, or corporate finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Past experience in financial modelling, familiarity with market data tools, and an interest in learning new technologies and AI tools are considered advantages. Fluency in both Finnish and English.

You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You work independently and your way of working is structured with great attention to detail. Our preferred candidate has great interpersonal and communication skills and is a positive team player with a can-do mindset. We expect all our team members to act ethically, and with responsibility in all situations.

We offer

We offer you an interesting position with a versatile set of tasks and an opportunity to grow and develop in your role. We are a significant Finnish investor with a strong and solid history. In this role you will get to work with a diversified investment portfolio and represent an active shareholder in various businesses.

Interested?

For more information, please contact Investment Manager Jesper Mäkinen, tel. [phone] (available on October 2nd, 3rd, and 6th from 13:00 to 15:00). At other times, you may reach out to MPS Consultants: Sani Kaajas, tel. [phone] and Irene Turakainen, tel. [phone].

To apply, please fill out the application form in English via the application button and attach your CV with expected salary, latest by October 12th, 2025.

Location

Contact: Location: Salomonkatu 17 A, Helsinki

Conficap Oy

Conficap is a Finnish family-owned company with a history spanning more than 110 years. The company and its shareholders have deep roots in entrepreneurship. As an owner, Conficap is long-term oriented and actively engaged in developing its businesses. Conficap has 17 employees based at its Helsinki office, working across investments, real estate and group finance functions. The Conficap Group’s business is comprised of three business units:

• ARE Oy: Finland’s leading technical building services company, with operations also in Sweden, employing approximately 3,400 people.
• Real Estate: Manages properties in Finland.
• Investments: Manages the company’s financial assets across listed equities, fixed income, alternatives (e.g., private equity, private debt and hedge funds), and other asset classes.

In addition to the three business units, Conficap Group finance & treasury is responsible for the company’s accounting, financing, cash management, financial planning, and support functions.