Public Affairs Specialist

Nebius Group; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

International environment

Career growth

Job summary

Nebius Group is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist for Finland to support national, regional and local policy engagement. You will build trusted relationships with the President’s Office, Prime Minister’s Office, ministries, Parliament and agencies while coordinating with Nebius sites in Finland.

Regular travel to Nebius sites such as Mäntsälä and Lappeenranta will be required, along with collaboration across internal teams to advance investment, AI infrastructure and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• At least five years of public affairs or external relations experience.
• Finnish government engagement experience and knowledge of decision-making.
• Ability to connect political strategy with infrastructure delivery and community engagement.
• Experience in technology, AI, cloud infrastructure or regulated infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent political judgment and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in Finnish and English for policy materials and representation.

Responsibilities

• National government engagement: support Nebius' strategy with leadership offices and ministries.
• Regional/local engagement: coordinate with Finnish sites, municipalities and universities.
• Infrastructure/regulatory support: address data-centre, grid, taxation and permits matters.
• Strategic advocacy: build coalitions with industry bodies, think tanks and universities.
• Executive advice: briefings and policy materials; align with internal teams.

Skills

Public affairs

Government relations

Stakeholder management

Policy writing

Finnish language

English language

Strategic thinking

Project coordination

Job description

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

As Public Affairs Specialist - Finland, you will support and help deliver Nebius' public affairs strategy at national, regional and local levels. You will build trusted relationships with the President’s Office, Prime Minister’s Office, relevant ministries, Parliament and government agencies, while developing strong partnerships with municipalities, regional authorities, economic-development bodies, universities and communities. Working closely with all Nebius sites in Finland, including Mäntsälä and Lappeenranta, you will connect national policy engagement with local delivery, support Nebius ' strategic investment and infrastructure priorities, strengthen our license to operate and position the company as a responsible, long-term partner in Finland. The role has no fixed location requirement and involves regular travel to all Nebius sites in Finland and meetings with national, regional and local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• National government engagement . Support the development and execution of Nebius' public affairs strategy in Finland. Build relationships with the President’s Office, Prime Minister’s Office, relevant ministries, Parliament and government agencies. Prepare leadership engagement and secure support for Nebius' investment, AI infrastructure and skills initiatives.
• Regional and local engagement . Maintain close contact with all Nebius sites in Finland, including Mäntsälä and Lappeenranta, and drive engagement with mayors, municipalities, regional authorities, economic-development agencies, universities and communities. Develop initiatives that support local employment, Nebius Academy, education and community partnerships. Coordinate public-sector participation in site openings and investment announcements.
• Infrastructure and regulatory support . Anticipate and address public affairs issues related to data- centre development, grid access, electricity taxation, permitting, planning and environmental requirements. Engage with relevant authorities, Fingrid , local grid operators and energy partners. Support advocacy on predictable investment conditions, waste-heat reuse and community impact, and translate policy developments into clear business recommendations.
• Strategic advocacy and coalition building . Develop policy positions on AI infrastructure, cloud, industrial competitiveness, strategic autonomy, energy and sustainability. Position Nebius ’ investments in terms of their contribution to Finland’s AI capabilities, research, skills and economic development. Build coalitions with industry associations, technology and energy partners, think tanks and universities.
• Executive advice and internal alignment . Provide leadership with concise advice on political developments, stakeholder priorities, risks and opportunities. Prepare briefings, talking points and policy materials, and coordinate closely with Infrastructure, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Finance, HR, Sustainability and commercial teams.

Key Qualifications & Experience

Must-have requirements:

• At least five years of relevant experience : in public affairs, government relations, public policy, political advisory or external relations.
• Finnish government engagement experience : and a strong understanding of decision-making within the President’s Office, Prime Minister’s Office, ministries, Parliament, municipalities and public administration.
• Proven national, regional and local operating capability : including the ability to connect political strategy with infrastructure delivery and community engagement.
• Relevant sector experience : in technology, AI, cloud infrastructure, data centres , energy, telecommunications, industrial development or another regulated infrastructure sector.
• Excellent political judgment, discretion and stakeholder presence : with strong writing, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Fluency in Finnish and English : with the ability to prepare clear policy materials and represent Nebius in both languages.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting major investment or infrastructure projects, including permitting, grid access, electricity taxation, waste-heat reuse, employment or regional-development matters.
• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving- Bold thinking- Constant growth- Meaningful impact- Trust and real ownership- Opportunity to shape the future of AI

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.