Senior Advisor — International Talent & Startup Attraction

Business Finland; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skill development days

Flexible remote work

Epassi benefits

Occupational health care

Job summary

Business Finland’s Work in Finland unit seeks a Senior Advisor to attract international talent and startup founders to Finland. You will coordinate startup attraction activities, manage cross-functional projects, and collaborate with Ecosystems, Ministries, and international partners.

This permanent role is based in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, with flexible remote options. You will lead stakeholder engagement, develop service paths for entrepreneurs, and ensure alignment with Business Finland’s Growth

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Excellent English skills; Finnish skills are an asset.
• Experience in talent and startup attraction and in public-private partnerships.
• Experience in project management and event management.
• Strong networking and public speaking abilities.
• Ability to work in multicultural and stakeholder environments; travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate international startup attraction activities in key markets.
• Manage thematic talent and startup attraction projects with stakeholders.
• Develop service paths for international startup entrepreneurs with startup ecosystems.
• Integrate international talent themes into Business Finland’s strategic themes and Growth Area work.
• Represent Work in Finland and Business Finland in groups, events, and media.
• Collaborate with marketing on lead generation, sites, and events.

Skills

Talent attraction

Startup ecosystems

CRM experience

Project management

Public speaking

Networking

Data analytics

Multicultural collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

CRM

Digital platforms

Job description

Business Finland’s Work in Finland unit seeks a Senior Advisor to attract international talent and startup founders to Finland. You will coordinate startup attraction activities, manage cross-functional projects, and collaborate with Ecosystems, Ministries, and international partners.

This permanent role is based in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, with flexible remote options. You will lead stakeholder engagement, develop service paths for entrepreneurs, and ensure alignment with Business Finland’s Growth