Trainee, KONE Strategy & Transformation

kone; Espoo; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Business Analyst Trainee to join our Strategy and Transformation team at the Espoo headquarters. You will contribute to high-priority strategic initiatives by conducting structured analyses, turning complex information into insights, and preparing compelling presentations for stakeholders.

We look for near-graduates in finance, business, engineering or related fields with strong academics, analytical mindset, and excellent PowerPoint/Excel skills; English fluency is required,

Qualifications

• University studies close to graduation in finance, business, engineering or another relevant field.
• Strong academic performance.
• Some experience from demanding analytical work, e.g. in consulting, private equity, banking, corporate finance or a comparable environment
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and logical reasoning skills
• Strong communication skills, with a strong command of PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to work both independently with a proactive attitude, and as a team member with excellent collaboration skills
• Fluency in English is required
• Proficiency in AI/data analysis environments such as Python, Databricks, Power BI, or Celonis is considered an advantage

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured quantitative and qualitative analyses and turn complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Prepare compelling presentations and collaborate with stakeholders across KONE.
• Participate in planning and execution of high-priority strategic initiatives and integration planning if applicable.
• Support from January to May 2027 with full-time commitment, 3–12 months depending on study situation.

Skills

Analytical skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

English

Education

Finance/Business/Engineering

Tools

Python

Databricks

Power BI

Celonis

Job description

KONEis aglobal leader in the elevator and escalator industry: our job is to make the world’s cities better places to live. At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization, which add value to the life cycle of any building.

The Strategy and Transformation unit is responsible for driving KONE’s long-term success by identifying the right strategic priorities, ensuring a common direction and bringing the strategy to life together with KONE’s areas and other functions. Strategy & Transformation develops our strategy and operating model (KONE Way) and is responsible for driving large strategic transformations.

We are looking for

Business Analyst Trainees

This is a unique opportunity to join KONE at a pivotal moment in the company’s history - we are accelerating the execution of our Rise strategy while preparing for the potential integration of TK Elevator. Strategy & Transformation unit helps drive KONE’s long-term success by identifying the right strategic priorities, ensuring a common direction, and bringing strategy to life together with KONE’s areas and other functions.

As a Business Analyst Trainee, you will work as a full member of the team with high-priority strategic initiatives. We are looking for senior university students close to graduation who are ready to take on responsibility and contribute from the outset. Your daily work may include conducting structured quantitative and qualitative analyses, turning complex information into clear insights and recommendations, preparing compelling presentations, and collaborating with stakeholders across KONE. Recent internship projects have included, for example market due diligence for New Building Solutions business, pricing analysis, and competitor benchmarking, but looking ahead, you may have the opportunity to contribute to integration planning or other transformation initiatives that support KONE's next phase of growth.

Requirements for the role:

• University studies close to graduation in finance, business, engineering or another relevant field
• Strong academic performance
• Some experience from demanding analytical work, e.g. in consulting, private equity, banking, corporate finance or a comparable environment
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and logical reasoning skills
• Strong communication skills, with a strong command of PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to work both independently with a proactive attitude, and as a team member with excellent collaboration skills
• Fluency in English is required
• Proficiency in the use of AI agents and data analysis environments such as Python, Databricks, Power BI, or Celonis is considered an advantage

The internship is full-time, starting flexibly between January-May 2027 and lasting from 3 months up to 12 months, offering flexibility to match different study situations. The primary location is KONE headquarters in Espoo, Finland.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.