Trainee, Strategy/Presales/Market Intelligence

Nokia; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Maternity/Paternity leave

Annual bonus

Health & well-being support

Employee referral program

Job summary

Nokia is seeking enthusiastic students to join our strategy, business development and market intelligence teams as trainees. The internship lasts about a year, starting from the end of 2026 to summer 2027, with option for part-time work alongside studies.

The work location is Espoo with flexible remote hybrid arrangements. You will conduct market and company analyses, prepare presentations for strategy and licensing negotiations, and contribute to dashboards and market models, gaining insight

Qualifications

• Active student status in the EU required throughout the internship.
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Drive for professional development and curiosity to learn about Nokia and the industry.
• Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint; proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse information about markets in the industries where our licensees operate and in potential new licensing verticals.
• Analyse individual companies as potential licensees.
• Create presentation materials for strategy, market updates, decision-making and licensing negotiations.
• Draw insights from data and build market models and dashboards.

Skills

University student

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Active EU student status

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic students to work as trainees in our strategy-, business development and market intelligence teams at Nokia Technology Standards. We have positions open in multiple teams which are driving analysis and content development for business and portfolio strategy, as well as on business development and market intelligence work, such as market and company analysis to develop new licensing opportunities, support negotiations and close licensing deals. As a trainee, your tasks will revolve around market analysis, company research, and business development in the realm of technology – be it consumer devices, enterprise equipment, services, or anything in between. You will for example support strategy and licensing projects relying on cutting‑edge technologies by conducting analyses and creating presentations. The duration of the internship is about a year, with starting dates from the end of 2026 to summer 2027, and with the option of part‑time work alongside studies. Please let us know in the cover letter if you have specific wishes or interests regarding the timing. The work location and teams are based at the Nokia Headquarters at Karaportti, Espoo, with some flexibility for remote hybrid work. Come join us and make an impact! We will invite top candidates to a one‑round interview process, also consisting of a pre‑task which you will be asked to present in the interview.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Collect and analyse information about markets in the industries where our licensees operate and in potential new licensing verticals
• Analyse individual companies as potential licensees
• Create presentation materials for strategy, market updates, decision‑making and licensing negotiations
• Draw insights from data and perform other tasks related to strategy creation, business development, or market / business intelligence, such as building and maintaining market models and associated dashboards

Key Skills And Experience

• Relevant university level studies (active student status in the EU required throughout the internship)
• Experiences highlighting your analytical, problem‑solving, and communications skills
• Drive for professional development and curiosity to learn about Nokia and the industry
• Good skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in English

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits in Finland :

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Edenred benefit voucher - 400€ per year
• Annual bonus - based on individual and company performance
• Health and well‑being support - occupational health services, well‑being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Share in Success – voluntary employee share purchase plan
• Employee Referral program – reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia
• Career growth & learning - technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms
• Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade