Transformation Specialist Trainee, Pohjola Insurance

OP Pohjola; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch benefit

Exercise benefits

Cultural benefits

Vacation shares

Health insurance

Medical expenses insurance

Accident insurance

Staff banking

Job summary

OP Pohjola invites you to join its Kiitorata 2027 Trainee Program in Helsinki as a Transformation Specialist Trainee. You will be part of the Transformation Management Office, producing reports, analyses and presentations to support decision-making and monitoring progress of the transformation.

The role develops skills in business development, project work, data-driven management and change initiatives, with senior leaders and cross-functional collaborators.

Qualifications

• Interest in business development, AI, implementing change and supporting data-driven management.
• Strong ability to analyse, structure and visualise information.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in English; Finnish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports, analyses and presentation materials to support decision-making.
• Monitor progress of the transformation and ensure information management.
• Develop operating models, processes and tools for the transformation; coordinate dependencies and risks.

Skills

PowerPoint

AI tools

Data analysis

Collaboration

English communication

Education

University studies (in progress) or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Join us as a colleague

The application period for OP Pohjola’s 2027 Kiitorata Trainee Program is now open! We are looking for 39 open-minded and courageous talents for diverse, challenging, and skill-enhancing roles in various business areas.

Are you interested in business development, implementing strategic change, AI and supporting decision-making through data?

We are now strengthening our Transformation Management Office team in Helsinki with a Transformation Specialist Trainee!

A Few Words About The Job

As a Transformation Specialist Trainee, you will work as part of OP Pohjola Insurance’s function that leads the transformation and supports the coordination of non-life business transformation. In this role, you will produce reports, analyses and presentation materials to support decision-making, and you will participate in monitoring the progress of the transformation and in information management as well as participate in making the transformation process more efficient.

You will support the monitoring of risks, dependencies and development actions, help maintain the transformation roadmap, and take part in developing operating models, processes and tools. You will work closely with senior leaders, transformation specialists, business developers and those responsible for change initiatives.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in business development, project work, analysis, reporting, stakeholder collaboration and change management.

Does this sound like you?

You could be the person we are looking for if you are interested in business development, AI, implementing change and supporting data-driven management. You are motivated to learn new things, take initiative in your tasks and enjoy situations where you can structure broad and complex entities. You are in the final stages of your university studies or have recently graduated, preferably in a field of economics and/or technology.

You will succeed in this role if you have

• Interest in business development, executing change and project work
• Ability to analyse, structure and visualise information
• Good Microsoft 365 skills, especially in PowerPoint
• Interest in and experience with utilising AI and new tools
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in English; Finnish language skills are an advantage
• Knowledge of insurance business or insurance-related topics is considered an advantage in this role

You will excel in this role if you are enthusiastic about learning new things, can quickly grasp the big picture and enjoy working with different kinds of experts.

A Few Words About Us…

Our function leads the Pohjola Insurance transformation and supports the Pohjola Insurance management, coordination and monitoring in the transformation. We ensure that there is an up-to-date overall view of the progress of changes and that the right information is available at the right time to support decision-making.

Our team combines development, collaboration and continuous learning. You will have the support of experienced leaders and specialists and the opportunity to network widely across different business areas and development initiatives.

…and why you should work for us

You will gain hands‑on experience in transformation management, data-driven leadership and the implementation of strategic development initiatives. We offer comprehensive onboarding, the support of a skilled team and the chance to learn from experienced professionals. During the trainee period, you will build capabilities that will benefit you in many kinds of future expert and development roles.

At OP Pohjola, you will work on challenging tasks of daily life, and in addition to gaining a vast amount of life skills and new expertise, you will be a part of Finland's most attractive financial industry player. With your actions and a determined attitude, you can influence your own career path here. We support your personal development and encourage you boldly! You will be employed by OP Pohjola for a paid six-month contract from March 1 to August 31, 2027, and we offer the same salary to you and all trainee colleagues; €3,200 per month.

At OP Pohjola, we work in a hybrid model where our ways of working are guided by our customers' needs, our business objectives, and the nature of each role. You get access to our versatile employee benefits, which include staff-based banking, insurance, and loan services. We also offer comprehensive occupational health care, extensive medical expense insurance, and full-time accident insurance. We invest in everyday balance and flexibility as well as offering you lunch, exercise, and cultural benefits and the opportunity for inexpensive vacations in OP Pohjola vacation shares.

Join our team of future stars!

If you have any questions about the position or working with us, you can get more information from Transformation Lead Markus Serni p. [phone] (Mon 12th 15-16 and Wed 14th 14-15)

We operate in the financial sector and our business is founded on trust and accountability. For this reason, we will check the successful candidate's credit history, corporate connections and potential conflicts of interest. In addition, the successful candidate must take a drug test.

OP Pohjola

OP Pohjola is a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want everyone to feel welcome, respected, and appreciated. We believe that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences make us stronger. Growth comes from embracing these differences and learning from one another. We encourage everyone to apply for opportunities with us. We're delighted that you're interested in joining us on our journey.

We are owned by our customers and are the most attractive employer in the financial sector in Finland. OP Pohjola employs over 15 000 professionals in the field. Working with us is meaningful not only to our employees but also to others, as Finland’s largest financial institution, we help build a more hopeful future through our work. We’ve been doing this for over 120 years.

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