Public Affairs Specialist

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The Public Affairs Specialist will deliver Nebius' public affairs strategy across national, regional and local levels in Finland and build trusted relationships with the President’s Office, Prime Minister’s Office, ministries, Parliament, municipalities, universities and communities. The role will connect national policy engagement with local delivery to support Nebius' strategic investments, site openings and community partnerships while coordinating with internal teams. The specialist will anticipate and address regulatory and infrastructure issues for data centres, grid access, electricity taxation, permitting, planning and environmental requirements and lead strategic advocacy and coalition building. The position requires at least five years' relevant experience, Finnish government engagement and sector knowledge, fluency in Finnish and English, and offers competitive compensation, career growth, flexibility and regular travel to Nebius sites in Finland. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. About Nebius: 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