SENIOR ADVISOR, INVEST IN FINLAND, EASTERN FINLAND

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The Senior Advisor will promote and develop international investment in Eastern Finland by connecting opportunities in South Savo, North Karelia, North Savo, South Karelia and Kymenlaakso with Invest in Finland’s national and international networks. The role includes developing regional investment value propositions, identifying and qualifying leads, supporting companies establishing or expanding operations, and coordinating a shared pipeline with regional and national partners. The position requires relevant experience in international business, investment promotion or ecosystem development, strong collaboration and facilitation skills, the ability to convert leads into structured projects, excellent English and Finnish, and a relevant higher education or equivalent experience. This is a three-year fixed-term position based in Ruoholahti, Helsinki with flexible remote work, development days and wellbeing benefits, and a salary range of €5,700–€6,400 per month. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Business Finland is a Finnish government organization that provides innovation funding and internationalization services, promotes travel and investments, and attracts talents to Finland. Business Finland’s around 450 experts work in 12 offices globally and in 15 regional offices around Finland. Business Finland is part of the Team Finland network. www.businessfinland.com Invest in Finland is Business Finland’s national investment promotion function. We help international companies identify opportunities, establish operations and expand in Finland together with regional and national partners. SENIOR ADVISOR, INVEST IN FINLAND, EASTERN FINLAND We are looking for a Senior Advisor to strengthen international investment promotion in Eastern Finland and connect the region’s opportunities with Invest in Finland’s national and international networks. In this position, you will work as part of the Invest in Finland team and focus on the five regions of Eastern Finland, South Savo, North Karelia, North Savo, South Karelia and Kymenlaakso. WHAT YOU GET TO DO Your role is to bring together regional expertise, national investment promotion and international investor networks. You will help partners build a compelling investment offering and move opportunities from early interest towards concrete projects. Priorities and annual objectives are agreed and followed jointly with regional partners. In this role, you will: Develop Eastern Finland’s investment opportunities and value propositions with regional and national partners Connect regional opportunities with Invest in Finland’s international investor activities, sector expertise and networks Identify and develop investment leads and help turn them into qualified projects Support international companies considering establishing or expanding operations in Eastern Finland Coordinate cooperation and a shared investment pipeline across Business Finland, regions, municipalities and other partners Bring investor insight into regional development and represent Business Finland and Invest in Finland in relevant networks WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We particularly value experience in foreign direct investment, location development or international expansion, knowledge of Eastern Finland’s business environment and networks, and familiarity with industrial, technology, R&D or other strategically significant investments. Relevant experience in international business, investment promotion, business development or ecosystem development Understanding of how companies assess locations and make international investment decisions Strong collaboration, facilitation, communication and relationship-building skills Ability to develop an initial lead into a structured project and to work independently across organizational boundaries Excellent spoken and written English and Finnish A relevant higher education degree or equivalent professional experience We are looking for a person that shares the Business Finland values – Impact, Courage, Together – with us. WHAT WE OFFER Most of all, in Business Finland your work has a significant impact on the whole of Finland, and you get to influence the future of our country. In this position you will have a unique opportunity to connect Eastern Finland’s capabilities with international investors and thus contribute to regional growth and Finland’s competitiveness. You will collaborate with vast network of stakeholders. You will have access to Business Finland’s national expertise and global networks. We invest a lot in maintaining and developing the professional skills of our experts. We offer our employees up to eight working days a year to develop their own skills and competencies in the way they see fit. Our remote work practices are also flexible. In addition, we offer sports, culture and wellbeing benefits through ePassi, as well as good occupational health care. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is a temporary positio