As a Senior Associate, you will play a leading role in evaluating and executing Nokia's strategic growth initiatives. You will partner closely with the senior leadership of the Corporate Development organization, working most directly with the Chief of Staff, Director of Corporate Development, Chief Corporate Development Officer and business leaders across Nokia to develop recommendations presented to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Nokia Corporate Development works AI-first. You will be expected not only to use frontier AI models daily, but also to identify and implement new ways of applying AI, automation, and advanced analytics to accelerate strategic and transaction-related work.
The role offers exceptional exposure to senior decision-makers and enterprise-wide strategic priorities. You will support significant portions of transaction and strategy projects, from initial investment thesis development through diligence, valuation, negotiations support, and integration planning.
- Work on complex financial analyses and valuation workstreams, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, accretion/dilution, LBO, synergy modelling, and scenario analysis.
- Independently manage strategic analyses and transaction workstreams, developing investment theses, business cases, and recommendations for senior executives.
- Drive market, competitor, and target screening activities; develop market models, identify strategic opportunities, and build the fact base supporting growth decisions.
- Prepare Executive Committee and Board-level materials, translating detailed analyses into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across business groups, finance, legal, strategy, HR, and external advisors throughout strategic and M&A processes.
- Contribute to portfolio strategy discussions, partnership evaluations, divestitures, and investment reviews.
- Develop and deploy AI-enabled tools, agents, automated workflows, and data pipelines that improve analytical productivity while maintaining transparency and auditability.
- Mentor more junior team members and contribute to the continuous development of best practices across the Corporate Development function.
You have:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, transaction advisory, corporate development, or corporate strategy, with significant exposure to M&A and strategic analysis.
- Master's degree in finance, Economics, Business, Industrial Engineering & Management, or another highly quantitative discipline.
- Demonstrated experience owning substantial portions of complex transactions or strategic engagements from inception through execution.
- Advanced financial modelling and valuation expertise, with the ability to build, review, and defend sophisticated analytical models and investment assumptions.
- Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, including experience engaging directly with senior executives and preparing materials for leadership decision forums.
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated proficiency in applying AI tools and automation to knowledge work, ideally including creation of workflows, agents, scripts, or analytical tooling.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to interact with senior leaders across multiple functions and geographies.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Experience in technology, telecommunications, software, networking, semiconductors, or related high-technology sectors.
- Prior experience at a top-tier investment bank, strategy consulting firm, private equity fund, or leading corporate development organization.
- Experience preparing Executive Committee, Investment Committee, or Board materials.
- Working knowledge of Python, SQL, or other analytical programming languages used for automation and data analysis.
- MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification.
- International transaction experience, including cross-border M&A and partnerships.
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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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, transaction advisory, corporate development, or corporate strategy, with significant M&A and strategic analysis exposure
- Master's degree in finance, economics, business, industrial engineering and management, or another highly quantitative discipline
- Experience owning substantial portions of complex transactions or strategic engagements from inception through execution
- Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise, including building, reviewing, and defending sophisticated analytical models and investment assumptions
- Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, including experience engaging senior executives and preparing leadership decision materials
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
- Proficiency applying AI tools and automation to knowledge work, ideally including workflows, agents, scripts, or analytical tooling
- Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence interacting with senior leaders across functions and geographies
- Experience in technology, telecommunications, software, networking, semiconductors, or related high-technology sectors
- Prior experience at a top-tier investment bank, strategy consulting firm, private equity fund, or leading corporate development organization
- Experience preparing Executive Committee, Investment Committee, or Board materials
- Working knowledge of Python, SQL, or other analytical programming languages used for automation and data analysis
- MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification
- International transaction experience, including cross-border M&A and partnerships
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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