Finnfund is a Finnish development financier and impact investor. We build a sustainable future and generate lasting impact by investing in businesses that solve global development challenges. We invest 200–250 million euros in 20–30 companies in developing countries each year. Our focus sectors include renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture, financial institutions, and digital infrastructure and solutions. Today Finnfund’s investments, commitments, and investment decisions total about 1.23 billion euros, half of them in Africa. The company has 97 employees based in Helsinki and Nairobi.

Do you want to help shape global sustainable development? Would you like to be part of our growth and success and work with investments in developing countries?

We are now looking for an

(Junior) Portfolio Manager, Special Operations

for a full-time permanent position In Helsinki.

The seniority of the position will be adapted according to your experience.

Special Operations is a part of Finnfund’s investment operations team tasked to manage Finnfund’s restructurings and underperforming investments.

(Junior) Portfolio Manager, Special Operations manages a dedicated portfolio of underperforming investments and reviews the performance of the entire investment portfolio. The (Junior) Portfolio Manager, Special Operations, has overall responsibility for managing some investee relationships assigned to Special Operations.

In this capacity, the person

manages Finnfund’s internal project team of dedicated projects consisting of legal, analytical, impact, and environmental and social resources,
monitors the financial and operational performance of named investee companies, and ensures portfolio management data at Finnfund is kept accurate,
conducts monitoring visits regularly,
contributes to business turnarounds together with all stakeholders,
prepares the annual reviews of investee companies and presents the reviews to the Portfolio Management Committee.

In addition, the person

reviews the investment portfolio in cooperation with portfolio managers with a view to identify early signs of underperformance,
contributes to developing Finnfund’s special operations and portfolio management processes and procedures.

Excellent performance in the position translates to economic value-add for Finnfund through an increase in the value of Finnfund’s investment whilst not compromising the ESG performance of the investee company or the development impact achieved.

Who we are looking for

You likely have a degree in Business, Engineering, or Law.

We hope you also have

a thorough understanding of financial statement analysis,
some knowledge of debt and / or equity financings,
a basic understanding of company capital structures,
some experience in restructurings and / or business turnarounds,
good intrapersonal skills and some experience in challenging negotiations,
project management experience,
good tolerance for confrontation,
ability to disagree in a convincing and constructive way.

Being a creative, solution-oriented team player who can think out-of-the-box helps you to perform well in the position.

A successful candidate must be fluent in English. Command of other languages is a benefit.

You are also expected to travel to Finnfund’s operating countries, sometimes at short notice.

In today’s hybrid working environment, excellent ICT skills are required.

What’s in it for you

We are based in Helsinki, the capital of Finland – the happiest country in the world. Our modern office space in the Ruoholahti district was designed together with our staff members. Everyone has their own desk at the office, but as a hybrid workplace, many of us work remotely 1–3 days a week.

Flexible working hours, extensive occupational health care services, and recreational activities are some examples of the ways how Finnfund promotes employee’s well-being, work-life balance, and job satisfaction. We advance and monitor equality and encourage our employees to carry out continuous learning and professional improvement.

Finnfund motivates its employees to take care of their well-being and health by supporting their sports and cultural activities. Finnfund’s employees can also choose between an employer-subsidised commuter benefit or a bicycle benefit.

Get in touch

For more information about the position, please contact Mr Mikko Kuuskoski, Head of Special Operations, tel. +358 40 588 1917, on

6 September 2024 between 2 pm and 3.30 pm,
10 September 2024 between 10 am and 11.30 am, or
17 September 2024 between 4.30 pm and 6.00 pm.

During other times, Mr Martti Kangas at HR Legal will respond to enquiries, tel. +358 40 7007754.

We look forward to receiving your application by 22 September 2024 at the latest. Please attach your CV and salary request with your application via this link: Application: (Junior) Portfolio Manager, Special Operations

We encourage applications from qualified individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.