The Investment Management team drives strategy development, investment and financial planning, governance, and reporting for the Patent Portfolio organization, which manages Nokia's industry-leading patent portfolio and enhances value from Nokia’s patents and R&D efforts.

This is a full-time traineeship for the fall 2025, preferably from August to December, but can be tailored with the right candidates. To join a trainee program at Nokia, an active student status is expected.

To apply for the traineeship, please include a motivation letter, CV, and a study transcript in English. The application period is open until May 31st, but we will start interviews already during the application period.

Selected candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at our Espoo office. The interview will include presentation of a prework case study and a typical interview with the opportunity to ask questions.

An ideal candidate should possess a strong interest in investment and portfolio management, technology and intellectual property, financial and economic modelling, or data analytics, with a matching skillset Current Master’s or advanced Bachelor’s studies in a relevant field e.g. Finance, Economics, Engineering or Technology Management Experience working with large complex data sets and financial data Familiarity with statistical methods, data analysis and programming languages Strong initiative, analytical skills and interest in drawing business-relevant insights Excellent interpersonal skills with a proactive and diligent approach to work Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel and PowerPoint) Fluency in written and spoken English with exceptional communication skills

It would be nice if you also had:

Previous experience from working with and understanding patenting and financial data Knowledge about telecommunications or connectivity within any industry Drive for professional development and curiosity to learn about Nokia and the industry Participate in patent portfolio development projects, including business case preparation, investment modelling, cost efficiency studies, portfolio analysis, and financial planning and reporting. Work with data on Nokia’s patent portfolio, the patenting process, and related financial investments. Conduct in-depth data analysis to inform and optimize investment decisions. Utilize statistical methods to forecast and model portfolio and industry trends. Draw insights from data to drive strategic decision-making and prepare high-quality data-driven presentations for stakeholders.