Helsinki, FI
Title: Summer Trainee, Market Exploration and Development, New Ventures and Services
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.
We are now looking for a Summer Trainee for Market Exploration and Development, Business & Portfolio Management team, New Ventures and Services in Helsinki. Duration of the trainee period: 1st April till 31st October (with a hold in July if feasible)
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Conducting market studies including legislations, competition, key customers, key technologies, customer needs etc. to provide actionable insights for the exploration, development and commercialization of our new technologies and entry to growth markets
- Supporting the creation of internal materials, for example, management presentations, strategy documents, case studies, onboarding materials, workshop materials etc.
- Estimate market sizes and developing business cases for selected new growth areas, new technologies and new products
What we expect from you
- Final year in your master’s program studies in business (e.g. strategy, industrial management, finance) or a technical field (e.g., engineering, chemicals, textiles, nonwovens, battery, water treatment)
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to structure information, synthesize data, and offer valuable insights
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good PowerPoint and Excel skill, Power BI is a plus
- Fluency in English; additional languages are considered as a plus
- Based in Finland and have the ability to work at the Helsinki office a few times per week
- A team player, a curious and growth-driven mindset
What you can expect from us:
- Hands-on experience with large and globally successful company at the forefront of sustainability transformation.
- Front seat to drive the growth strategy of Kemira with novel renewable and biobased chemical solutions in new markets
- Learning opportunities from business professionals in a collaborative environment
- Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote, in a hybrid work culture
- A fixed-term contract for the trainee period, tailored to accommodate your study schedule
- International, inclusive and caring working environment
Join Kemira!
For more information, please contact Manager, Strategy and Market Development Alicia Le by email alicia.le@kemira.com or by phone +358 40 6421 855 (office hours). Please apply with CV no later than 14 February, 2024.
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators, and pulp & paper industry among others. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn.