Analyst or Associate in Investment Banking, Leveraged Finance

Job ID: 31287 

Opportunity to join the leading Leveraged Finance franchise in the Nordics

We are looking for a highly motivated Analyst or Associate to join our Leveraged Finance team in Stockholm. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to develop their skills, take on new challenges and work on complex financings. The ideal candidate is a team player, a self-starter, and possesses a curious and open mindset.

At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That is why we are deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We are creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you will be in great company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.

What you'll be doing

You will join a team of 35 highly dedicated professionals working across the Nordics. Leveraged Finance is responsible for arranging, structuring, and executing a variety of financing transactions for Private Equity clients. We offer our clients a broad range of financing solutions including bilateral loans, club loans, distributed leveraged loans as well as high yield bonds.

Our team takes pride in having a high work ethics and a positive and non-hierarchical spirit, where all members of the team are encouraged to take on responsibility. Coupled with a strong client focus, we strive to provide first class advice and execution capabilities to our international client base.

You will already from day one be included in the structuring and execution of Leveraged Finance transactions, conduct detailed financial analysis and modelling as well as prepare high-quality presentations and pitch materials. As an Analyst or Associate in Leveraged Finance, you will get a unique opportunity to learn about our broad offering for Private Equity clients, as well as our product agnostic and relationship driven approach.

The role is based in Stockholm and you will be part of our pan-Nordic team of highly skilled professionals who always walk the extra mile to provide our clients with best possible advice and service. 

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in how we work and how we make decisions – and that we imagine you share with us. 

To build a successful career with us, you will work well with others and always act with the customers' needs in mind. You enjoy learning and trying new things, and are excited about bringing your ideas to the table. You are honest and dependable, and passionate about doing a great job. 

As a team member within Leveraged Finance, you are expected to be driven and solutions oriented and have a strong motivation to perform.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a similar field is considered a pre-requisite. Depending on your relevant work experience, we will consider whether an Analyst or Associate position is the right starting point for you.

Collaboration within Nordea

At Nordea, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative financial solutions to our clients. Our Leveraged Finance team specializes in structuring and executing complex, bespoke Leveraged Buyout financings for some of the most demanding clients in the market. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence as also recognized by our clients, ranking Nordea as the #1 Acquisition Finance team in the Nordics seven times in a row.

As a part of our team you will get the opportunity to work with Nordea colleagues in pan-Nordic setup. You will quickly become an integral part of our team and work closely with internal stakeholders and our Nordic and international Private Equity clients. Projects will be in collaboration with other teams within Nordea including e.g. our Corporate Finance, High Yield & Loan Syndicate, Risk Solutions (derivatives and hedging advisory) and Debt Capital Markets teams.

What we offer

People come here when they want to get somewhere. For some, it's to take their career to the next level. For others, it's to break new ground within their area of expertise – in other words, with us, you will always move forward. 

A culture that fosters performance and growth in one of the largest Nordic banks, offering various opportunities to evolve, develop and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a vibrant working environment. 

Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the freedom of flexibility.  

Diversity and inclusion are a natural part of our daily work. We know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable one. We genuinely believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us stronger together. Every day we strive to find new ways to improve diversity and inclusion within our community e.g. we have signed the European Diversity Charters in the countries where we operate to show our commitment and engage with others to continue learning and improving. 

If this sounds like you, get in touch

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 25/11/2025. For more information, you are welcome to contact Jelena Karlsson, Associate Director in Leveraged Finance SE at Applications are reviewed continuously, so we encourage you to apply early.

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

We enable dreams and aspirations for a greater good.

We build relationships. We add a personal touch to everything we do – when advising our customers, collaborating with colleagues, and meeting our potential candidates. 

We learn and develop. We take pride in being experts and thinking ahead. We use our expertise to meet our customers' needs, from the simplest to the most complex. We bring a growth mindset to our work that enables us to focus on a broader perspective in our daily challenges.  

We lead change. We are responsible and aware of the impact of our decisions, both for our customers and for our local and global communities. Mindful of our responsibility towards current and future generations, we have made sustainability an integrated part of our business strategy.  

We are Nordea. We have a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies and our values are deeply rooted in these open, progressive and collaborative societies. As one of the biggest employers in the Nordics, Poland and Estonia, you have excellent opportunities to evolve, develop and move forward with us.

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