From a buzzing trading floor to fun events and new friends – Rono and Riina enjoyed the FFP internship, see why and apply!

(FFP Video) Meet Rono and Riina, who are among the 19 students joining our Future Finance Professional programme this summer. Hear why they had a “brilliant time” working in Research & Risk Solutions and Derivatives Coverage teams in Finland, learning and growing as professionals at the Nordea trading floor in Helsinki – all the while enjoying the lively social FFP life. It could be you – apply no later than 20 October 2024.

If you’d like to jump-start your career within finance, you should come join our Future Finance Professional programme 2025. Check out this video in a FFP series, where Riina and Rono share their experiences as FFP interns at Nordea Markets, LC&I during the summer 2024. 

What is surprising about working in research team? How are the dynamics on the trading floor in Helsinki? What happens at the FFP events? Get answers in this FFP video.

Rono Nihtinen – FFP, Assistant Analyst in Research & Risk Solutions

After graduating from Aalto University School of Business with a major in economics, I decided to apply for the FFP programme last autumn. Before my internship at Nordea Markets, LC&I in Helsinki, I had gained experience as a financial journalist, which is why I landed in the Research and Risk Solutions team where writing skills have been in serious use.

I was positively surprised by the creativity and amount of my own analysis I got to provide – and also how much public presenting has been involved in my daily work. These are a few of the factors that have created the feeling of being a valued team member rather than “just” a summer trainee.  

The programme itself has felt unique as it combines working with highly skilled professionals and having a great community of other young people. If you are interested in a career in finance, I’d say go for it and apply.

Riina Virtanen – FFP, Assistant Sales Manager in Derivatives Coverage 

I am a freshly graduated M.Sc. in Finance from University of Vaasa. My summer as a FFP intern began in May, as for the most of us interns, and during these past six months, I’ve worked in the Derivatives Coverage team as an Assistant Sales Manager. 

Working on the trading floor has been brilliant. While we work quite independently, there are broad learning opportunities when working with professionals from various areas. From the first day onwards you get the feeling that there are no dumb questions on the trading floor. And if you like to challenge yourself, there are always new things to learn.

While constantly broadening your knowledge within the job itself, the vibrant social life as FFPs has been a great balance. The versatile events planned by the FFP organisers, also known as Fun Managers, and the daily social life, have definitely been one of the highlights of the summer. While networking professionally – you can also make new friends.

If you are ready to kickstart your career in finance, I highly recommend applying for the FFP programme. Watch our video for a deep dive into the FFP life with us – and apply!

Sounds interesting? Go for it - join our Future Finance Professional programme 2025! 

Submit your application no later than 20th October 2024 - apply here. 

You can find information about the various roles and team descriptions here.