Banker, Baltic Hub

The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) offers you the chance to do banking that makes a difference. The projects that we finance benefit the environment and improve productivity in the Nordic–Baltic region. We are an International Financial Institution owned by the eight Nordic and Baltic countries, and we offer you the possibility to work with experts from around the world. Working at NIB is a unique journey and will provide you with valuable experiences. We value diversity and are a community of some 270 professionals located in the heart of Helsinki and Riga. The atmosphere is international, and our official working language is English. NIB has the highest possible credit rating, AAA/Aaa, from leading rating agencies.

We are currently looking for a Banker to join our Baltic hub based in Riga, Latvia.

As a Banker, you will work closely with experienced Senior Bankers across the full transaction lifecycle, from origination to execution and portfolio management. Depending on your experience, you will gradually take increasing responsibility for client relationships and a portfolio of your own.

Your role and key responsibilities

In this role, you will gain broad exposure to corporate lending transactions within multiple sectors, with a special focus on industry and real estate, working in multidisciplinary transaction teams.

Your main tasks will include:

• Supporting transaction origination, including preparation of indicative pricing, internal assessments and term sheets
• Participating in the execution of loan transactions, including due diligence coordination, credit proposal preparation, and internal approval processes
• Assisting in transaction team management and coordination with internal stakeholders (legal, credit risk, sustainability, compliance and treasury)
• Acting as back-up for the primary banker in transaction execution and client relationship management, ensuring continuity and high-quality client interaction
• Supporting portfolio and client relationship management
• Contribute to lending business development, including system and product development projects
  As your expertise grows, the role may also include increasing responsibility for origination activities across the Baltic States and independent client coverage in the coming years.

Your profile

Education

• Master’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, law, or another relevant field
  Experience
• At least 3 years of relevant experience with Baltic corporate clients
• Demonstrated exposure to lending transactions
• Experience preparing and presenting credit proposals to senior credit committees
• Experience coordinating with legal, risk, compliance and treasury teams
• Understanding of key Baltic industries, including manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, transport, and real estate.
  
  Skills and competencies
• Strong credit analysis skills, including financial modelling and cash flow analysis
• Analytical and solutions-oriented
• High attention to detail combined with the ability to manage several tasks in parallel and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex topics clearly and concisely
• Ability to work effectively in teams and build constructive relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Proactive, curious and solution-oriented mindset, with willingness to take ownership of tasks and grow professionally
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
• Fluency in one of the Baltic languages is a requirement.
  
  Personal qualities
• Strong team player with a collaborative and professional approach
• Commercial mindset combined with high level of integrity and sound judgement
• High degree of self-motivation and initiative
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build credibility with both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Genuine interest in NIB’s mandate and in long-term, sustainable financing

What we offer

• A front-row seat in complex and impactful corporate lending transactions across the Nordic–Baltic region
• An opportunity to work in a small, highly professional team and in close collaboration with colleagues across the Bank
• A novel perspective on the financial industry through NIB’s role as an international financial institution
• Interesting and demanding tasks, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
• An international working environment with a competitive remuneration package
• A flexible way of working combining office life and remote work
• Support for relocation and integration into life in Riga, if applicable

Additional information

The position is based at NIB’s Baltic hub in Riga, Latvia.

For more information about the position, please contact Tony Mäkynen, Director, Head of Industry & Real Estate (tony.makynen@nib.int) or Kaspars Piladzis, Head of Riga office, Country Lead Latvia (kaspars.piladzis@nib.int).

To apply for the position and for more information about NIB, please visit Careers - Nordic Investment Bank.

The deadline for submitting your application is 13 September 2026.

The vision of NIB is a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region. Our employees are our strongest asset in realising this vision. Our core values are competence, commitment and cooperation.

In recruitment, NIB puts the main emphasis on personal and professional qualifications and experience.

NIB is a professional expert organisation, and encourages employees to continuously develop their professional competencies while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.