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Private Equity · Helsinki

UB FIGG Visiting Associate

Internship positions at a private equity fund investing in innovative growth companies accelerating the use of renewable bio-based materials

Job purpose and background

We are looking to hire Visiting Associates to join the UB FIGG team for Autumn 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. The position is based in Helsinki at UB FIGG’s Aleksanterinkatu office. The duration and timing of the employment will be agreed with successful candidates. The first position can start as early as August 2026.

UB FIGG is a private equity fund investing in innovative growth companies accelerating the use of renewable bio-based materials. We focus on the packaging, building products and biochemicals industries. The first UB FIGG fund started its operation in January 2023 and has EUR 114 million in investment commitments. The fund has a pan-European investment scope and can invest EUR 5-20 million per portfolio company. UB FIGG’s team consists of highly experienced experts in the forest industry, corporate finance and growth entrepreneurship.

Through its investments, the fund helps the bio-based industries to create solutions to mitigate climate change. UB FIGG is a signatory of Operating Principles for Impact Management and reports on the environmental and climate impact of its investments.

For more information, please visit ubfigg.com.

We offer you an inspiring place at the centre of the renewable transition, with room to take on responsibilities according to your abilities, great teammates, and competitive compensation.


Key responsibilities

  • Contribute to all stages of investment sourcing and management, where appropriate

  • Participate in meetings with potential investees, advisors, and other stakeholders

  • Prepare cash flow and return analyses as part of the screening process of new investment opportunities

  • Monitor and support reporting on the development of portfolio companies

  • Participate in work with the management teams of portfolio companies, where appropriate

  • Analyse investment opportunities and market trends

  • Assist in the preparation of Investment Committee papers and other internal or external presentations

  • Participate in due diligence processes regarding potential investments, where appropriate


Requirements

  • Completed internship within private equity, venture capital, investment banking, management consulting or equivalent. Several completed internships considered an advantage

  • At least two years of studies with excellent grades from a reputable university. A field such as finance, accounting, engineering, mathematics or equivalent is preferred

  • Exceptional motivation and commitment to perform the required duties

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Excellent written and spoken English

  • International work or study experience considered an advantage


How to apply

Please apply by 1 March 2026. Positions will be filled when suitable candidates are found.

For more information, please contact:

Henri Virkkunen

Investment Manager, UB FIGG

henri.virkkunen@unitedbankers.com

Department
Private Equity
Locations
Helsinki

Helsinki

We take care of our employees

  • Lunch, recreational and commuting benefits

    We support daily well-being at work by offering lunch, recreational and commuting benefits. 

  • Extensive occupational health services

    We take care of the well-being of our employees by offering high-quality and comprehensive occupational health care services. 

  • Home care service when your child falls ill

    We support our employees with families by offering the opportunity for a care service when their children fall ill. 

  • Remote work possibility

    We work flexibly both at the office and at home. 

Team UB

We achieved the “Finland's most inspiring workplaces” recognition in 2022. This is a source of pride for us, as the recognition signals both the high degree of dedication of the personnel and the long-term and inclusive development of the company's operations.

When UB employees describe their workplace, the words that often come up are developing, professional, flexible, reliable and fair.


Private Equity · Helsinki

UB FIGG Visiting Associate

Internship positions at a private equity fund investing in innovative growth companies accelerating the use of renewable bio-based materials

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