Summer job: Trainee, Growth Accelerator

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 our Growth Accelerator team in Helsinki.

Our Growth Accelerator team is facilitating Kemira’s growth by helping the company to expand to new business areas and by leading critical growth projects and partnerships. We are building a leading portfolio of innovative renewable products for our customers. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Growth Accelerator team plays an important role in enabling Kemira’s sustainably transformation in both our existing markets and in leveraging our capabilities in new circularity driven markets.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the commercialization of novel renewable and biobased chemical solutions in new and adjacent markets

• Conducting analyses of markets, competition, landscapes and technologies to provide actionable insights for the commercialization of new technologies

• Researching relevant legislations and assessing their impact on our business opportunities

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Ongoing or recently completed master’s program studies in business (e.g. strategy, industrial management, finance) or a technical field (e.g., engineering, chemicals, textiles, paper, water treatment)

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to structure information, synthesize data, and offer valuable insights

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Fluency in English; additional languages are considered as a plus

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 seasons 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 summer period, tailored to accommodate your study schedule

• International and inclusive working environment

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

For more information, please contact Manager, Strategic Marketing Alicia Le by email alicia.le@kemira.com or by phone +358 40 6421 855.

Please apply with CV no later than 29 February, 2024 at kemira.com/careers.