An intern to our EU division

We are seeking an intern to work in our EU division. During your internship your tasks will include conducting varied and interesting research assignments. As an intern, you will support EK’s advocacy work, particularly in matters related to EU funding and international competitiveness. Your duties will include, among other things, preparing reports, mapping companies’ perspectives and participating in advocacy work related to EU funding and the next EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework as well as EU regulation.

In EK’s new strategy, EU affairs have been given an even more central role. Through our active EU-advocacy, we try to influence EU decision-making so that the needs of Finnish companies, investments, and jobs are met as well as possible. Part of our team works at our Brussels office – we have been active in the EU capital for more than 50 years.

This is a full-time summer job from June until the end of August 2026. Work will primarily be carried out at our office at Eteläranta 10.

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

• Studies in, for example, economics, political science or social sciences.
• Interest in EU politics and public affairs.
• Initiative, teamwork skills, and strong abilities for independent work.
• Fluent communication in English; other language skills are considered an advantage.
• EU expertise is considered an advantage.

We offer you:

• Excellent learning opportunities. You will be able to deepen your expertise in a well-known influencer organisation.
• Great networking opportunities. You will have the chance to build your network among top experts from various fields.
• Skilled and friendly colleagues. With us, work is not only professional but also relaxed and enjoyable.
• An office at the best location in the city, at Eteläranta 10.
• A paid employment relationship and excellent benefits. These include, among others, a lunch benefit, exercise and culture benefit, commuting benefit, comprehensive occupational health services, and a gym at the office.

Apply for the position through our recruitment system no later than Friday 13.2.2026. Please attach your cover letter, CV, and transcript of records to your application. We will keep all applicants informed as the recruitment proceeds. We will review applications already during the application period and conduct interviews at our office in Eteläranta during weeks 8–9. We hope you will be able to start working at the beginning of June 2026. The position is a fixed-term summer job and lasts for 3 months.

For more information about the position, please contact our EU director Lotta Nymann-Lindegren on Friday 6.2.2026 from 2pm to 3pm and on Tuesday 10.2.2026 from 9am to 10am at +358 40 509 6527.

The Confederation of Finnish Industries EK is the advocate for Finnish businesses and a driver of societal reform. Together with our member associations, which represent various sectors, we help build a society where Finnish companies innovate and grow, provide employment, and help finance the welfare state. Our main job is to influence political decision-making and legislative processes, as well as to support these by participating in public debate. Our activities are guided by the principles of a market economy, responsibility, and entrepreneurship.

We seek talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities. We want to promote diversity within our working community. EK is a house of top professionals and great colleagues.