Job Description:
Airbus' team plays a vital role in supporting those who secure, preserve, prevent, and defend. With a profound expertise in crafting mission-critical solutions, we're not just changing the game in aerospace, we are creating a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.
We offer advanced communication and collaboration solutions, compliant with the highest standards of security and reliability, both for mission and business critical users. And we need new minds to join our journey to break the borders of the ordinary.
By joining our trainee programme, you accumulate expertise that becomes the powerful force propelling your career forward. If you're interested in exploring and working within a multicultural workplace with unique opportunities, this is your chance.
Read more about your job as our Business Analyst Trainee!
Do you have a passion for identifying untapped market potential and driving commercial growth? We are seeking a highly proactiveBusiness Analyst Trainee. This position is dedicated to supporting business expansion: identifying new public safety market segments, gathering customer feedback, supporting the global community of business analysts and building the ecosystem of tomorrow.
You will act as an operational support and strategic scout, translating market signals into actionable growth strategies. If you have the "grit" to navigate global markets and the curiosity to improve efficiency or discover new revenue streams, this opportunity is for you.
About the team:
The Business Analytics team is a high-impact, global technical sales team operating at the front line of our customer relationships. We empower our customers with deep technical expertise, helping them solve their most complex operational challenges.
By serving as a strategic bridge between the market and our organization, we translate real-world feedback into critical market insights. These insights directly support our internal teams in driving innovation and refining our global strategy. We offer a truly international environment and a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to transforming market discovery into new business opportunities.
Key responsibilities
Business Intelligence & Strategy
Market Analysis: Conduct market and business analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Support the preparation of business cases
Consolidate complex information into actionable items, comprehensive reports, and high-impact presentations.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Collaborate closely and act as a bridge between Business Analytics, Product Management, and Sales Teams.
Provide continuous, qualified feedback on market demands to our Portfolio Business Management teams.
Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from various stakeholders.
Customer & Ecosystem Management
Customer Needs Discovery: Proactively engage with current and potential customers to uncover latent pain points, translating their operational challenges into clear business requirements and value-driven solutions.
Startup and Partner Scouting: Research and identify innovative startups and tech companies for potential partnership or integration within our public safety ecosystem.
Network Building: Actively participate in industry events and innovation hubs to expand our professional network and brand presence.
Market Strategy & Growth
Business Opportunity Mapping: support in "Go-to-Market" analysis to identify untapped customer segments and new revenue streams.
Entrepreneurial Research: Design and drive autonomous qualitative research to validate new business models and value propositions.
Pitch Support: Assist in creating high-impact pitch decks and business cases for internal and external stakeholders.
What we expect from you
You possess an entrepreneurial mindset: you see problems as opportunities, have curiosity and drive to innovate, and you have the "grit" required to navigate a global corporate environment with the agility of a startup.
The duration of this trainee period is ~8 months and will start preferably in May. The position is full-time during summer months 2026 and part-time (at least 3 days a week) during other times.
What is our Trainee Programme and what’s in it for you?
Our trainee programme boasts a long-standing transition of providing valuable insights for those in the early stages of their career. Click here to read more about our trainee programme and discover the valued experiences shared by both current and past trainees.
Our trainee programme is all about you – we offer a platform for your continual learning, possibilities for putting your learnings from academia into practice, the accumulation of meaningful work experiences, and networking opportunities. How does this manifest?
Harmonious work-life balance is a top priority for us. We’ll make sure that working with us seamlessly integrates into your daily life and studies.
As a trainee with us, you become an integral part of our team. Our culture fosters openness and humanity, embracing novel ideas, diverse viewpoints, and innovative approaches.
There are few companies quite like ours. Here, your role merges societal impact, and specialized expertise, offering a distinctive perspective in your field.
Our multicultural workspace and international business adds a unique flavor to your daily work life.
As a part of our trainee programme, you'll gain a broader understanding of us as an employer. We offer insights to our business through regular informative pop-ups and organize fun after-work activities tying you to our work community helping you to build your professional network.
Our trainees receive a salary based on study credits. Additionally, we provide benefits such as lunch, sports and culture benefits, comprehensive occupational health care, and a supportive work community where you are valued for being yourself.
Who do we see working in this trainee position?
Our trainee programme is aimed at those currently pursuing their studies at university or university of applied sciences. For this position, we hope that you pursue a Master's(M.Sc) or Bachelor degree in Business or Information Technology with valid student status throughout the duration of the employment.
Success in this role will be supported if you have the drive to develop commercial acumen, have interest in technology, along with broader ecosystem dynamics. We value an analytical and collaborative mindset, someone with strong problem-solving and organizational skills who can navigate the organizational literacy required to work within a global corporation while maintaining a "fail-fast" startup speed.
If you have experience in the following, it will be beneficial for this role:
Entrepreneurial Drive: Previous experience working within startups, participating in student societies, or launching your own independent projects.
Networking: A natural ability to build rapport and manage stakeholders ranging from technical founders to corporate executives.
Communication: Presenting complex data clearly and fluently in English
If you have already familiarized yourself with Google Workspace (specifically Sheets and Slides), or collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence, you'll have the opportunity to utilize these skills with us as you help bridge the gap between technical innovation and corporate strategy. Otherwise, we value your enthusiasm for personal development and growth. You're someone who dares to take initiative and follow through. If there's something you're unsure of or need assistance with, we're here to help. Success in our work comes from our collective efforts.
Our regulated environment and high expectations sometimes call for perseverance and resilience from us. We hope this doesn't scare you.
English serves as the working language. Our multicultural workplace offers you the chance to brush up on your language skills. Proficiency in other languages like Finnish, Swedish, German or French is also beneficial but not a requirement.
The position requires basic security clearance approval from Finnish authorities.
What happens next?
You can apply for this trainee position until 31st January 2026. Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter through the link provided below.
We aim to conduct the interviews in February (weeks 6-9) with the candidates best suited for the position.
If you have any questions regarding this position, working with us, your future supervisor, Ewa Wlodarczyk, will be happy to provide further information. You can reach her by phone (+358 44 5155878) on Friday January 23 or Monday January 26 at 9:00-10:00 EET.
We are thrilled to have you as part of our team – let us hear from you!
As a proven leader in the global aerospace sector, Airbus Group consists of three divisions: Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters and Defence & Space employing globally 134 000 employees.
In Finland, Airbus Defence and Space Oy employs around 370 people in Helsinki and Jyväskylä. Most of our employees work in the Public Safety and Security business unit. We support our customers in public safety organisations such as police, defence, fire & rescue, healthcare & hospitals, airports, transportation, oil & gas, and utilities, collaborating in a smart and secure manner. While offering hybrid solutions to support our customers on a smooth evolution path, we are playing an active role in shaping future communications and collaborations technology and setting the ground for new standards.
Read more about Airbus in Finland and about what we do.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Defence and Space Oy
Contract Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student
Job Family:
Support to Management
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