Are you eager to develop your skills and gain hands-on experience within one of the world’s leading professional services organisations? Are you ready to build your career in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)?

We are looking for motivated students who are finalising their studies or recent graduates to join our Transaction Services team as a Trainee in Helsinki. The full-time Trainee position begins at the beginning of January 2027 and lasts around 5 to 6 months. Many Trainees continue with us into permanent roles after their Trainee period.

Our Transaction Services team is a core part of Deloitte’s broader M&A offering, providing buy and sell-side advisory services related to corporate acquisitions and divestitures with a focus on financial due diligence. This involves analysing the target company’s financial results, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flows.

As a Trainee, you will assist our professionals with due diligence and client engagements, deepening your expertise in financial analysis, client deliverables, and M&A processes. You will be an integral part of the team, gaining a unique foundation for your career in M&A.

We have a low-hierarchy team with a collaborative team spirit, dedicated to supporting and mentoring our young talents. By joining us, you will work alongside experts from diverse fields, build your network within Deloitte both in Finland and globally. Read more about the Trainee period in general here.

Why Deloitte?

💚 As a Trainee, you will have a meaningful impact on the development of the industry and your career path according to your own interests and strengths.

💚 You will be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment where your people leader, buddy, and experienced colleagues guide and inspire you.

💚 Our flexible working conditions allow you to work in a hybrid model at our office, client sites, and remotely.

What do we hope from you?

If you are excited by the job description, result-oriented, diligent, and eager to build your career in mergers and acquisitions, you might be the Transaction Services Trainee we are looking for!

We also hope that you have:

• An excellent academic record preferably in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and interest towards learning and applying analytical and AI tools in your work
• Fluency in English is required. Strong Finnish language skills are a significant advantage in this role.

Preferred candidates have completed their bachelor’s degree and are either finalising their master’s degree studies or have recently graduated.

To be considered for this Trainee position, a prerequisite is that you are currently allowed to work in Finland, holding a valid residence permit if required.

🕒 When: Apply now or by Sunday, 13 September at the latest.

👉 How: Please submit your application through our recruitment system, including your CV, cover letter, and your most recent academic transcript or degree certificate. We are particularly interested in hearing why you are excited about this Trainee position.

💬 Interviews: In the first stage, selected candidates will be invited to record short video answers to a few questions. In the second step, chosen candidates will be invited for further interviews around a short case. Before the interviews, we will also ask you to complete a short suitability assessment. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for weeks 39–40, but we will begin interviews during the application period.

📞 Questions about the role: If you have any questions about the Trainee position or Deloitte as an employer, you can contact Vili Mäkelä (+358 50 466 4885) on Thursday, 3 September, between 14.00 – 15.00 and Wednesday, 9 September, between 10.00 – 11.00.

📩 Questions about the recruitment process: General answers to questions about the recruitment process can be found here. If you did not find the answer you were looking for, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected].

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We look forward to receiving your application!

Together makes progress

At Deloitte, we value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences, as they enable us to effectively solve complex challenges for our clients. We encourage you to apply for the position if you believe your skills can contribute to our team’s success.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside over 450,000 colleagues globally and nearly 900 colleagues in Finland across Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, and Consulting services. At Deloitte, it’s all about people, each with something special to offer. We collaborate closely with one another and with our clients, making great things happen. That’s how we create real change.

Deloitte is where you’ll find unlimited opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential, together.