Job Description

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 Market Exploration and Development, Business & Portfolio Management team in our New Ventures and Services unit in Helsinki. 

In this role you will be responsible for

• Conducting market studies including legislations, competition, key customers, key technologies, customer needs etc. to provide actionable insights for the exploration, development and commercialization of our new technologies and entry to growth markets
• Supporting the creation of internal materials, for example, management presentations, strategy documents, case studies, new product launch presentations, onboarding materials, workshop materials etc
• Estimate market sizes and developing business cases for selected new growth areas, new technologies and new products

What we expect from you 

• Background in industrial engineering, strategy, or finance
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to structure information, synthesize data, and offer valuable insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good PowerPoint and Excel skill
• Experiences conducting market studies, developing market intelligence reports, formulating go to market strategies, management presentations, organizing & facilitating workshops. Interest in learning about new industries(e.g., textiles, nonwovens, battery, water treatment)
• Fluency in English, additional languages are considered as a plus
• A team player, a curious and growth-driven mindset

What you can expect from us

• Front seat to drive the growth strategy of Kemira with novel renewable and biobased chemical solutions in new markets
• Learning opportunities from business professionals in a collaborative environment
• Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote, in a hybrid work culture 
• International, inclusive and caring working environment 

This is a temporary trainee position during the summer months for approximately 3 to 4 months.

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

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira! Apply via www.kemira.com/careers by 15 February, 2026. Please attach your resume to the application. We are going through the applications and might make decisions during the application period. Therefore, please send your application as soon as possible.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com