Description
As a Senior Public Affairs Specialist - Finland, you will support and help deliver Nebius' public affairs strategy at national, regional and local levels.
You will build trusted relationships with the President’s Office, Prime Minister’s Office, relevant ministries, Parliament and government agencies, while developing strong partnerships with municipalities, regional authorities, economic-development bodies, universities and communities.
Working closely with all Nebius sites in Finland, including Mäntsälä and Lappeenranta, you will connect national policy engagement with local delivery, support Nebius' strategic investment and infrastructure priorities, strengthen our license to operate and position the company as a responsible, long-term partner in Finland.
Key Responsibilities:
- National government engagement: Support the development and execution of Nebius' public affairs strategy in Finland. Build relationships with the President’s Office, Prime Minister’s Office, relevant ministries, Parliament and government agencies.
- Regional and local engagement: Maintain close contact with all Nebius sites in Finland, including Mäntsälä and Lappeenranta, and drive engagement with mayors, municipalities, regional authorities, economic-development agencies, universities and communities.
- Infrastructure and regulatory support: Anticipate and address public affairs issues related to data-centre development, grid access, electricity taxation, permitting, planning and environmental requirements.
- Strategic advocacy and coalition building: Develop policy positions on AI infrastructure, cloud, industrial competitiveness, strategic autonomy, energy and sustainability.
- Executive advice and internal alignment: Provide leadership with concise advice on political developments, stakeholder priorities, risks and opportunities.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
- At least five years of relevant experience in public affairs, government relations, public policy, political advisory or external relations.
- Finnish government engagement experience and a strong understanding of decision-making within the President’s Office, Prime Minister’s Office, ministries, Parliament, municipalities and public administration.
- Proven national, regional and local operating capability, including the ability to connect political strategy with infrastructure delivery and community engagement.
- Relevant sector experience in technology, AI, cloud infrastructure, data centres, energy, telecommunications, industrial development or another regulated infrastructure sector.
- Excellent political judgment, discretion and stakeholder presence, with strong writing, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
- Fluency in Finnish and English, with the ability to prepare clear policy materials and represent Nebius in both languages.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and ownership
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams