The Finnish Startup Community is an organization representing over 260 Finnish startups and growth companies. We bring entrepreneurs together to share knowledge and work towards improving the Finnish startup ecosystem. Our goal is to make Finland the best place in the world to establish and grow a startup, helping the sector become a strong pillar of the national economy.
Join the Finnish Startup Community as a Junior Analyst or Junior Economist!
We are looking for a hardworking and curious early-career professional with an interest in data analysis, research, and economic insights to join our team.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with unique statistical datasets to analyze startup companies in Finland. Your tasks will include collecting, processing, and analyzing data together with our Chief Economist. You will also be involved in conducting our quarterly Startup Barometer survey and analyzing its results. Additionally, you will contribute to economic reports, studies, and research projects.
A key part of your work will be using Statistics Finland’s registry data to produce insights on topics relevant to the startup community. You will also handle occasional data requests from stakeholders, member companies, and the Finnish government.
Above all, this role offers you the chance to apply your skills effectively while developing your career further.
Skills we expect for this position:
- Understanding of statistical methods
- Experience in collecting and compiling datasets
- Basic programming skills (e.g., Stata, Python, LaTeX)
- Ability to write analytical texts clearly and concisely
- Capacity to learn from research literature
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Proactive mindset
- Courage to explore complex and unfamiliar topics
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Interest in economic research and data
- Flexibility to work beyond your core skill set when necessary
We look forward to hearing from you!
Interested?
Send us your informal application, CV and salary request to riikka@startupyhteiso.com by January 24, 2025.