Associate Consultant

Associate Consultant

Work for one of the leading European consultancies specialised in project financing.

About Nordic Innovators

We are a rapidly growing grant and project financing consultancy, headquartered in Copenhagen (Denmark), with 70 professionals working from our offices in Denmark, Spain (Malaga) and Norway (Bergen). We are a trusted advisor to a large group of European companies and universities, working across multiple sectors and technology areas throughout the challenging capital raising process.

Since our inception in October 2013, we have grown quickly and established the Nordic Innovators brand as a market leader in our home markets in Norway and Denmark with regards to national and European grant consultancy services. To date we have supported clients from 24 different countries and raised more than 1 billion for our clients across EU and national funding programmes.

We assist our clients in all product life phases, from identification of the optimal funding programme to the application process, Grant Agreement Process and all aspects of project administration and implementation. Our success with helping clients attract grants has given us a stellar reputation with large enterprises, particularly within the green energy domain, leading to several framework agreements for their entire project portfolio.

Are you interested in joining our team of technical experts? Are you keen to take part in the latest innovations shaping a better future? Would you like to join a professional, fun, and dynamic team?  

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Associate Consultant to join our team and work with companies developing cutting-edge technologies across Europe. You should be excited about taking on new challenges, looking to use your initiative, and be highly proactive.

You will play a crucial role in assisting our clients during the preparation of proposals for their innovative projects for various national and EU funding programmes, drawing on your educational background and technical knowledge.

You will work under the guidance of your Team Manager and Senior Consultants, who will help to develop, train and mentor you to become part of our growing and successful team that are consistently managing high quality funding proposals for our European and Spanish client base.

This job opportunity will facilitate your professional development as we are a company focused on personal growth, knowledge sharing and employee development. 

Responsibilities

• Assist our Consultants and Seniors in developing and writing project proposals that align with our clients´ innovation objectives and the programmes´ evaluation criteria.
• Assist our Consultants and Seniors in communicating with our clients and gathering information.
• Provide constructive feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and documentation for applications.
• Maintain regular communication with the team, providing updates on the status of the applications and addressing any inquiries or concerns.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in innovation, technology, and funding opportunities.
• Contribute to Nordic Innovators as a whole.

Candidate requirements

• Work permit in Spain or Denmark.

• Bachelor´s or master´s degree in a field such as Computer Science, Physics, Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, Renewable Energies, Chemistry, or a similar subject.
• Fluency in English (C1 written and spoken) is a requirement.
• Any additional qualifications in business or finance (e.g. MBA) would be advantageous but is not a requirement.
• Project management experience would be advantageous but is not a requirement.
• Ability to analyse complex information, identify key insights, and provide actionable recommendations.
• A team player who contributes to the existing positive working environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and internal teams.

• Proactive and able to work independently.

What we offer

• You'll have an opportunity to work with great, innovative clients from all over Europe and help transform their ideas into reality.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
• Remote, hybrid, or presential working models in Spain or Denmark.
• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development and training.
• Possibility to work with an international diverse group of fantastic and extremely driven people (over 25 nationalities), with backgrounds in science, business, and humanities.
• Team events and social activities.
• Trust, freedom, ownership, and responsibility.

How to apply?

Please submit your CV and cover letter via our careers portal. 

Nordic Innovators is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regards to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status.

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