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Position: Strategy & Market Intelligence Trainee - Industrial AI and 5G

Job description

Finland is one of the world’s leading industrial economies – but which industries are ready to accelerate their transformation with AI-powered automation, industrial 5G and autonomous operations? Which enterprise should DNA prioritize, and how can we become their trusted growth and innovation partner?

DNA Corporate Business is looking for an ambitious Strategy & Market Intelligence Trainee to help us answer these questions. During a 4-5-month internship, you will work on one of DNA’s key strategic growth initiatives, helping us understand where the biggest opportunities for industrial transformation lie and how DNA should compete in this rapidly evolving market.

This is not a typical trainee role. You will work directly with senior business leaders, enterprise customers and technology partners on a consulting-style strategy project that will help shape DNA’s future direction in industrial AI, automation and 5G.

The preferred starting date is 1 September 2026, although the exact start date can be agreed separately.

Working time can vary between 75% and 100% (part-time to full-time), depending on your stage of studies.

The position is based in Helsinki, but you can work remotely according to DNA’s flexible work concept.

YOUR KEY JOB DESCRIPTION

As the Strategy and Market Intelligence trainee, you will conduct in-depth strategic assessment of Finnish industry’s readiness for AI-powered automation and industrial digitalization.

Working together with experienced business and technology professionals, you will:

  • Conduct consulting-style market research and strategic analysis of Finnish industries

  • Identify early adopters of industrial AI/automation, 5G and IoT

  • Assess market attractiveness, customer readiness and competitive dynamics

  • Interview enterprise customers, technology partners and industry experts

  • Visit selected industrial sites to understand operational challenges and digitization opportunities

  • Collect, analyse and synthesise information from public and private sources

  • Develop a fact-based business case and strategic recommendations for DNA’s management

Your research will explore topics such as:

  • High-value enterprise use cases for AI, 5G and IoT

  • Investments in industrial automation and physical AI

  • Data, connectivity and digital infrastructure readiness

  • Organisational capabilities, skills and transformation readiness

  • Operational Technology (OT) maturity

  • Early adopter industries and market opportunities

  • Business models and go-to-market opportunities for DNA

Your work will be part of DNA’s Corporate Business unit strategic initiative Industry Grid 5G  and directly contribute to decisions on where and how DNA should invest and grow its enterprise business.

WHAT A SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

By the end of your internship, you will have delivered:

  • A comprehensive assessment of Finnish industry’s readiness for AI-powered transformation

  • A prioritisation of industries and customer segments that DNA should target

  • Strategic recommendations on where and how DNA should compete in industrial 5G

  • An executive presentation to senior management

Most importantly, you will have completed a project demonstrating analytical thinking, structured problem solving and strategic business insight - experience that is highly valued in consulting, technology and strategy careers.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

This internship offers the opportunity to work on a real strategic business challenge with visible impact:

  • Work directly with senior business leaders on strategic decision-making

  • Lead a consulting-style market study from problem definition to executive recommendations

  • Meet customers, technology companies and industry experts across Finland

  • Gain first-hand insight into industrial automation and digital transformation

  • Develop skills valued in junior roles within consulting, IT and strategy

  • Receive mentoring from experienced business leaders

  • Have opportunity to turn this work into a high-quality university thesis

As stated in our employer promise we want to offer you a humane workplace where everyone can be one-of-a-kind as part of our community. Our values fast, bold and straightforward can be seen in our everyday lives. DNA strives to provide an excellent place to work, and we are constantly aiming to improve our practices as an employer to meet this goal.

WE BELIEVE YOU’LL SUCCEED IF YOU

  • Enjoy solving complex business problems

  • Have a naturally curious and analytical mindset

  • Like turning large amounts of data into clear insights

  • Can work independently while collaborating effectively with others

  • Communicate confidently with business and technical stakeholders

  • Are interested in AI, automation, digital technologies or telecommunications

  • Enjoy taking ownership and making an impact

We welcome applications from:

  • Final-year Bachelor students

  • Master students

  • Recent graduates

with studies in areas such as:

  • Business

  • Economics

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Computer Science / Information Systems / Data Science

  • or another relevant field.

English is our working language. Finnish is considered an advantage but is not required.

At DNA, we are eager to explore the opportunities that artificial intelligence brings to our work, and we value candidates who share this interest. If you've applied AI in your previous roles, you'll definitely stand out!

JOIN US – WE ARE ALREADY WAITING FOR YOU!

Please apply via our recruitment system by 27 July 2026. If you have any questions regarding the role or DNA, please contact Ieva Martinkenaite, ieva.martinkenaite@dna.fi or +4746410838.

Please submit your application in English.

ABOUT DNA

DNA is one of the leading telecommunications companies in Finland. Our purpose is to connect you to what matters most. We offer connections, services and devices for homes and workplaces, contributing to the digitalisation of society. Already for years, DNA customers have been among the world leaders in mobile data usage. DNA has about 3.7 million subscriptions in its fixed and mobile communications networks. The company has been awarded numerous times as an excellent employer and family-friendly workplace. In 2025, our total revenue was EUR 1 128 million, and we employ about 1,600 people around Finland. DNA is a part of Telenor Group, a leading telecommunications company across the Nordics. More information: www.dna.fi, Facebook @DNA.fi and LinkedIn @DNA-Oyj.

DNA's award-winning work culture is based on freedom and is built on trust.  With us you have the freedom to shine as you are and achieve great things together with others. We appreciate employees from different kind of backgrounds regardless of age, gender, appearance, heritage, who they love or how they see the world.

Click the links below to find out more about DNA and things that may be of interest to you.

Application period

Tue Jun 30 00:00:00 EEST 2026 - Mon Jul 27 23:59:59 EEST 2026

Employment type

Hybridi

Location

Helsinki

Application link

 

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