Senior Public Affairs Specialist

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

As a Senior Public Affairs Specialist - Finland, you will support and help deliver Nebius' public affairs strategy at national, regionaland 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, universitiesand communities. Working closely with all Nebiussites in Finland, including Mäntsäläand 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. The role has no fixed location requirement and involves regular travel to all Nebiussites in Finland and meetings with national, regionaland local stakeholders. 

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, Parliamentand government agencies. Prepare leadership engagement and secure support for Nebius' investment, AI infrastructureand skills initiatives.
• Regional and local engagement. Maintain close contact with all Nebiussites in Finland, including Mäntsäläand Lappeenranta, and drive engagement with mayors, municipalities, regional authorities, economic-development agencies, universitiesand communities. Develop initiatives that support local employment, NebiusAcademy, educationand community partnerships. Coordinate public-sectorparticipation in site openings and investment announcements.
• Infrastructure and regulatory support. Anticipate and address public affairs issues related to data-centredevelopment, grid access, electricity taxation, permitting, planning and environmental requirements. Engage with relevant authorities, Fingrid, local grid operatorsand energy partners. Support advocacy on predictable investment conditions, waste-heat reuseand community impact, and translate policy developments into clear business recommendations.
• Strategic advocacy and coalition building. Develop policy positions on AI infrastructure, cloud, industrial competitiveness, strategic autonomy, energyand sustainability. Position Nebius’ investments in terms of their contribution to Finland’s AI capabilities, research, skillsand economic development. Build coalitions with industry associations, technology and energy partners, think tanks and universities.
• Executive advice and internal alignment. Provide leadership with concise advice on political developments, stakeholder priorities, risksand opportunities. Prepare briefings, talking pointsand policy materials, and coordinate closely with Infrastructure, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Finance, HR, Sustainabilityand commercial teams. 

Key Qualifications & Experience

Must-have requirements: 

• At least five years of relevant experience: inpublic affairs, government relations, public policy, political advisoryor external relations.
• Finnish government engagement experience: and a strong understanding of decision-making within the President’s Office, Prime Minister’s Office, ministries, Parliament, municipalitiesand public administration.
• Proven national, regionaland 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 developmentor another regulated infrastructure sector.
• Excellent political judgment, discretionand stakeholder presence: with strong writing, presentationand stakeholder-management skills.
• Fluency in Finnish and English: with the ability to prepare clear policy materials and represent Nebius in both languages. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience supporting major investment or infrastructure projects, including permitting, grid access, electricity taxation, waste-heat reuse, employmentor regional-developmentmatters. 

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

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire. 

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.