Group Finance Trainee

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

The Global Finance Trainee programme in DNV is an excellent way to launch your career within finance, business, and economics!

As a Global Finance Trainee in DNV, you will build competence within finance, business and economics, more specifically in the areas of strategy, business controlling, accounting, commercial management and business analysis. The trainee programme offers you a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive understanding of the exciting opportunities and critical challenges in DNV from different perspectives of the company.

The programme generally consists of three eight-month rotations, where at least one rotation will be outside Norway. The traineeship provides on–the–job training, and we seek to individually design the programme based on your qualifications and learning needs, combined with DNV’s strategic focus and competence requirements.

Upon completion of the trainee programme, you will be offered a relevant role within the company, either abroad or in Norway.

Start date: August 2026.

What we offer

• Career and development. The possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV are extensive. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, competence sharing and professional and personal development.
  
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working and have a focus on work/life balance for our employees.
  
• Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. You may also join employee associations to establish networks through social and professional activities. Our largest society CONNECT throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
  
• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, health services, and competitive pension, insurance, in addition to a global profit share scheme.

By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. You will also be part of a culture where our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we act towards each other, our customers and how we perform our work.

At our Høvik office outside Oslo we are located in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities located on our premises.

It is also worth noting that we have free parking, and offer free shuttle buses from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

We are seeking graduates who will have completed a relevant master’s degree by summer 2026 at the latest. You should have strong academic results, a keen interest in an international career, and ideally have no more than two years of full-time work experience.

Preferred educational fields:

• Business Administration/Management
• Finance/Accounting

Personal qualities:

Given the nature of DNV’s business and organizational structure, it is essential to recruit qualified individuals with a strong desire for an international career within the company. This trainee programme is part of DNV’s recruitment strategy, aimed at filling financial positions in Norway and worldwide.

As a person you would typically fit into one or more of the following descriptions:

• You have great people skills and can talk to anyone, anywhere
• You're open-minded and curious, taking initiative and working well with others
• You are a quick learner and data smart
• You love tackling tough problems and are dedicated and creative in finding solutions
• You have strong academic results and see yourself as analytical, organized, and methodical
• Last but not least, you are fluent in English, both verbal and written

Please register your CV and attachments electronically and include your diplomas and transcripts along with your cover letter. The application must be submitted in English. Only applications that include all requested attachments and are submitted through this portal will be considered.

Posting deadline: Monday 21 April midnight CET