A day as a Junior Associate at Nordic Issuing
When I tell friends what I do, I often get the question: What exactly is a share issue?
The truth is that before I started here, I barely knew myself. Now I know that what I work with definitely isn’t about “just filling out paperwork,” but about being part of processes that determine how companies grow, raise capital, and reshape their ownership structure. These are business-critical details that have to be correct — every single time.
My name is Ebba Cederström, and I study economics while working part-time at Nordic Issuing as a Junior Associate. Join me for a workday that offers a behind-the-scenes look.
08:00 – Focus from the First Minute
My day usually begins by logging in and reviewing ongoing share issues — for example, a rights issue where investors have subscribed for new shares. I check transaction flows, update systems, and ensure that the right individuals receive the correct number of shares.
Small things, you might think. But for our clients, an incorrectly registered subscription could mean that important funds don’t arrive on time, or that shares aren’t delivered as planned. What I do therefore affects both the company and its investors — directly. Every now and then, I’m struck by how much is actually at stake.
10:30 – Ongoing Investor Contact
Throughout the workday, I sometimes have direct contact with investors — it might be someone wondering why they haven’t yet seen their shares in their account, or how a convertible instrument should be registered. Being able to respond clearly and confidently is an important part of the job.
Some investors have never participated in a share issue before. In those cases, it’s our job to guide them and explain the process.
13:00 – Humble Before the Task
As someone new to the industry, my workdays naturally also involve shadowing my senior colleagues — observing and learning. Since I’m still studying, it’s incredibly valuable to see theories and models from school translated into real business practice.
You might think that working 60% alongside full-time studies would be demanding, but being here at work actually makes my studies more efficient. The “aha” moments come closer together.
15:00 – Real Impact, Bit by Bit
By the end of the workday, I may have helped deliver shares in a directed issue, had a dialogue with Euroclear, and answered a question from a concerned investor. What I do may not always be visible externally — but every detail truly matters to everyone involved.
17:00 – Wrapping Up the Day
Before the day ends, I like to plan for tomorrow and structure the work ahead. I may only be at the beginning of my career, but already being involved in company growth, changes in ownership structures, and investor relations to help raise new capital is incredibly stimulating work.