Associate / Consultant, Prague
- Prague
- Hybrid
Do you want to work in an entrepreneurial environment in a global organization and thrive on delivering value to clients within market expansion and growth? Take this opportunity to work in the intersection of business and diplomacy to help Swedish companies reach their full international potential! We are now looking for an Associate / Consultant to join our team in Prague.
Business Sweden works with leading Swedish multinational and mid-size companies, as well as start-ups across all industries and client´s business is often driven by digitalization, innovation, and sustainability. Our services include e.g. market entry & growth strategies including M&A, sales acceleration, public affairs and B2G, as well as supply chain. We help Swedish companies enter new markets, understand market dynamics, identify local partners, appreciate the regulatory landscape, and build out their services or product offering.
Role Overview
As an Associate/Consultant, you will support consulting engagements that help Swedish and international companies expand into new markets, improve competitiveness, and navigate complex international business environments. You will work closely with senior consultants, project managers, and clients, contributing analytical insights, market intelligence, and strategic recommendations.
This role offers a strong learning curve, exposure to international business environment, and the opportunity to work across industries and markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Support consulting projects related to market entry, growth strategy, export development, and foreign direct investment
- Conduct market and industry research, including competitor analysis, customer segmentation, and regulatory assessments
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to develop insights and recommendations
- Prepare presentations, reports, and client deliverables in collaboration with project teams
- Participate in client meetings, workshops, and internal project reviews
- Coordinate with Business Sweden’s international offices to gather local market insights
- Contribute to proposal development and internal knowledge sharing
- Support continuous improvement of methodologies and analytical tools
The role is based in Prague, but you will be expected to work with our teams and clients around the world, as required.
We apply probationary employment in all applicable positions.
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
Core competencies and collaborative skills
- Strong communication skills
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment
- Culturally aware and adaptable to diverse business contexts
- High level of professionalism and integrity
Formal requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, International Relations, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, preferably Czech, and meritoriously Swedish
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with data analysis tools is a plus
- Structured, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong interest in international business, trade, and economic development
Preferred qualifications
- At least 1-2 years of experience in consulting, strategy, market analysis, or international business
- Experience working in or with international markets
- Exposure to industries such as manufacturing, energy, technology, life sciences, or sustainability is an advantage
Application
Please submit your CV and cover letter in English as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis.
The candidate's experience will determine whether Associate or Consultant level is relevant.
Great Place to Work
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Global exchanges and career opportunities
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Exclusive focus on our client’s growth agenda
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Extensive responsibility
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Diversified teams with world class colleagues
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Training academy for continuous development
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Entrepreneurial environment
About the company
Diversity powering global growth
At Business Sweden we value and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive for a workplace where all colleagues can explore their full potential and contribute with their unique experiences. By embracing a wide range perspective, we can better drive sustainable growth and customer-centric excellence.
About Business Sweden
Business Sweden helps Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. With a unique mandate from the Swedish government and the business sector, we offer strategic advice and practical support in more than 40 markets worldwide.
Our mission is to help lay the foundation for sustainable, inclusive, and digital growth – in Sweden and around the world. We do this by providing startups, small- and medium sized companies and multinationals with tailored services, coupled with access to key stakeholders in the public and private spheres.
We help our clients build relationships, accelerate time-to-market, and comply with local standards and regulations. Visit business-sweden.com for more information.
OUR VALUESOur high performance culture rests on that all our employees live our core values. We will never have guidelines for every situation we will meet, but if all of us are guided by a strong sense of our values, we will always navigate in the right direction.
RESPONSIBILITYThis is the foundation of our culture. Taking responsibility is a way to show commitment to our work. We take ownership of the relationships with our clients and stay true to our word.
COLLABORATIONAlone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Collaboration knows no geographical borders. At Business Sweden, we act as one global team to create the best possible value for our clients.
IMPACTBy monitoring the world around us and identifying possibilities , we make a difference by helping companies to seize new, sustainable business opportunities. We create impact both for our clients and for Sweden.
Vitaliy Tsvyntarnyy | Contact Person
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