Associate, Oslo
- Application Deadline: Aug. 31, 2026
- Oslo
- Hybrid
Do you have a strong drive for helping companies grow internationally? Would you like to work at the intersection of business, diplomacy, and international growth while interacting with executives, entrepreneurs, and public stakeholders? Business Sweden is looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial Associate to join our team in Oslo.
This is a unique opportunity to support Swedish companies expanding into Norway, help build cross-border business partnerships, and contribute to projects that drive trade, investment, and innovation across the Nordic region.
Business Sweden works with leading multinational companies, scale-ups, and innovative SMEs across a wide range of industries. Our advisory services include market entry and growth strategies, partner and customer identification, business development, public affairs support, and commercial opportunities linked to major industrial and societal transformations.
From our office in Oslo, you will join a small and ambitious team while being part of Business Sweden's global organization spanning more than 40 markets worldwide. You will gain exposure to senior decision-makers, international business challenges, and some of the most dynamic sectors shaping the future, including defence & security, energy transition, healthcare, digitalization, industrial transformation, and sustainable infrastructure.
Your responsibilities
The role includes both strategic, tactic and operational responsibilities including:
- Collecting, analyzing, and presenting market intelligence and business insights
- Supporting Swedish companies in identifying customers, partners, and growth opportunities in Norway
- Managing interactions with clients, industry stakeholders, and public-sector representatives
- Supporting consulting projects through market research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and project delivery
- Supporting sales activities through prospecting, lead generation, proposal development, and client dialogues
- Preparing and arranging executive events, trade delegations, roundtable discussions, and B2B meetings
- Building expertise within priority industries and growth sectors
- Driving your own initiatives while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team
The role offers a steep learning curve, significant responsibility, and direct exposure to senior executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.
The role is based in Oslo, 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
We are looking for someone who is curious, driven, and eager to make an impact.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly, and you enjoy combining analytical problem-solving with business development and client interaction.
Core competencies and collaborative skills
- Strong personal drive, accountability, and ownership
- Commercially minded with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- A positive and solution-oriented attitude
- Ability to collaborate effectively while also working independently
- A willingness to learn and develop quickly
- Voice your own ideas and share opinions. Show appreciation for different perspectives
Formal requirements
- Master of science in Business, Economics, Engineering, Political Science, International relations or equivalent
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience, including internships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You have a high level of proficiency in English. Swedish and / or Norwegian language skills are highly meriting
It is a plus
- If you have experience in consulting, business development, sales or project management
- If you have experience in working with start-ups or international organisations
- With experience or interest in sectors such as defence, energy, healthcare, technology, mobility, or sustainability
Application
Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis.
Join us and help Swedish companies capture opportunities in one of Sweden's most important export markets.
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.
Kacper Pierzynowski | Contact Person
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