Associate, Oslo

Business Sweden; Oslo; On-site; NOK 540,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Sweden in Oslo is seeking a motivated Associate to join our team at the intersection of business, diplomacy and international growth. From our Oslo office you will support Swedish companies expanding into Norway and build cross-border partnerships.

You will work with executives, entrepreneurs and public stakeholders, gaining exposure to senior decision-makers while contributing to trade, investment, and innovation across the Nordic region.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Swedish and/or Norwegian language skills are highly meriting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to present market insights.
• Commercially minded with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Personal drive

Entrepreneurial mindset

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Curiosity and learning

Education

Master's degree in Business / Economics / Engineering / Political Science / International relations or equivalent

Job description

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.

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