Business Sweden

Intern, Kuala Lumpur

Are you interested in international business development and management consulting? Do you want to get insight into Business Sweden’s work to help Swedish companies grow global sales? And do you want to get experience from one of the most exciting and fastest growing regions in the world? If so – apply for our open position as an intern today!

The internship period is September 2024 until January 2025. You need to be enrolled at a Swedish University during your internship.

Who we are

At Business Sweden, we do management consulting with a higher purpose: to contribute to the welfare of society by accelerating the growth of Swedish companies abroad and by helping international companies to invest and expand in Sweden. In Kuala Lumpur, we have a great team in place with many years of experience from a range of sectors.

What we do

Business Sweden is partly owned by the Swedish Government and private industry, a partnership that provides access to contacts and networks at all levels.

Our Kuala Lumpur office is part of the South and Southeast Asia Team, working in close cooperation with the other offices in the regions, such as Singapore, Hanoi and New Delhi.

We help Swedish companies expand in Asia by advising them on market dynamics, local partners, regulatory landscape, M&A and more. We cover several markets and industries – from life sciences, energy, transportation, and telecom to retail, food and fintech!

Business Sweden Malaysia

Business Sweden opened its office in Kuala Lumpur in 2005. We offer local support and advise Swedish companies how to strategically expand their business in the area. Malaysia has long been a central trade partner for Sweden. With a stable business climate, strong growth and a strategic location in Southeast Asia, it is the perfect place for Swedish companies that want to expand to other parts in the region.

The country is multicultural, there is an openness to do business with international companies, and English is the natural business language. Many companies choose to start their Southeast Asia adventure in Malaysia, as setting up operations is easy and relatively cost efficient.

Why internship at Business Sweden?

As an intern at our Kuala Lumpur office, you will get the opportunity to gain insight in our business by actively participating in our projects and quickly becoming a part of our team. Your tasks will consist of everything from research and participating in the delivery of projects and events to creating material for industry and market reports, as well as media monitoring and lead generation.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a high-performing team and collaborative culture, in an intellectually stimulating environment and is self-motivated, curious, and with a positive “can-do attitude”.

The internship is unpaid and full-time; thus it must be part of your education and be CSN-financed or equivalent.

Skills and Requirments

What we expect from you

Higher academic studies, preferably during the Master of Science in Business, Administration or/and Engineering including international experience.
You are result-oriented, analytical and with a strong drive and an ability to handle new challenges
Self-motivator with social and team-working skills and cultural adaptiveness.
A high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English
Proficiency in Swedish is highly meriting.

What you can expect from us

Challenging and diverse work tasks.
International clients and colleagues.
Exposure to multiple markets and sectors.
Being welcomed as a part of the team expected to assist in daily operations.
Unique insight into a different work and business culture
Working in a global context

Are you ready to take on this challenge?
Send in your application as soon as possible as we will be screening applicants on a continuous basis.