Attract U.S. companies to invest and expand in Sweden, positioning Sweden as the natural gateway for U.S. innovators into Europe.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in consulting, investment promotion, business development, consulting, VC/PE, corporate development, or industry roles within applied AI, deep tech, defense/space, or robotics.
- Proven success in international business development or investment attraction (FDI), with the ability to pitch complex value propositions and convert leads into tangible projects.
- Experience engaging senior-level decision-makers across corporate, government, and research environments.
- High level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of U.S. companies and investors exploring opportunities to expand to Sweden.
- Lead investment dialogues from first contact through project realization.
- Develop compelling business cases showcasing Sweden’s industrial strengths, innovation capacity, and talent base.
- Represent Sweden at leading technology and investment events across the U.S. and Europe.
- Collaborate closely with Team Sweden partners, including embassies, consulates, innovation agencies, and industry leaders.
- Strengthen ecosystem partnerships and drive tangible results for both U.S. companies and the Swedish economy.
- Engage frequently with visionary founders, investors, and global corporations within the transatlantic innovation corridor between Silicon Valley and Sweden.
Other
- Education: Relevant academic degree in business, political science, or related field.
- Strong professional network spanning industry, government, and academia in both Sweden and the U.S., or the ability to build one quickly.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the U.S. and quarterly to Sweden for collaboration and alignment.
- Experience working in an international environment or living abroad.
- Proficiency in written and spoken Swedish language.
