Internship, 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 January 2027 until June 2027. You need to be enrolled at a Swedish University during your internship. 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; therefore, it must be part of your education, be CSN‑financed or equivalent, and you must be insured through a Swedish university. The role is based in Kuala Lumpur, but you will be expected to work with our teams and clients around the world, as required. Skills & Requirements Core competencies and collaborative skillsDemonstrate commitment, honesty, and accountability in tasks.Provide support and take ownership to ensure high quality delivery on time.Collaborate effectively to achieve good results with a positive can-do attitude.Contribute to team spirit and transparent communication.A problem solver who easily adapts to new ways of working.Voice your own ideas and share opinions. Show appreciation for different perspectives. Formal requirementsHigher academic studies, preferably during the Master of Science in Business, Administration or/and Engineering including international experience.You need to be enrolled for an internship course at a Swedish University during your internshipA high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English.Proficiency in Swedish is highly meriting. ApplicationPlease submit your CV in English as soon as possible as we will be screening applications on a rolling basis. Your application will be handled confidentially. As part of our efforts to create a more fair and competence-based recruitment process, we have chosen to collaborate with Hubert.ai.Once you have submitted your application, you will immediately be invited to a chat-based initial interview with our virtual recruitment assistant, Hubert. The purpose of this interview is to make the selection process faster and more accurate. It does not replace a human interview, but serves as a first step to help us create better conditions for a more in-depth conversation later in the process.The interview typically takes around 15–20 minutes to complete, and we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible