Senior Investment Adviser

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The British Embassy in Sweden is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas. The Embassy works with Sweden in partnership, prioritising cooperation in defence and security and building on our shared values, to identify and explore new opportunities in trade, investment, and innovation, and to uphold European security and the rules based international system. The Embassy also provides focused consular services to British nationals. We care deeply about our people and seek to enshrine excellence, respect, integrity, and kindness in everything we do.

The Embassy is looking for a Senior Investment Adviser to join the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) team in Stockholm. Within the Embassy, the DBT leads on strengthening economic ties between the UK and Sweden, by promoting trade, supporting business growth, and helping international companies invest and expand in the UK.

What will you do?

As our new Senior Investment Adviser, your main purpose will be to promote the UK as the investment destination of choice for Swedish companies, whether they are looking to set up a subsidiary, or expand existing operations.

You will:

. Identify opportunities by monitoring Swedish industry trends and spotting companies with potential to set up or expand