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Invest in Denmark helps international companies unlock business opportunities and drive green, innovative growth by establishing in Denmark. In North America, our teams are based at the Consulates General in New York and Toronto, working closely with Danish clusters, regions, and ministries to support foreign direct investments into Denmark.

NEW YORK: Sustainable Investments | Application Number: IDK-1

The Position

The Invest in Denmark (IDK) team at Denmark in New York is part of Invest in Denmark, the national investment promotion agency of Denmark. Through active, focused marketing efforts in North America, Asia and Europe, the organization assists foreign companies with an interest in establishing activities in Denmark. 

EIFO (The Export & Investment Fund of Denmark) provides a single point of access for Danish companies as well as for their foreign and domestic business partners who need risk-tolerant government capital. The EIFO team in New York focuses on investment opportunities in the North American market. 

The Sustainable Investments intern at Denmark in New York will assist the teams at the Consulate General of Denmark in New York who are involved in Sustainable Investment tasks, i.e. specifically the IDK cleantech & tech team and, to a lesser degree, EIFO. 

Your daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Focused market research
  • Research on American companies’ core competencies
  • Financial analyses of American companies
  • Project management of specific events and activities
  • Assistance in developing business intelligence
  • Preparation of presentations, updating databases and other administrative tasks.

The Candidate

  • For this position, students with a strong commercial and/or economic background will be accorded priority consideration. Professional experience is a plus. 

Additional competencies include:

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint as well as analytics
  • Ability to produce a variety of written English-language communications products in a clear, concise style
  • Understanding of Danish businesses, core competencies and framework conditions
  • A firm understanding of business environments
  • An ability to work as a team-player with great personal initiative
  • Fluency in English and Danish, both written and spoken.

Some positions receive a high number of first-priority applications. To improve your chances, we encourage you to apply to several positions and locations that match your interests.

NEW YORK: Invest in Denmark | Application Number: IDK-2

The Position
The Invest in Denmark (IDK) team at Denmark In New York is part of Invest in Denmark, the national investment promotion agency of Denmark. Through active, focused marketing efforts in North America, Asia and Europe, the organization assists foreign companies with an interest in establishing activities in Denmark. The Invest in Denmark intern will assist the IDK team in its daily efforts within the fields of Tech and Life Sciences.

Your daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Focused market research;
  • Research on American companies’ core competencies
  • Assisting investment managers in the areas of Life Sciences, Cleantech and ICT
  • Project management of specific events and activities
  • Assistance in developing business intelligence
  • Preparation of presentations, updating databases and other administrative tasks.

The Candidate

For this position, students with a strong commercial and/or economic background will be accorded priority consideration. Professional experience is a plus.

Additional competencies include: 

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint as well as analytics
  • Ability to produce a variety of written English-language communications products in a clear, concise style
  • Understanding of Danish core competencies and framework conditions
  • A firm understanding of business environments
  • An ability to work as a team-player with great personal initiative
  • Fluency in English and Danish, both written and spoken.

Some positions receive a high number of first-priority applications. To improve your chances, we encourage you to apply to several positions and locations that match your interests.

TORONTO: Investment Attraction & Health & Life Sciences Advisory | Application Number: IDK-3

The Position:

We are looking for a highly motivated and curious intern to play key roles in the following teams in Toronto:

  • Health and Life Sciences: supporting export of Danish health and life sciences solutions to Canada through economic diplomacy and direct company advisory
  • Invest in Denmark: assisting investment attraction to Denmark within Quantum Technologies as well as Life Sciences, Tech and Cleantech, through opportunity scoping, strategic partnerships, and bespoke company services.

You will be an integrated part of both team’s daily work, including participating in internal meetings with colleagues across North America as well as mission leadership, participating in external meetings with current and prospective clients, partners, and stakeholders, creating important documents to drive our work in the short and long term, and executing on aspects of key deliverables.

You will gain unique experience in advising North American companies looking to expand to Europe, as well as business development for Danish health and life sciences companies who are interested in expanding their business activities across North America. As a result, you will achieve a good understanding of the North American market (Canada and the US) with both commercial and public affairs assignments.

Your internship will consist of, but is not limited to:

  • Main responsibility: Invest in Denmark and the Health and Life Sciences
    • Market analysis and research to support market assessments
    • Preparation and execution of client meetings (virtual and/or in-person)
    • Preparation of market background and value propositions for clients
    • Development, coordination, and execution of Danish trade delegations
    • Creating and executing ongoing networking events
  • Communication: Developing and managing general and sector-specific internal and external communications (e.g. Facebook & LinkedIn posts)
  • Ad hoc assistance: Support office activities, incoming/outgoing visits, and practical tasks

The Candidate:

  • Must currently be enrolled in a Danish educational program at a minimum level of Bachelor Degree (i.e., Business Administration, International Business or Law)
  • Interest in Danish life sciences and tech solutions from a commercial angle is an asset
  • Knowledge of, and interest in, international trade and investment landscape is an asset
  • A good team player who’s comfortable driving independent projects, navigating ambiguity, and taking on responsibility
  • Strong work ethic, analytical skills, and commercial mindset
  • Strong experience in Word, Excel & PowerPoint
  • As a team we are measured on customer satisfaction and value creation, so being service-minded and customer oriented is key.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Keld Juulsgaard ([email protected]) or Katie Tucker ([email protected]).

Some positions receive a high number of first-priority applications. To improve your chances, we encourage you to apply to several positions and locations that match your interests.

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