To cover a period of maternity leave, the Swiss Business Hub Korea is seeking an

Investment Officer

This is a full-time, fixed-term position, starting on 1 January 2027 or on a mutually agreed date and ending on 30 April 2028 (for a maximum duration of 16 months).

The Swiss Business Hub Korea (SBHK) – fully integrated into the Embassy of Switzerland in the Republic of Korea – is the local office of Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), the official Swiss organization for Export and Investment Promotion. The SBHK supports Swiss companies in developing their business in the Korean market (export promotion) and promotes Switzerland among Korean companies as an attractive location for business, innovation and R&D (investment promotion).

Your tasks

- Proactively identify and engage relevant Korean companies with the potential to create significant value and jobs by establishing a company or other business presence in Switzerland.
- Develop and execute targeted marketing programmes with partners and stakeholders to build awareness, communicate key messages and demonstrate Switzerland’s competitiveness as a business and innovation location.
- Organize investment and innovation promotion events (e.g. roundtables, panel discussions and roadshows) to position Switzerland as an attractive business, investment and innovation location.
- Participate in relevant events, trade fairs and conferences in Korea to build targeted networks. Organize fact-finding missions to Switzerland and host Swiss delegations in Korea.
- Support communication activities aimed at raising awareness among Korean stakeholders of relevant Swiss business and innovation ecosystems, with a strong focus on client needs.
- Liaise with and coordinate the external experts engaged by the team.
- Conduct research and analysis, compile market intelligence and maintain relevant databases.
- Handle administrative, CRM reporting, accounting and compliance-related tasks.

We offer
- A stimulating, dynamic and multicultural working environment within the Embassy of Switzerland;
- Compensation commensurate with experience and responsibilities;
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and learning;
- An equal-opportunity working environment.

Interested?

Please send your cover letter and CV, both in English, together with any relevant supporting documents as a single PDF to: seoul.sbhkorea@eda.admin.ch by Friday, 25 September 2026. Please indicate "Investment Officer" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Your profile

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration or a related field.
- Five years of professional experience, preferably in consulting or industry, ideally with familiarity with the manufacturing and/or automation sectors. Experience in export promotion, investment attraction or international business development will also be considered.
- Strong conceptual, strategic and analytical skills, together with a results-oriented mindset and a strong service and client focus. Proven ability to build networks and provide excellent service to both internal and external clients.
- An established network of contacts within Korean companies is an important asset.
- Team player with excellent communication and networking skills.
- Languages: Native-level Korean, proficiency in English (both written and spoken); fluency in one of Switzerland’s national languages would be an asset.
- Prior knowledge of Switzerland and its economic landscape is an advantage.
- Familiarity for social media and communication.
- Korean nationality or a valid residence status and work authorization in Korea.