Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate

What you will do

As a Business Development Associate, you will support Klarna’s Partner Success organization through operational excellence, commercial coordination, and process optimization across strategic PSP partnerships. You will help manage internal workflows, track partnership performance, support invoicing and reporting processes, and coordinate materials for internal and external stakeholder meetings. You will work closely with commercial, product, operations, and partner teams to help ensure smooth execution across ongoing initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep complex commercial operations running effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will also be expected to embrace AI-powered tools and workflows as part of your daily work to improve productivity, organization, and operational effectiveness.

Who you are

• 1–3 years of experience in Business Development, Sales Operations, Commercial Operations, Partnerships, or related positions
• Strong commercial understanding with interest in business development fundamentals and partnership operations
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and able to quickly adapt to new processes, tools, and priorities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple operational tasks simultaneously
• Experience supporting internal processes such as reporting, invoicing, tracking, coordination, or stakeholder preparation materials
• Curious about AI tools and comfortable incorporating AI into daily workflows and productivity practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Operations, or a related field

Awesome to have

• Experience in payments, ecommerce, fintech, retail, or technology industries
• Familiarity with CRM platforms, reporting tools, or operational tracking systems
• Experience supporting commercial or partner-facing teams in a high-growth environment
• Exposure to process improvement, automation, or operational optimization initiatives
• Additional language skills beyond English

How to apply

Please include a CV in English. If you would like to learn more about Klarna and what it’s like to work here, explore our career site. Klarna is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our global customer base and to fostering a culture where everyone belongs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We consider qualified applicants with criminal history for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact talent.acquisition@klarna.com. In accordance with applicable law, the salary range for this role is provided in the job posting. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education. The salary range posted in the job advertisement refers to the base pay. Base pay is part of a total compensation package, which may also include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health and wellness, and benefits such as life insurance, medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.