Communications Specialist - DACH

About Klarna

Klarna was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2005. Since then we've changed the banking industry forever. And now we're creating the world's smoothest shopping experience. We serve over 90 million consumers worldwide, and partner with 250,000 merchants – with a new merchant joining us every 8 minutes. Including some of the world's leading brands, such as H&M, ASOS, IKEA, Adidas, Samsung and Lufthansa. Our offices are spread over 17 different markets, hosted by 5000+ employees from 100+ nationalities.

About the role

We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic communications specialist to join our corporate communications team in DACH. The global Klarna communications team is a driven, passionate and fun group of people focused on making Klarna a global brand that is known, understood and loved by consumers, retail partners and all relevant stakeholders. You will play a key role in supporting the Corporate Communications team’s mission of building and enhancing the Klarna brand and narrative in the DACH region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional to build on skills developed at a leading communications agency or tech company to now further your career; you will gain first-hand experience of in-house corporate communications at Europe’s most highly-valued FinTech company.

You will:

  • Support the team on the implementation of the DACH corporate communications strategy.
  • Develop and deliver PR ideas for specific business lines to support the global communications strategy and deliver quality media coverage.
  • Maintain and develop various communications assets (e.g. press kit, visuals, fact sheets etc.) that help us to tell our story in the media.
  • Execute key communications operations tasks: reporting, maintaining the calendar, contact lists as well as planning and strategy documents.
  • Draft press materials, presentations and blog posts.
  • Support in the relationship management of relevant agencies to ensure they are delivering as required.

Who you are

  • Passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced technology-driven working environment.
  • Customer obsessed, proactive by nature, relish problem-solving, want the ability to think creatively and love the satisfaction of brilliant execution.
  • Seeking to develop further existing skills and progress your career in house.
  • It is crucial that you are an independent player who can be strategic and forward-looking while at the same time taking personal ownership for everyday delivery.
  • 2 - 4 years of experience in a communications / PR agency preferably in high-growth and/or payments or technology environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German.
  • Proven skill and passion in proactively building relationships with media.
  • Well-organised and detail-oriented
As your career within Klarna progresses, you'll find yourself developing expertise in these areas
In-house corporate communications
Stakeholder engagement
Building and taking ownership of communications programmes
Working with external agencies


Please send over a CV in English to apply

Klarna is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application.