Communications Vice President

EQT is seeking an experienced Vice President to join its global communications team. This role is ideal for a proactive communications professional with strong media relations, project leadership, and M&A communications experience, who is passionate about current affairs and eager to contribute to a purpose-driven global investment organization.

About The Team

EQT’s Corporate Affairs team works to build the firm’s reputation by delivering global Communications and Public Affairs activities. The diverse team is based in Hong Kong, London, New York, Oslo, Singapore, and Stockholm.

About The Role

As Vice President, Communications, you will lead the development and execution of communications strategies for major firm announcements, including M&A and fundraises, while contributing to EQT’s broader profile-raising efforts. You will work closely with the Head of Corporate Affairs in the Americas and collaborate with colleagues across Europe and Asia, with real autonomy to shape and own your communications strategies. The role will be based in New York or Chicago and is permanent and full-time.

• Lead proactive and reactive media relations, including story-mining, pitching, and building strong journalist relationships
• Develop and execute communications strategies for M&A transactions, fundraises, and other significant firm announcements
• Prepare high-quality communications materials, including communications plans, press releases, key messages, and Q&A documents
• Partner cross-functionally with investment, fundraising, legal, business development, and shareholder relations teams to deliver well-coordinated, timely communications
• Contribute to the firm’s ongoing Americas profile-raising strategy, identifying opportunities to build EQT’s brand in key markets
• Collaborate with EQT’s Americas portfolio companies on strategic communications, special situations, and brand-building, serving as a bridge between Group Corporate Affairs and portfolio communications teams
• Work autonomously on complex, concurrent workstreams while maintaining strong quality standards and meeting deadlines

Requirements

You are a thoughtful, proactive communications professional who is as comfortable crafting a nuanced, multi-stakeholder comms strategy as you are drafting a press release. You thrive in an international, fast-moving environment and are energized by working across cultures and functions.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, either in-house or at a communications or PR agency, including some background in private capital or financial services
• Proven experience in proactive media relations, including direct journalist outreach and pitching across financial or business media
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives
• Demonstrated project management capability, with experience leading multiple workstreams simultaneously and delivering to deadline
• Experience developing communications strategies for significant corporate announcements (transactions, capital raises, or similar)
• Familiarity with working cross-functionally in a matrixed or global organization
• Comfort operating at both strategic and executional levels — from advising on approach to producing the final materials

Nice To Have

• Experience in private equity, asset management, or broader financial services
• Exposure to investor relations or capital markets communications
• Experience working across multiple geographies or time zones as part of a global team

Benefits

EQT provides a comprehensive benefits offering designed to support employee wellbeing, development, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Paid time off and parental leave
• Wellbeing and wellness support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities

Benefits are effective from the first day of employment and may vary by location and role.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this New York/Chicago-based position is USD 125,000 - 150,000 per year, determined based on role scope, experience, skills, and location. The role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus of at least 20%. Additional details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

About EQT

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of over three decades of developing companies across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest worldwide with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns, and make a positive impact. EQT has offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees.