Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 organisation
• Comfort operating at both strategic and executional levels — from advising on approach to producing the final materials

Preferred

• 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

• The opportunity to help shape EQT’s external voice and brand through high-impact communications.
• A global platform where you’ll collaborate closely with senior leaders and diverse teams.
• A dynamic and purposeful environment that combines financial expertise with a strong commitment to societal impact.
• Exposure to international projects spanning M&A, fundraising, and public affairs.
• Ongoing learning, growth opportunities, and a supportive, values-driven culture.
• Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, wellbeing and wellness support, flexible working arrangements, and learning and development opportunities.