Communications Manager

Communications Manager

EQT is recruiting an experienced Communications Manager in New York to join its growing global communications team. We are looking for someone with media engagement experience, strong project leadership skills, and a strategic mindset who would like to be part of a purpose-driven global investment organization.

About the role

As a Communications Manager at EQT, you will be responsible for communications strategies for firm announcements, including M&A and fundraises, as well as supporting the firm’s ongoing profile-raising strategy in the U.S. You will work hand-in-hand with the head of North American Communications and the rest of the global communications team, across Europe and Asia, while having the autonomy to shape and deliver your own communications strategies. The position is based in EQT’s U.S. headquarters in New York City (The Grace Building).

About you

You should have media engagement experience, including proactive pitching, excellent writing and project management skills, and be comfortable collaborating across functions and geographies. You will be a digital native, motivated by working in an international, high-paced, and ever-changing atmosphere. You want to learn on the job, are entrepreneurial, and are excited to join a firm that is growing and changing rapidly. Your interest in people and building relationships is important to your success.

About the EQT Communications team

You will work in a growing diverse global team with members based in Stockholm, New York, Hong Kong, London, and Copenhagen. The team is fully integrated into EQT’s global business of nearly 2,000 employees working from offices in 23 countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

Responsibilities include:

• Proactive and reactive media relations, including story-mining and pitching
• Developing and executing communications strategies for portfolio company M&A, fundraises, and other significant announcements
• Preparation of communications materials, including communication plans, press releases, key messages, Q&As, etc.
• Working cross-functionally with EQT’s investment, fundraising, legal, business development, and shareholder relations teams.

Desired skills and profile

• 5 – 7 years of relevant work experience within communications, in-house or at a PR agency
• Private equity or financial services experienced preferred
• Excellent writing skills
• Significant project management experience
• Comfortable moving from high-level strategy to hands-on execution
• A self-starter that thrives in an ambitious, innovative, and global environment

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 almost three decades of delivering consistent and attractive returns across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has 126 billion in assets under management within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets.

Base salary range: It is expected that the base annual salary range for this New York City-based position will be $150,000 to $200,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

EQT is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

EQT Group