Communications Vice President

EQT Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shape EQT's external voice

Global platform

Societal impact

International projects

Learning & growth

Job summary

EQT Group in New York or Chicago is seeking an experienced Vice President, Communications to lead 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, shaping and owning communications. The role is permanent and full-time, with global impact.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in corporate communications, in-house or agency, with private capital or financial services exposure.
• Proactive media relations with direct journalist outreach in financial/business media.
• Excellent written communication to translate complex topics into clear narratives.
• Demonstrated project management across multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Experience developing comms strategies for major corporate announcements (transactions, raises).
• Familiarity with working cross-functionally in a matrixed/global organisation.
• Comfort operating from strategy to execution and producing final materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive and reactive media relations, including story mining, pitching, and journalist relationships.
• Develop and execute communications strategies for M&A transactions, fundraises, and other major announcements.
• Prepare high‑quality communications materials including plans, press releases, key messages, and Q&A documents.
• Partner cross-functionally with investment, fundraising, legal, business development, and shareholder relations teams.
• Contribute to the Americas profile‑raising strategy and build EQT’s brand in key markets.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies on strategic communications, serving as a bridge to portfolio teams.
• Work autonomously on complex, concurrent workstreams while maintaining quality and deadlines.

Skills

Corporate communications

Media relations

Project management

Financial services knowledge

Press releases

Stakeholder management

Global collaboration

Communications strategy

Job description

EQT is recruiting an experienced Vice President for its global communications team. The role requires proven media relations, strong project leadership, M&A communications experience, and an interest in current affairs.

About The Team

EQT’s Corporate Affairs team builds the firm’s reputation by delivering Communications and Public Affairs activities globally. The diverse global 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, shaping and owning your communications strategies. The role is based in New York or Chicago and is permanent & 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

About You

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

What you’ll bring (must‑have)

• 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

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

What We Offer

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary, discretionary incentive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits offering designed to support employee wellbeing, development, and work‑life balance. Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, wellbeing and wellness support, flexible working arrangements, and learning and development opportunities. Benefits are effective from the first day of employment and may vary by location and role.

Salary Range Disclosure

The expected base salary range for this New York, United States–based position is USD 130,000 – 150,000 per year, determined in good faith 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.