Communications Vice President

EQT Group•Chicago, IL

2d•$125,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

EQT is recruiting an experienced Vice President to its global communications team. We are looking for someone with proven media relations, strong project leadership skills, M&A comms experience, and a deep interest in current affairs, who would like to work as part of an integrated corporate affairs team in a purpose-driven global investment organisation. Corporate Affairs at EQT is part of the CEO Office, working to build EQT’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. 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. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on cross-functional initiatives, such as Integrated marketing campaigns and Public Affairs projects. The role will be based in New York or Chicago and is permanent & full-time.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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