
EQT · Chicago
EQT is recruiting an experienced Vice President to its global communications team. We are looking for someone with proven media relations, strong project leader...
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.
EQT's Corporate Affairs team works to build 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.
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.
deliver well-coordinated, timely communications
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serving as a bridge between Group Corporate Affairs and portfolio communications teams
You are a thoughtful, proactive communications professional who is as comfortable crafting a nuanced, multi-stakeholder comms
strategy as you are rolling up your sleeves to draft a press release. You thrive in an international, fast-moving environment and
are energized by working across cultures and functions.
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We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary, determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and
location. Eligible employees may also receive discretionary incentive compensation, awarded in recognition of individual
performance and company results. EQT provides 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.
The expected base salary range for this New York / Chicago, United States–based position is USD 125 000 - 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.
Our vision for EQT employees is to build high performing & engaged teams. Our competitive edge comes from fostering an environment
where every individual feels valued, empowered, and motivated to drive business impact. Our commitment to inclusion is not just
about fairness; We understand and believe that being a great place to work drives the best performance. At EQT, inclusion is a
business imperative, and it’s embedded into our talent strategy, decision-making, and culture to ensure that every individual and
team operates at their full potential. By doing so, we unlock better collaboration, stronger innovation, and superior investment
outcomes.
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 has investment strategies covering all phases of a business' development, from start-up to maturity.
With its roots in the Wallenberg family's entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of
strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the
mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does. EQT has
offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees.
More info: www.eqtgroup.com
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Inclusion at EQT
Our vision for EQT employees is to build high performing & engaged teams. Our competitive edge comes from fostering an environment
where every individual feels valued, empowered, and motivated to drive business impact. Our commitment to inclusion is not just
about fairness; We understand and believe that being a great place to work drives the best performance.At EQT, inclusion is a
business imperative and it's embedded into our talent strategy, decision-making, and culture to ensure that every individual and
team operates at their full potential. By doing so, we unlock better collaboration, stronger innovation, and superior investment
outcomes.
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 has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has EUR 270 billion
in total assets under management (EUR 141 billion in fee-generating assets under management), within two business segments –
Private Capital and Real Assets.
With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of
strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the
mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does. EQT has
offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees.
More info: www.eqtgroup.com
Follow EQT on LinkedIn, X, YouTube and Instagram
Description Vice President - Policy & Community Affairs – Upland, CA The Lewis Group of Companies, one of the nation’s largest privately held real estate developers, is actively seeking an educated professional for its Southern California project development team. In your new role, you will lead the company’s public policy initiatives, advance land use and housing objectives, and engage with a wide range of policy, regulatory, and community stakeholders across California, playing a critical role in shaping and influencing the political and regulatory landscape affecting development, while supporting entitlement and permitting efforts for major projects. Our ideal candidate brings deep expertise in California land use, housing policy, environmental regulation, and infrastructure, along with a strong network across public agencies, civic groups, and elected officials. This role requires exceptional political acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory systems with confidence and diplomacy. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE : Public Affairs & Policy Advocacy Lead the development and execution of strategies related to land use, housing, environmental, and economic development policy. Monitor, analyze, and influence proposed legislation, ballot initiatives, and regulatory actions at the local and state levels. Represent the company with governmental agencies, public officials, trade associations, and industry groups. Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, government staff, and community stakeholders. Participate in industry boards and committees (e.g., Building Industry Association, California Business Roundtable). Entitlement & Permitting Support Partner with development, legal, construction, and related teams to support entitlement, permitting, and zoning processes. Assist in navigating approvals and regulatory frameworks, including CEQA, SB 330, general plans, housing mandates, and climate-related regulation. Engage with city councils, planning commissions, and community groups to advocate for project approvals. Strategic Leadership & Risk Management Integrate entitlement and political strategy with community outreach initiatives. Identify political, regulatory, and development risks and formulate mitigation strategies. Advise executive leadership on the regulatory and political environment affecting land development in California. Oversee government affairs initiatives and manage consultants, lobbyists, and legal advisors. Community & Stakeholder Engagement Support public outreach and communications efforts to build support for development projects. Participate in civic and industry organizations to promote the company’s profile and policy priorities. Align messaging with communications and PR teams to ensure consistency and clarity. Experience & Education for success: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or J.D. strongly preferred (public policy, law, urban planning, political science, or related field). 10+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, or land use law, preferably aligned with real estate development in California. Deep knowledge of California land use law, CEQA, state housing mandates, and regional/local planning processes. Demonstrated ability to secure entitlements, influence policy, and navigate political systems. Strong relationships with government agencies, elected officials, and planning/community departments across key California jurisdictions. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; comfortable translating complex regulatory issues to diverse audiences. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities effectively. Additional requirements: Reliable transportation and a driver’s license are required for traveling to company projects and land sites. NOTE: This is a Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm office position located at the Upland, CA corporate office, with Fridays remote. In addition to a competitive annual salary ( $200+k commensurate with experience ) and annual bonus and raise potential, Lewis offers a monthly auto allowance, variety of benefits plans, a 401k savings plan with immediate vesting and company match, $100/month cellphone reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation time, continued training, advancement opportunities and much more. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally awarded and recognized growing company with a strong history, a broad future, and an excellent corporate culture. Join the Lewis Group of Companies, and you will be an essential part of a winning team with a long history of successful real estate development and management. To learn more about Lewis, visit us at www.lewisgroupofcompanies.com The Lewis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Attain Built for consumers and companies, alike. In a world driven by data, we believe consumers and businesses can coexist. Our founders had a vision to empower consumers to leverage their greatest asset, their data, in exchange for modern financial services. Built with this vision in mind, our platform allows consumers to access savings tools, earned wages and rewards without cost or hidden fees. In exchange, they give permission to use their real-time data for research, insights and targeted advertising. At Attain, your contribution will help us build a more equitable and efficient data sharing ecosystem, whether helping consumers access modern financial services or businesses leverage data to achieve better outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with hands-on leaders and mission-driven individuals everyday. About the role Attain is seeking a Senior Vice President of Business Marketing to lead our B2B marketing team through our next phase of growth. Our real-time measurement solutions, high-fidelity audiences and proprietary insights enable outcomes to increase customer lifetime value, and our marketing efforts are the foundation of that journey. You'll lead a high-impact team to strategize the creation and cultivation of account-based marketing initiatives, automation, branding, communication and events, as well as, product marketing, sales enablement, demand generation and content. Our ideal candidate brings exemplary marketing expertise within the ad-tech ecosystem, which will help continue to leverage Attain's unique positioning in the market. This is an externally facing role: you will represent Attain at industry events and conferences, on stage and in the press, as a visible voice of the brand. Preferred Qualifications * 10+ years of B2B marketing experience in the ad-tech industry, with at least 6+ of those years in a senior leadership role; start-up experience is strongly preferred * Deep understanding of the ad-tech industry and ability to champion cutting-edge technologies for the evolving agency, partner and vendor landscape * Experience leading emerging and established ad-tech brands through strategic planning for account-based marketing and marketing automation * Track record of building demand generation and email marketing programs with direct accountability to marketing-sourced pipeline * Experience owning product marketing and sales enablement, including product positioning, launch readiness and sales training programs * Fluency across the modern martech stack (e.g., Hubspot, Highspot), including evaluating and deploying AI functionality across content and marketing operations * Exceptional leadership and managerial skills, with experience building high-performing marketing teams across multiple key B2B disciplines * Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large data-sets, key trends and turn those into actionable insights * Proven ability to meticulously track marketing spend across all channels and evaluate results for future budget planning * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with vast experience translating and engaging non-technical audiences with technical information, as voices of the brand and customer * Confident public speaker with a strong industry presence, comfortable presenting at conferences, on panels and in customer-facing settings * Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or Communications What a typical week might look like * Own the strategy for marketing initiatives across Attain's real-time measurement solutions, audiences and insights * Create, execute and measure full-funnel, account-based marketing plans for our unique partners across multiple channels * Own product marketing and sales enablement: positioning and messaging, GTM planning for product launches, sales content and training, ensuring reps are trained and launch materials are delivered ahead of every major release * Build and scale demand generation, lead management and email marketing programs, with accountability for marketing-sourced pipeline * Direct content strategy across the website, blog, social channels, case studies, testimonials and video, including AI-assisted content production * Oversee competitive and market intelligence, including a formal win/loss program, and turn findings into positioning and sales tools * Collaborate with cross functional partners who bring extensive expertise in their respective areas; branding, event management and supporting a dynamic sales team * Lead and manage B2B marketing team in their respective areas of expertise and amplify collaboration to enhance creative, brand and event strategy * Own Attain's tentpole owned events, including The Outcome Summit, alongside our sponsored and industry event calendar * Represent Attain externally: attend industry events, speak at conferences and on panels, and act as a visible ambassador for the brand alongside the executive team * Manage external agency and vendor relationships across PR, social and content, including Attain's external Public Relations firm * Quantify marketing efforts related to broader business objectives and establish team-wide metrics for ideal revenue driven outcomes * Establish strong rapport with broader sales, product, technology and operational leadership teams in order to ensure organization wide alignment to marketing efforts and initiatives * Support internal stakeholders including HR, SLT and business development with communications, internal events and company updates * Provide thought-leadership related to 'The Outcome' and future potential publications * Report performance metrics and indicators to the executive leadership team to identify opportunities for growth We're excited to hear from you. At Attain, we are passionate about finding people to continuously help us grow our organization. We encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't match every detail of the job description. If we don't see something that immediately fits, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities.
About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com [wppmedia.com]. About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: * Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. * Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. * Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. * 3 best things about the job: 1.Working for the fastest growing client, it provides and asks for unusual approach to the traditional media 2.Attain strong understanding of cross channel media strategy by working on fastest growing and diversified category 3.Be an architect with strong business outcome focus. Collaboration across the board – with teams from offline to online planning, ideation and deployment In this role, your goals will be: In three months: * Understand the category and brand objectives for the year * Understand and take initiative towards agencies goal for the year. In six months: * Successfully lead the account and engage with the client on brand’s media approach * Initiated & delivered at least 2 key projects * Understands the In-house products/software’s very well to demonstrate the same during client conversations In 12 months: * Worked on Award entries * Built high credibility with the team & client What your day job looks like : * Provide strategic communications & planning leadership on your set of brands * Help build effective media interventions on the back of strong Communication planning * Act as a senior level contact for the client and have a strong understanding of cross channel media strategy. Should be able to lead strategic conversations on Media and communication planning * Be responsible for the planning team career development & progression in the team * Develop creative ideas and disruptive communication innovations for the client, aligned with their business, customer, and brand goals. Skills and Experience * Hand on experience on FMCG. * Expertise on TV planning * Working knowledge of digital platform * Good in communication and ability to present well * Would prefer candidates from agencies. * Persuasiveness * Pro-activeness * Communication skills * Stake holder management * Makes good presentations Minimum qualifications: * Minimum 8-12 Years of experience handling offline and Digital * Experience in handling FMCG clients in top agencies is preferred * E-commerce and digital is musts have * MBA - Marketing Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 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