Governance Associate

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Are you passionate about corporate governance and operational excellence? EQT invites you to take on a dynamic and impactful role as a Governance Associate. In this position, you’ll blend your expertise in governance with opportunities to innovate and transform processes in a collaborative, global environment.

About the team

The Fund Operations Team at EQT plays a central role in ensuring seamless operations for our investment activities. It is a diverse group of professionals committed to efficiency, compliance, and innovation, working across EQT’s global footprint. Within this team, the Governance Team leads efforts in Global Entity Management, managing the full lifecycle of entities, compliance, and governance. From setup to liquidation, this team ensures that EQT’s operations meet the highest standards of efficiency and alignment with risk protocols. By collaborating across functions, the Governance Team underpins EQT’s strategic goals and operational excellence.

About the role 

As a Governance Associate, you will be instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and operational efficiency. This includes managing global legal entity setups in different locations, managing end to end liquidation starting from divestment, supporting corporate questions, overseeing board activities, and driving compliance processes. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing operational processes through automation and digital tools.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee corporate governance activities, including global legal entity management, banking relationships, board meetings, and compliance processes.
• Translate regulatory changes into actionable operational procedures.
• Lead process improvements, focusing on automation and digitization to optimize daily operations.
• Support transformational projects to deliver scalable, long-term solutions.
• Build and foster relationships across EQT departments to enhance collaboration and communication.
• Occasionally travel to EQT locations to support governance and operational needs.

About You

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. You should have a proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results.

Desired Skills and Experience

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or private equity sector.
• Solid understanding of Luxembourg laws relating to Alternative Funds, including Company Law, AIFM Law, and AML regulations.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with fluency in English.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in process automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to working in a global and cross-functional environment.

Key Differentiators

• Structured and quality-driven with a passion for process improvements and digitization.
• Agile and adaptable, with a “can-do” attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Professional work ethic, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

• A unique and independent role within a dynamic and internationally recognized organization.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive and innovative team.
• A diverse, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment where your contributions make a measurable impact.
• Exposure to global operations and the chance to work with talented professionals from around the world.

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 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 ‌​​246 billion in total assets under management (EUR ‌​​‌133 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 1,800 employees.

More info: www.eqtgroup.com
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