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Sustainability Intern

Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

EQT recognizes that Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) have a positive impact on both EQT’s investors, employees and society. We strive to attract top talent representing diversity of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and opinions as this is vital to building better businesses, engaging talent, and driving high performance and financial returns.

 

We are looking for an intern to join EQT's Group Sustainability team for 6-12 months, with a flexible starting date during the spring 2025. The position is based in Zürich, Switzerland and we are open to part-time or full-time. The intern will be offered a professional and international working environment, with insights into and learnings from the world of sustainability and investing at one of the world's leading private equity market firms. The work tasks include but are not limited to:

 

Key responsibilities and tasks

  • Provide research, support and execute various projects and initiatives related to EQT’s  firmwide sustainability strategy
  • Create, evaluate and analyze sustainability models, market trends, impacts, risks and opportunities, benchmarks, and strategic positioning relevant to the investment industry
  • Assist in the creation and update of sustainability documents and presentation materials
  • Be part of the wider sustainability team, engage in the process of sustainability business development, and get first-hand exposure to decision making of a global leader in sustainability in private equity
  • Manage ad hoc tasks as required

 

Candidate profile

  • Students in their final phase of their study or who recently graduated with strong academic credentials; sustainability-related studies not required but an advantage
  • Prior internship experience in sustainability, private equity, finance or consulting is preferred
  • Strong analytical and inter-personal skills, high attention to detail and quality, with a collaborative team-player attitude
  • Strong interest in sustainability and private equity, with a strong willingness to learn and to succeed
  • Experience working with Excel, Powerpoint, MS office, and/or the G-Suite equivalents; other tools and programs are an advantage
  • Proficiency in English and the right to work in Europe; proficiency in German is not required

 

What we offer

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.

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. 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’s core values are:

 

  • High performing: Maximizing our effort and results through collaboration. We feel an urgency to take action and make an impact - everything can be improved at all times
  • Respectful: Acting with integrity and humility. Through our actions, we show regard and gratitude toward our stakeholders and colleagues
  • Entrepreneurial: Being innovative and accountable. We take risks, persevere through challenges and learn from our mistakes to succeed in the long run
  • Informal: Inclusive and non-hierarchical - everyone is encouraged to be themselves and is expected to speak their mind. We all contribute to an engaging, friendly and fun work environment
  • Transparent: Being open and honest, with each other as well as with external stakeholders. We raise issues and face reality when difficulties arise

 

More info: www.eqtgroup.com

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The recruitment process

We are accepting applications on a continuous basis. Please provide your CV and cover letter when submitting your application.

 

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
Follow EQT on LinkedInXYouTube and Instagram

 

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