Marketing Associate, Americas

Join EQT as an Marketing Associate in Americas Marketing and help bring our brand and investment story to life across the region. In this exciting role, you'll help coordinate marketing campaigns and initiatives that shape our brand, deepen engagement and support capital raising across private wealth and institutional channels.

About the team

The Americas Marketing team supports the strategic positioning and brand execution of EQT across the US, Canada and Latin America. Working closely with client coverage, investment teams and global marketing colleagues, we focus on high-impact marketing initiatives that drive awareness and engagement with private wealth and institutional audiences.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on marketer who combines commercial acumen, creative thinking, and operational excellence. You will work closely with the Head of Marketing, Americas, and the Global Brand & Marketing team to translate business objectives into impactful marketing programs that elevate EQT’s reputation, engage key audiences, and drive business growth across the financial advisor and institutional LP landscape as well as alongside key distribution partners.

About the role

As an Associate in Marketing Activation US, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering EQT’s marketing presence in the Americas. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable navigating a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and thrives on collaboration, agility, and a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude. You’ll help drive our marketing agenda by delivering engaging content, seamless events, and strong brand positioning tailored to segmented audiences.

Working closely with the broader Americas Marketing team, compliance, and distribution teams, you’ll be responsible for project management and coordination of EQT’s campaigns to build trust, educate our audiences, and support commercial goals.

This role is part of EQT’s global Brand & Marketing team – a purpose-driven group that supports EQT’s growth by building brand equity, engaging key audiences, and delivering strategic marketing initiatives across the globe. The team operates in close collaboration with investment, client relations, product, and technology functions, spanning offices in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the events team to coordinate, plan and execute virtual and in-person events hosted by EQT, and support partner sponsorships.
• Manage the Americas marketing calendar, track campaign activity and propose data-informed recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to amplify educational content for private wealth segments.
• Drive marketing projects through approval workflows including legal, compliance and partner firm review processes.
• Track project timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality execution.
• Support team operations including marketing meetings, reporting, and planning sessions.
• Monitor results and feedback to continuously improve campaign impact and effectiveness.

About you

We’re looking for a proactive, organized team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated to build a career in marketing within private markets.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3+ years experience in client or product marketing, preferably in asset or wealth management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong project management and execution skills.
• Clear and concise communicator, both written and verbal.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adapt quickly.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and navigating compliance processes.
• Hands-on proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM/marketing platforms (Salesforce a plus).

Nice to have:

• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses, or willingness to obtain within one year.

What we offer

You’ll join a collaborative, global team with opportunities to learn and grow across functions and geographies. We offer a dynamic environment where marketing meets investing, and where your work contributes to the visibility and success of EQT in the Americas.

Compensation & Benefits Notice
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.

Salary Range Disclosure
The expected base salary range for this Chicago, Illinois–based position is USD 80,000–130,000 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 up to 15%.

Additional details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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 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 ‌​​269 billion in total assets under management (EUR ‌​​‌136 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
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