Financial Operations Associate

Join EQT as a Financial Operations Associate, where you'll dive into complex data and support key fund and employee incentive operations. We're looking for someone analytical, tech-savvy and team-oriented to help drive operational excellence and insight.

About The Carry & Employee Operations Team

This role sits within EQT's Carry & Employee Operations team, part of the wider Fund Operations function. The team focuses on operational aspects of EQT's carried interest, employee incentive and equity programs. We work across functions and geographies to deliver structured, high-quality solutions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About The Role

You'll support operational and analytical processes related to EQT's carried interest and employee equity programs. Working closely with internal stakeholders across HR, Legal, Finance and Investment Advisory teams, you will help ensure data accuracy, improve tooling and reporting, and support EQT's overall people and investment strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

Analyze and maintain complex data related to carried interest and employee incentive structures.
Develop and improve operational tools, processes and reports to support internal stakeholders.
Model scenarios, validate data and perform reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Collaborate with internal teams to communicate insights and address queries on equity-related topics.
Support the implementation of new digital solutions, working with modern data tools and systems.
Contribute to cross-functional projects aimed at improving transparency, automation and scalability.

About You

You're a proactive and structured thinker, eager to make an impact through analytical excellence and thoughtful collaboration. You enjoy solving complex problems and translating numbers into clear, actionable insights.

Essential skills & experience:

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, Business or a related quantitative field.
3–5 years of relevant experience in an analytical, data-driven or operational role, with strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience in data modeling and problem solving.
Proficiency in managing and interpreting large or complex datasets.
Experience with data tools or platforms (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Python, NotebookLM or similar).
Ability to explain technical data and models clearly to non-technical audiences.
Interest in (or familiarity with) private equity structures, carried interest and employee equity programs.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
High attention to detail, accuracy and structure in your work.

Nice to have:

Experience working in fund operations, financial services or private equity.
Familiarity with digital transformation or process improvement projects.
Comfort navigating sensitive or confidential topics.

What We Offer

At EQT, you'll join a high-performing team in a purpose-driven investment organization. We offer the opportunity to work on meaningful initiatives, grow your skills, and collaborate with colleagues across functions and geographies. You'll be part of a culture that values curiosity, inclusivity and impact.

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.

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