Reward Associate | London, UK

Are you passionate about reward, data, and making a real difference in how people experience their work? EQT is on the lookout for a Reward Associate who combines analytical precision with a collaborative, people-first mindset. This is your chance to join a global, purpose-driven investment organization where you'll help shape the future of compensation at EQT.
About the team

You'll join EQT's Reward team - the engine behind our people strategy globally. From driving talent growth and development to shaping innovative and inclusive reward practices, we're on a mission to build an environment where every colleague can thrive. We work globally across business areas, geographies, and perspectives - always grounded in EQT's culture and values.
About the role

As a Reward Associate, you'll play a key role in analyzing, implementing, and evolving EQT's global compensation programs. You'll partner closely with our Reward Vice Presidents and collaborate with the Head of Reward and colleagues across HR to support critical processes such as annual compensation cycles, performance rewards, and employee co-investment schemes. If you enjoy combining analysis with impact - this role offers both.
Key responsibilities

• Support the annual compensation cycle
• Responsible for day to day management of HRIS system (Workday)
• Support rollout and management of employee equity and coinvest programs
• Create dashboards and analysis in excel and power bi to inform decision making
• Develop high-quality presentations and reports for senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to global compensation projects beyond the annual cycles - pay integration and compensation comparisons following acquisitions
• Prepare bonus and equity calculations in line with eligibility policies and business events.
• Contribute to drafting Compensation Committee and Remuneration Committee papers, under guidance from senior team members.
• Respond to ad hoc benchmarking requests for new hires and internal role evaluations.
• Build and maintain simple models to support compensation planning and scenario analysis.
• Be a go-to expert on compensation-related queries, supporting HR and other teams with timely insights.

About You

You're someone who thrives on structure, takes initiative, and loves to solve complex challenges with data. You're naturally collaborative, and your service-oriented mindset means you enjoy helping others make sense of the numbers. You're not just passionate about compensation - you see how it connects to the broader employee experience.
Desired skills and experience

• 2-4 years of experience in compensation or reward, either in-house or in a consultancy role.
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on data integrity and quality.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate large datasets.
• Advanced Excel skills, confident managing, analyzing and visualizing data
• Experience in compensation analysis and market benchmarking using external survey data.
• Prior experience in reward, with a solid understanding of compensation structures and principles.
• Ability to communicate data-driven insights effectively through PowerPoint and other presentation formats.
• Analytical thinker who enjoys diving into data and translating findings into action.
• Excellent communicator who can present complex information in a clear and engaging way
• Comfortable working with Workday system and/or familiarity with McLagan's compensation survey tools

What we offer

At EQT, you'll be part of a global firm with deep values, bold ambitions, and a strong people-focus. We offer:

• A high-impact role with visibility across the organization.
• A truly international team and collaborative culture.
• Learning and development tailored to your growth.
• The chance to shape reward practices at one of the world's leading investment firms.
• A purpose-driven mission to make a positive impact through everything we do.

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.