Regional Travel Manager
EQT
We are looking for a Regional Travel Manager to join our global finance function. This is a dynamic, high-impact role designed for a strategic and solution-oriented travel expert. If you thrive in an international setting and want to shape the future of travel at EQT—read on.
About the Global Travel Management team
The Global Travel Management team is part of EQT’s Group Finance function and drives the strategic direction of EQT’s global travel programme. Operating at the intersection of operations, finance, and sustainability, the team supports EQT employees across all regions by ensuring seamless travel experiences that align with our values and compliance standards. The team collaborates closely with HR, Finance, Sustainability, and Office Management, acting as an enabling partner to the business.
About the Role
As Regional Travel Manager, you will be responsible for managing and optimising all aspects of business travel within your assigned region Americas. Acting as the key interface between local stakeholders and the global travel function, you will ensure alignment with EQT’s global travel strategy, systems, and sustainability goals while adapting to regional requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the global travel programme at the regional level, ensuring policy compliance and regional regulatory alignment.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Sustainability, Office Management, and business units to support and enable travel needs.
- Drive operational excellence by optimising processes, tools, and supplier integrations.
- Oversee and manage relationships with regional travel vendors (e.g., TMCs, airlines, hotels) and conduct regular performance reviews.
- Monitor travel costs and emissions, and support related reduction initiatives.
- Ensure effective use of EQT’s corporate card programme and support reconciliation with accounting systems.
- Deliver actionable insights through data analysis and travel reporting to regional and global stakeholders.
- Partner with Security Risk Management to uphold travel safety standards and ensure duty of care.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative team player who thrives in a global and fast-paced environment. You combine strong stakeholder engagement skills with an analytical mindset and the ability to drive forward initiatives. You are passionate about creating a seamless and sustainable travel experience across regions.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Travel, Hospitality, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in corporate travel management in a regional or global context.
- Strong understanding of TMC operations, OBTs, and corporate payment solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and cultures.
- Data-driven and analytical mindset with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies.
- Fluency in English; additional regional languages are a plus.
- Willingness to travel within the assigned region.
What We Offer
This is a unique opportunity to influence how EQT manages business travel at scale. You’ll join a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation with a high-performance culture and strong values. EQT offers real growth opportunities, a diverse and international team, and the chance to contribute to impactful change in how we work and travel.
Target base salary in the range of $140,000 to $150,000 per year.
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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