Events Manager

Investment Management firm with global presence is looking to hire an Events Manager to join their Events team. The team plans 150 events per year for internal and external attendees. Travel is necessary to all major events and there is approximately 15-20% travel involved. Events consist of quarterly review meetings, global offsite, sector events, portfolio company conferences and webinars, investor meetings, and bespoke events for the firm which include closing events and dinners, teambuilding events, recruiting events, holiday parties, etc.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute a variety of events (live and virtual), mostly in the US with some possible international travel.
• Accountable for events from conception through execution, including budget management.
• Manage logistical elements of the event including, but not limited to audio-visual and technology requirements; registration; communications and collateral creation and distribution; décor; food and beverage selection; speaker management; attendee gifts; space and meeting room details; scheduling of all aspects (speakers, production, timelines, etc.)
• Work closely with graphic designer to create all event collateral consisting of invitations, agendas, event booklets, etc. and ensure all materials are consistent with brand guidelines.
• Manage online registration websites and survey sites on Cvent; build and manage mobile applications for conferences.
• Source, negotiate, contract and manage all venues and vendors as required for all events.

Skills & Requirements:

• 7-10 years prior experience in event management.
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Able to work well independently as well as be collaborative on a team.
• Ability to multi-task/prioritize and work under pressure; manage time effectively, outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and set priorities for assignments.
• Anticipates needs; proactive and resourceful in dealing with issues that may arise.
• Be a natural problem solver with the ability to offer creative solutions.
• Knowledge/familiarity of New York restaurants and venues is a must.
• Prior experience in financial services a plus.
• Experience with Cvent is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook is required.