Director Global Events

Location: 51 Madison Ave, NYC
Duration: 10 Months
Work Mode: Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead tactical and logistical planning and execution of assigned events including regional meetings, symposiums, and product launch events.
• Drive the planning and executing of internal meetings & events, industry & partner conferences and tradeshows, and client meetings & hospitality at all levels, across formats (in-person and virtual) and all budgets.
• Own event marketing timelines including project management of event-related deliverables such as collateral support, invitations, and marketing materials.
• Report on tradeshow and event ROI with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manage external vendors and internal/external partners, including Corporate Communications/PR, Sales, Marketing, and Corporate Travel.
• Maintain and monitor trade show assets and inventory.
• Own the Company Store premium item experience with strategic practices for merchandising and production.
• Assist with internal marketing meetings and events.
• Build event pages, registrations, and virtual platform links (Zoom, ON24, Teams, etc.).
• Manage registrations, track metrics, and provide reporting.
• Strategize with other Global Events Management team members to improve in-person and virtual events.
• Help coordinate and run pre- and post-event meetings to align on planning elements with stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, quality issues, resources, and budgets.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in event planning and execution, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Dynamic experience in negotiations with external trade and marketing vendors.
• Exquisite organizational skills and polished written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience in collaborating with internal and external resources to develop and contribute to strategic initiatives within budget and timelines.
• Strong project management skills with a knack for optimizing departmental processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal abilities.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to set goals and a vision to elevate our event portfolio.
• Data-driven leadership experience, focusing on defining success metrics and continually refining the customer experience strategy.
• Proven ability to unite and motivate a diverse team of stakeholders, vendors, and colleagues to achieve outstanding results.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Familiarity with attendee management registration systems, apps, and event technology.
• Quick communication response time to colleagues and clients.
• Incredible attention to detail with strong Project Management skills and ability to see the big picture.
• Ability to maintain an optimistic, approachable, and self-starter attitude.
• A strong sense of client orientation, internal or external, with a passion for hospitality.
• Seeks continuous mastery of new technical and business knowledge.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time and work non-traditional hours, including some evenings, weekends, and international travel.