Event Manager - Investment Firm
13 days ago
New York
Event Manager 📍 Midtown Manhattan (5 days/week in office) A private investment firm is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead its client events platform. This individual will own the strategy, planning, and execution of a portfolio of high-touch events designed to support relationship development and brand positioning among a senior, institutional audience. This is a highly visible, externally facing role partnering closely with senior leadership and investment professionals. The position requires strong judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to deliver polished, thoughtfully designed experiences with consistency and discretion. Responsibilities Event Strategy & Oversight • Lead end-to-end execution of an annual flagship conference for approximately 200+ senior attendees, • Plan and execute a series of curated gatherings throughout the year (regional dinners, thematic events, select receptions), • Assess and manage participation in relevant third-party conferences, including sponsorships and speaking engagements, • Own timelines, vendor coordination, contracts, and on-site management, • Develop detailed run-of-show materials and manage cross-functional stakeholders, • Coordinate executive participation in both internal and external events, • Oversee sponsorship deliverables and event-related materials, • Manage budgets and expense tracking, • Ensure a consistent, high-quality experience from invitation through follow-up, • Serve as a primary contact for senior attendees and external partners, • Prepare internal stakeholders for speaking and hosting responsibilities, • Track attendance, engagement, and qualitative feedback, • 5+ years of event management experience, preferably within financial services, professional services, private markets, or luxury hospitality, • Experience managing events for senior executives and institutional audiences, • Strong project management and organizational skills, • High attention to detail and commitment to quality, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Willingness to work outside standard business hours as needed, • Professional maturity and discretion, • Ownership mindset and accountability, • Calm under pressure, • Refined judgment and strong aesthetic sensibility Total compensation is expected to be in the range of $300,000–$350,000, inclusive of base salary and discretionary bonus, commensurate with experience.
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