Global Events Director (Insurance)
3 days ago
New York
The role will work closely with crossfunctional partners—Marketing, Sales, Corporate Communications, PR, Product, and senior leadership—and will report directly to the Head of Global Event Management. MUSTHAVE REQUIREMENTS • Proven ability to interact with executive and senior management with confidence, polish, and professionalism., • Demonstrated success leading end-to-end planning and execution of internal meetings, largescale conferences, tradeshows, client hospitality programs, and virtual experiences across varying budgets and formats., • Strong vendor and partner management skills, including negotiating with tradeshow partners, overseeing booth builds, managing onsite planners, and ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards., • Deep expertise creating best in class attendee experiences, from registration and communications through onsite delivery and post event measurement., • Ability to manage, develop, and refine event marketing timelines including collateral creation, invitation workflows, gifting programs, room block coordination, lead gen tools, and inventory management., • Experience building event pages, registrations, and virtual event platforms. Experience in Cvent is required., • Strong analytical thinking with experience managing event registrations, tracking performance metrics, and producing data driven reporting., • Ability to collaborate effectively across cross functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels., • Proficiency in core Microsoft Office applications—including Excel (basic filtering and data organization), Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint—with the ability to create polished, executive ready deliverables., • Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritize and pivot seamlessly., • High degree of professionalism, discretion, accountability, and comfort making decisions in real time. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Event Strategy & Execution • Lead the tactical and logistical planning of assigned meetings and events, including regional meetings, symposiums, product launch events, and senior level engagements., • Oversee all event related deliverables: agendas, run of show documents, creative assets, invitations, communications, gifting, and lead generation materials., • Manage relationships with external partners including creative agencies, tradeshow organizers, booth vendors, hospitality providers, and onsite production teams., • Collaborate closely with Corporate Communications/PR, Sales, Marketing, Corporate Travel, and internal SMEs to ensure alignment of messaging, brand standards, and event objectives., • Lead pre and post event briefings, documenting learnings and establishing best practices for future enhancements., • Strategize with Global Events Management leadership to innovate and continually elevate the impact of global events., • Ensure disciplined budget management, timeline adherence, and high quality execution across all programs. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES • 7–10 years of experience in event strategy, planning, and execution (financial services industry preferred)., • Strong negotiation skills and experience working with external trade and marketing vendors., • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an executive ready presence., • Proven ability to collaborate across complex organizations and deliver strategic initiatives on time and within budget., • Strong project management rigor with a commitment to continuous improvement., • Data driven mindset with experience defining success metrics and enhancing customer experience strategy., • Ability to motivate, influence, and align diverse stakeholders toward common outcomes., • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to anticipate needs and think proactively., • Strong budgeting experience and financial acumen., • High responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to thrive in a fast paced, high stakes environment., • Deep client service orientation with a passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences., • Commitment to learning, teamwork, and maintaining a positive, solutions driven attitude.