Event Manager, VP

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Event Manager, VP for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY.

Responsibilities :

• Manage from briefing to execution: roadshows, internal, industry and proprietary events:
  • sort event proposals to identify which ones are relevant to address our business objectives
  • for industry events, execute due diligence on the previous years' events to assess efficiency potential
  • for proprietary events, deep understanding of stakeholders objectives required that should translate into creative appropriate proposals
  • team coordination to optimize Group branding impact and costs
• Ensure high business & ethical standards in implementation and delivery of events
• Closely collaborate with Content & Communication, Social Media and Marketing teams and other events regional platforms: relaying event strategy and planning, exchanging best practices and ideas, etc.
• Develop, maintain, upgrade and ensure use by the team critical events tools
  • Event approval system / Registration sites / Planning calendar
  • Post-event quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Suppliers qualitative directory
• Strategically monitor key trends in events to stay at the highest quality levels in terms of ideas and delivery (both virtual and in-person)

Required Skills:

• 7-10 years of experience in Event Management
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Strong project management, data management and event budget management skills
• Tech/Digital savvy
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Eye for detail - methodical approach to work and creativity
• Must work well under pressure, excellent organizational abilities, set and meet deadlines, be able to manage several priorities
• Technical: Microsoft OS (Word, PowerPoint, especially Excel), Outlook, SharePoint, social networking platforms
• Passionate about events
• Experience working in a diverse, matrixed organization
  

Preferred Skills:

• General knowledge of/previous experience in the banking industry and global financial markets
• Willingness to travel, as needed
• Experience with working with Event management systems, CRM platforms
• Language proficiency (particularly French, Spanish or Portuguese)

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.