Events Manager (A1480264NY-Perm) New York, New York

Salary: USD54 - USD59 per hour

Our client is seeking an experienced Events Manager to serve as the senior onsite lead for events within a high-touch corporate financial services environment. This role will own the full event lifecycle, from initial intake and planning through execution and post-event follow-up, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders and internal service teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong judgment and the ability to deliver an exceptional experience for executives, investment professionals, clients, and guests. Hours are generally 8:00am-5:00pm with flexibility required for early morning setups, evening events, and occasional after-hours needs The role is fully onsite five days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the end-to-end planning and execution of onsite events, including executive meetings, client programs, receptions, conferences, and other high-visibility gatherings
  • Partner with event hosts and senior stakeholders to establish objectives, timelines, logistics, communications, run-of-show materials, and contingency plans
  • Coordinate across Catering, Hospitality, AV/IT, Security, Engineering, Facilities, building management, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution
  • Manage the office events calendar, room layouts, guest flow, vendor logistics, budgets, invoices, event supplies, and day-of operations
  • Serve as the primary onsite escalation point during events, proactively resolving issues while maintaining excellent service and discretion
  • Develop event playbooks, procedures, templates, reporting, and process improvements to strengthen consistency, efficiency, and the overall event experience

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 6+ years of corporate events, hospitality, conference services, facilities, or related experience in a high-touch professional environment
  • Demonstrated experience independently managing events from initial planning through execution, reconciliation, and post-event follow-up
  • Experience within financial services, professional services, consulting, legal, or another executive-facing corporate environment preferred
  • Strong vendor management, project management, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Proactive and solutions-oriented with strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm while managing multiple priorities

Compensation/Benefits:

  • Up to $54-$59 per hour + paid overtime + bonus opportunity
  • Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options with employee contributions
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • PTO package
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and pre-tax commuter benefits