Event Manager

This role is responsible for planning and executing high-profile marketing and experiential events from concept through post-event analysis, ensuring alignment with business goals, brand standards, and budget requirements. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of event marketing experience, strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, proficiency with event technology platforms such as Cvent, and is comfortable traveling up to 50% for event delivery.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a large organization in the Financial Services industry, known for its structured processes and commitment to delivering exceptional results. The company values efficiency, precision, and professionalism in all its operations.

Description

• Plan, manage, and execute mid- to high-complexity marketing and experiential events from concept through post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate all event workstreams, including content development, creative activations, registration, communications, venue logistics, and budget management.
• Partner with business stakeholders to create strategic event plans aligned with commercial objectives and audience insights.
• Oversee end-to-end event execution, ensuring adherence to brand standards, business goals, and budget requirements.
• Evaluate event performance and lead post-event debriefs to measure brand impact and overall success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Creative, Content, Multimedia, Digital Events, and Facilities to deliver seamless event experiences.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Support senior stakeholders and contribute to innovative, experience-driven event strategies.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Event Manager should have:

• • 3+ years of experience in event marketing, experiential marketing, brand activations, or event management.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex events and projects simultaneously from planning through execution.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and budget management skills.
  • Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and translating business objectives into impactful event experiences.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Creative, proactive, and solutions-oriented with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and event management platforms such as Cvent.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Willing and able to travel approximately 50% for event execution.
  • Experience within financial services or another large, complex global organization is preferred.

Job Offer

• Hourly pay in the range of $40 to $45, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits during the temporary assignment.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a respected Financial Services organization.
• Work in a professional and supportive environment in the heart of New York.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.