Corporate Events Specialist - NYC Regional LeadCompensation: $95,000Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly organized, professional and proactive Corporate Events Specialist - NYC Regional Lead - to oversee the planning and execution of corporate meetings and events at the firm's Midtown Manhattan headquarters.
This highly visible, client-facing role requires exceptional organizational skills, elevated presence, attention to detail, and superior communication. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who takes ownership, anticipates needs, follows up consistently, and ensures details are carried through to completion.
The NYC Regional Lead will serve as a key point of contact for internal clients, senior executives, executive assistants, vendors, and cross-functional partners while delivering seamless, white-glove event experiences in a fast-paced, demanding financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities- Plan and execute executive meetings, conferences, receptions, client events, and other corporate gatherings.
- Manage multiple events simultaneously from initial intake through execution and post-event follow-up.
- Maintain detailed timelines, checklists, event specifications, and outstanding action items.
- Proactively follow up with stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to confirm requirements, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with senior executives, executive assistants, clients, vendors, and service partners.
- Coordinate closely with Corporate Events, Catering, Office Services, Facilities, Security, and external vendors.
- Oversee room setups, catering, event flow, vendor access, signage, guest requirements, and other event logistics.
- Conduct pre-event checks to ensure spaces are fully prepared and presentation standards are met.
- Anticipate challenges, resolve issues proactively, and remain composed and solutions-oriented when priorities change.
- Deliver a consistently elevated, discreet, and sophisticated hospitality experience for clients and guests.
Qualifications & Key Attributes- Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate events, event operations, hospitality, catering, or a related field.
- Exceptional organizational skills and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and detailed requirements.
- Strong presence and confidence interacting with senior executives, executive assistants, clients, and VIP guests.
- Proven self-starter who works independently, takes initiative, and maintains ownership through completion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, responsive approach to keeping stakeholders informed.
- Strong attention to detail, judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in financial services, professional services, luxury hospitality, or other high-touch environments preferred.
- Knowledge of event logistics, catering, room configurations, vendor coordination, and event management systems such as EMS preferred.
- Ability to work on-site in Midtown Manhattan with schedule flexibility based on event requirements.
All eligible employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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