Events Manager

Position Summary:

In this highly visible role, you will develop and deliver end-to-end strategy for US meetings and events as well as an annual event for the Latin America group. Meetings and events are defined as internal meetings, sales meetings, corporate and client-facing events. The Events Manager will deliver a high standard of meeting planning excellence for business partners, clients and affiliates. In addition to sound technical capabilities, the role requires strong and mature interpersonal skills and a significant amount of collaboration throughout all levels of the organization. The Events Manager should understand the business, Natixis culture and be able to handle evolving priorities. You will contribute to broader department programs and company goals. A high level of initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, creativity and collaboration is required to develop, plan and execute successful events and meetings. This is a hybrid position and our office is located in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• In compliance with Natixis Investment Managers (NIM) policies and relevant regulations, plan and organize internal/external business-related meetings and events. Collaborate with external constituents and internal partners to align and carry out strategic direction (i.e., Meeting objectives, desired outcomes, intended audience, content coordination, creative and innovative engagement techniques).
• Investigate, source, negotiate, and coordinate hotel and ancillary meeting services (includes contractors, vendors, onsite staff) while leading logistics of program functions, including but not limited to space set-up, food and beverage, transportation.
• Coordinate and supervise AV/production and auxiliary technical services (i.e., Mobile applications, augmented/virtual reality applications, audience response systems, polling/surveys) to ensure successful execution and measurement.
• Facilitate attendee experience through registration site design, event promotion and communications, and attendee management to support needs related to meeting attendance
• Address all aspects of budget and billing, including development of and balancing against budgets, identification and quantification of cost savings/cost avoidance efforts, reconciling master bills, coordinating payment to vendors, and managing meeting expenses.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of demonstrated event management experience in Financial Services
• Experience with Cvent Event Management software program would be an advantage
• Strong project management and solutions-oriented planning process
• Adept interpersonal skills
• An eye toward continuous improvement and application of ideas and efficiencies for programs and internal systems
• Experience with the development of tactical planning to include meeting objectives and aligned activities to ensure a positive internal/external client experience.
• Understand affiliate and partner guidelines as well as NIM’s compliance guidelines.
• Learn and apply Natixis branding elements to all initiatives
• Comfortable collaborating with C-Suite level executives
• 15% - 20% travel within the US

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Natixis Investment Managers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law.