Corporate and Workplace Solutions – Workplace Experience – Event Management Senior Analyst/Associate, Jersey City

CORPORATE AND WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS    Consisting of Corporate Services and Real Estate (CSRE) and the Office of Global Security (OGS), our teams drive productivity and enable the firm’s flow of business while ensuring its safety and security. CSRE acquires, develops and manages the firm’s global real estate portfolio and delivers innovative market development, document management and hospitality related services to internal partners in the firm.  CSRE’s vision is to provide the world’s best workplace to the people of Goldman Sachs.  OGS’s mission is to protect the firm's people, assets, and reputation and in doing so provides people protection, physical security, fire safety and crisis management.  We look for achievement-oriented, creative individuals who perform at their best in a diverse team environment and are motivated by tangible results.  

OUR IMPACT

As an event strategy manager on the Event Management team, you will partner with key business stakeholders and team members to develop and execute an event marketing strategy, which includes oversight of all events and conferences with a keen focus on best practices, commercial excellence and consistency in delivery, along with effective risk management.  Goldman Sachs events are critical to maintaining the image of the firm and assisting in the development of key client relationships.   

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Reporting to the Americas Head of Event Management, this role supports event strategy, providing advisory support and overseeing the execution of events and conferences.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Partner with global team to manage annual business strategy, event commercial management, service excellence, best practices and innovation opportunities for a portfolio of events
• Plan select events across the firm – from budgeting to venue/vendor research and selection to logistics management to execution
• Own and manage relationship with key internal stakeholders, including senior executives
• Building and maintain an accurate and thorough annual budget and adherence to that budget. Manage weekly approvals with global team, and manage regular financial reporting
• Develop brand and messaging strategy consistent with firm’s brand positioning 
• Provide guidance to event host on content, speakers and presentation ideas 
• Take ownership and be accountable for overall success of the event
• Proactively follow-up on post event evaluation
• Protect the firm’s and business’ reputation, and adherence to the firm’s processes and regular review of regulatory requirements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience as an event specialist in a fast paced environment, preferably with financial services experience
• Knowledge in all aspects related to conferences and event management, including but not limited to budgeting, audio visual, stage production, registration, speaker management, and virtual event platforms
• A relationship builder with superb stakeholder/relationship management skills 
• Results-oriented and exceptional time management skill - ability to balance multiple, time-sensitive projects while maintaining a longer term, strategic focus
• Creative strategist and problem solver who delivers dynamic solutions. Be able to communicate with impact and to drive desired outcomes with a can-do attitude
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining high quality standards 
• Creativity, adaptability and a commitment to innovation
• Strong sense of commerciality with sound negotiation skills
• Personal integrity, passion, initiative, leadership qualities and the ability to work as part of a team in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy
• Serves as an effective role model with strong leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
   

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
  At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.  <