VP, Executive Programs Events

Vice President, Executive Programs Events

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Executive Programs Events to join our Marketing team. This role is located in New York City.

Position Summary
BNY is seeking a highly organized, strategic, and execution-focused Vice President, Executive Programs and Wealth Events Manager to lead the planning and delivery of high-impact events and executive programs that advance business priorities, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and elevate the BNY brand and experience.

This position will oversee events ranging from executive leadership meetings, board-related programs, and senior leadership forums. This individual will also lead event marketing, strategy and execution for the Mid-West region including client events, regional roadshows, conferences, recognition programs, and thought leadership experiences. 

The role requires strong events strategy, logistics management, relationship management, communications, budget oversight, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of executive programs primarily based in New York, including senior leadership meetings, executive forums, and assist in the planning and execution of board-related events, leadership offsites, and internal high-visibility programs.
• Manage and execute Wealth Events supporting the Midwest region, including client-facing experiences, regional programs, hosted events, industry conferences, and market engagement opportunities.
• Translate business objectives into strategic event plans that support stakeholder engagement, leadership connectivity, client experience, and brand reputation.
• Partner with senior executives, business leaders, marketing partners, communications teams, and key control functions to align event strategy, content, audience approach, and execution.
• Oversee all phases of event management including concept development, project planning, run-of-show creation, venue coordination, registration, travel logistics, catering, production, branding, speaker support, and post-event follow-up.
• Manage budgets, vendor negotiations, invoices, and reconciliation processes while ensuring cost discipline and strong stewardship of resources.
• Develop and maintain event timelines, planning documents, communications materials, attendee lists, briefing materials, and onsite execution plans.
• Ensure all events are delivered with a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and hospitality, especially for senior executives and client-facing audiences.
• Support measurement and reporting on event success, including attendance, stakeholder feedback, business impact, and lessons learned for future programming.
• Identify opportunities to improve event processes, enhance attendee experience, and standardize best practices across executive and wealth programming.

Who You Are

You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, engaging live experiences. You bring a strong sense of ownership, a client-focused mindset, and a commitment to excellence in every stage of the event lifecycle.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Significant experience in corporate events, executive programs, client events, or experiential marketing, preferably within financial services, professional services, or a large corporate environment.
• Demonstrated success managing high-visibility internal and external events with senior executive and client-facing audiences.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written commu