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About the Role

Ares is seeking a Senior Associate Event Manager to join the Ares Events Team within the Global Client Solutions Group. This role involves leading the planning and execution of mid-size events from conception to reconciliation, managing complex conferences, and contributing to the creation of new processes for global operations. The position is based in New York, Los Angeles, or Mumbai and requires managing events of various sizes, both virtually and in-person globally.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution on mid-size events from initial conception to reconciliation, including pre-event organization, budget management, production management, onsite execution, staff management, senior management liaison, and final cost analysis.
Partner with the event lead to own specific pieces of large flagship events.
Deliver flawless events, including pre-con meetings, overall management of the event, and working directly with the GCS team, Investment Leadership, Product Management, and other stakeholders.
Understand, analyze, and articulate key themes, issues, and risks to GCS Leadership and stakeholders.
Consider consequences, think before acting, demonstrate strong awareness, make sound decisions, and serve as a trusted partner.
Mentor junior team members.
Partner with the Global Conferences & Events team to research and plan event schedules, supporting the design, planning, implementation, marketing, and coordination of events, conferences, roadshows, and logistics.
Organize and prepare for investor meetings, including creating agendas, scheduling tours, and ensuring timely preparation of materials.
Ensure an engaging client experience and achievement of program objectives by meeting deadlines and keeping stakeholders informed.
Manage event RSVP tracking in Cvent & Salesforce, report on registration statistics to Relationship Managers & Investor Relations teams.
Take on ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

8-10 years of experience in financial services events.
Approximately 30% of global travel will be required.
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; result oriented.
Strong communication skills and team orientation; capability of interacting with key stakeholders to direct prioritization of related activity.
Strong client service orientation.
High accuracy and detail orientation.
Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently.
A solutions-oriented self-starter with ability to see the big picture.
A demonstrated ability to research and leverage available resources to accomplish the task at hand.
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones.
An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes.
Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Highly resourceful; able to collaborate; strength in time management with high stakes deadlines.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and general Microsoft Office programs.
Proficiency in Cvent, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Location

New York
Los Angeles
Mumbai

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required, preferably with a major in Accounting, Economics, Political Science, Finance, General Business or Management, and outstanding academic achievement.

Salary/Compensations

$135,000 - $165,000 / annum

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans
401(k) program with company match
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
Access to a world-class medical advisory team
Mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
Mindfulness and wellbeing app
Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
New parent leave
Reproductive and adoption assistance
Emergency backup care
Matching gift program
Education sponsorship program

About the Company

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture.
Our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future.
Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.