Global Events Director

This position could be based in the following alternate locations: New York, NY (New York); Jersey City, NJ (New Jersey)

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and self-motivated Events Director to join the New York Life Investments Marketing team. The Events Director will manage a dedicated portfolio of events, taking full ownership of the strategic planning and execution of meetings, conference sponsorships, and programs. This role is pivotal in overseeing the creation and delivery of events that align with and amplify the company’s values and culture, while ensuring exceptional experiences that drive measurable ROI for the business.

The key focus of this position, through experiential marketing, is to elevate the brand, foster meaningful connections, and enhance visibility by curating both internal and external events, as well as strategically managing conference sponsorships. This position will report into the Head of Global Event Management.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and lead planning and executing of internal meetings and events, industry and partner conferences
• and tradeshows, and client meetings and hospitality at all levels, across formats (in-person and virtual) and all budgets (large and small) — from smaller regional events to larger scale national and global events.
• Own event marketing timelines including project management of event-related deliverables including but not limited to collateral support, invitations, selection and ordering of giveaway inventory, coordinate room blocks and production of lead generation or marketing materials prior to trade shows.
• Report on tradeshow and event ROI with focus on continuous improvement.
• Partner with internal and external associates, including Corporate Communications/PR, Sales, Marketing, and Corporate Travel, booth management vendors, on-site event planners and work closely with and build relationships with tradeshow vendors to negotiate booth location, marketing opportunities, and stay on top of
• show timelines. Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to shape and amplify event experiences.
• Own the Company Store premium item experience with strategic practices for merchandising and production, working closely with vendors and in-house design team to enhance and elevate the current offerings.
• Proficient in event technology and manage builds of necessary event pages, registrations, and virtual platform links (Zoom, ON24, Teams, etc.) with technology partners. Manage registrations, track metrics, and provide reporting.
• Strategize with other Global Events Management team members to continue to improve in-person and virtual events and develop differentiating ways to engage audiences before, during and post experience.

What You'll Bring:

• 8-10 years of event management experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Ability to set goals, define success metrics, and elevate our event portfolio.
• Polished written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with external trade and marketing vendors.
• Optimize departmental processes and maintain attention to detail.
• Refine customer experience strategy and demonstrate critical thinking.
• Unite and inspire diverse stakeholders, vendors, and colleagues to achieve outstanding results.
• Familiarity with attendee management systems, apps, and event technology.
• Strong sense of hospitality and passion for service.
• Proven experience in budgeting and strategic initiatives.
• Confidently lead and collaborate with senior management teams.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments, maintain urgency, and commit to success.
• Eager to master new technical and business knowledge.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time, including non-traditional hours and international travel.

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $120,000-$165,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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Job Requisition ID: 92225