Senior Event Planner Job at SS&C Technologies Holdings in New York

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Event Planner

Locations:

New York, NY

Get To Know Us:

For more than 35 years, SS&C has developed the technology and services to power our clients’ success. With industry-specific solutions from the alternatives space to healthcare to wealth management, SS&C is leading the way toward the future.

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. is the technology and services that the average person does not see, nor does the end-user know even exists. But, if you have a loan, investments in stock, bonds, mutual funds, or have a 401(k) plan, it's likely our technology and service drive the operations for the companies that work directly with you. Just a few of the services we offer: accounting, compliance, risk analytics, data management, retirement services, fund operations, and many others.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work / Life Balance: Flexible Personal / Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

• Onsite execution of SS&C corporate events in New York City and other locations.
• Plan, develop, manage and monitor all aspects of assigned corporate events / tradeshows, meeting deadlines and budget demands.
• Liaise with internal clients to discover requirements and expectations to help ensure client satisfaction.
• Organize, oversee and execute program efforts including conducting research, making recommendations, contract negotiations, promotional strategies, catering, sponsorship coordination, buy tradeshow assets, managing tradeshow asset inventory, transportation, event logistics, communications, follow-up, expense reconciliation and reporting.
• Collaborate with the lead generation team’s efforts to identify, produce, report, and nurture sales leads from events.
• Measure and report effectiveness in order to drive continuous process improvements.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication to both internal clients and external vendors and customers.
• Keep accurate records of all event contracts, budgets, and associated materials.
• Work as a contributor on large enterprise‑wide events.
• Comply with SS&C corporate legal, risk, health and financial requirements and expectations.

What You Will Bring:

• Must possess extensive experience as a seasoned corporate event organizer with over 5 years of corporate planning experience. Corporate event planning experience is required.
• Experience in working with corporate legal procedures for events and comprehension of event legal aspects are required.
• Experience in managing trade shows and hosted events.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, event management or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must present with professionalism in appearance, communication and conduct.
• Experience in maintaining and building enriching business relationships.
• Strong organizational abilities, encompassing multitasking, effective time management, thorough follow-up, and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in utilizing the Cvent event management software systems.
• Availability to attend on-site events, potentially on multiple evenings per week.