The BILINGUAL Vice President Event Planner will create and execute client event activities from concept through execution and evaluate return on investment. The planner will drive the event strategy for the markets bringing creative ideas, suggested venues and proposed content to the market with thought to strategic execution.
The job demands interaction with colleagues on the global events team, bankers and product partners, and senior management so that we can ensure a consistent and distinctive experience for clients which underscore our business strategies. The event team's goals are to help markets increase client business/deepen existing client relationships, create and drive efficiencies for all internal partners and maintain the bank's brand standard at all events. High pressured position demands strong communication skills, accuracy, long hours and extensive travel in the region with occasional opportunity outside the region. Data management is an equal part of overall responsibilities.
The role is located in New York reporting directly to the Head of Latin America Private Bank Events.
Overview of responsibilities:
- Understand business objectives and develop an event strategy that supports business goals
- Create high-touch events consistent with the bank's standards
- Strong in data and budget management, task prioritization and operational efficiencies
- Familiar with key Latam cities, venues / vendors, as well as cultural nuances
- Partnership with other lines of business, in order to leverage cross-sell event opportunities
- Ability to influence stake holders in order to keep projects on track and in line with regional strategy
- Ability to negotiate with event venues and vendors to maximize budget allocations
- Business acumen to think strategically and problem solve offering creative solutions
- Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines with prompt and clear responses
- Participate in frequent events team and business meetings, providing updates as needed
- Strong presentation skills
Skills required:
- A minimum of 5-8 years' prior experience in Event Management related activities
- Portuguese and/or Spanish language skills a must
- Exemplary oral/written communications and interpersonal skills
- Solid project management experience
- Extremely detailed oriented
- Availability to work late hours and travel internationally on a regular basis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & SharePoint sites
- Willingness to learn, adapt and have a positive and professional attitude at all times
- Skilled at handling difficult personalities and able to liaise with senior management on a regular basis
- Prior experience in financial services a plus
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.