Senior Associate, Marketing & Events

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable events and professional networking experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your organizational skills shine? The Fund Finance Association (FFA) is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Associate to help us plan, promote, and execute exciting events and programs that engage members in our Fund Finance Communities!

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Associate, Marketing & Events, you'll be responsible for the direction and oversight of the entire event lifecycle from planning, promotion, budgeting, and execution - to event follow-up and reporting. In working closely with the CMO, COO, and other senior members of the team, you will coordinate logistics, communications, and event marketing campaigns for the FFA and its ancillary groups including, but not limited to: NextGen, Diversity in Fund Finance, FFA Cares, and Women in Fund Finance (WFF).

Your Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the planning and execution of FFA events, including but not limited to: conferences, regional events, marquee events, FFA Universities, and webinars
• Provide support and lead FFA affinity group (NextGen, Diversity in Fund Finance, and WFF) meetings, events, and other initiatives across all regions as assigned
• Aide the CMO and COO in leading, mentoring, and developing Marketing & Events team members
• Represent the FFA as the main point of contact for FFA affinity group events and FFA training courses as assigned
• Oversee and optimize internal processes and workflows to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness across regions, committees, and FFA team members
• Create, manage, and ensure adherence to individual event budgets
• Conduct research to identify potential sponsors and speakers for events
• Oversee event logistics, including venue selection, agenda creation, and onsite coordination and management
• Create marketing communications – including email campaigns, social media posts (LinkedIn), newsletters, and website updates
• Coordinate, edit, publish, and promote podcasts and newsletters
• Support the development of event marketing strategies to increase attendance and engagement
• Oversee and maintain event registration and attendee databases
• Foster relationships with sponsors, committee members, and industry volunteers, while managing events for various regions across different time zones
• Create and oversee post-event follow-up, analysis, and reporting
• Support other marketing initiatives, as needed
• Manage special projects as assigned, including but not limited to: the FFA’s Mentorship Program and the annual awards process
• Other duties as assigned

Your Knowledge, Critical Skills, Qualifications Should Include:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 10 years of relevant work experience in an event planning role
• Experience in fund finance or banking/legal industries preferred 
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, with a concentration in Marketing or Events desirable
• Proven track record of organizing successful corporate or industry events
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple events simultaneously, while meeting deadlines with frequent interruptions and competing priorities
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, as well as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Canva and HubSpot preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset, that embraces a start-up atmosphere
• Confident, with an approachable and dynamic personality 

Your Work Environment Will Look Like:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in an office setting 3 days per week on average, with the ability to work remotely and flexibly, as permitted based on performance and management discretion
• Ability to attend virtual meetings to accommodate European and Asian time zones, up to approximately 1-3 times per week, as necessary
• Works under minimal to moderate supervision
• Frequently types on a computer and uses phone
• Occasionally moves about to coordinate work
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Occasionally travels to offsite events via car, train, and/or air, approximately 10-20% of the time