AQR Capital Management · 1 day ago
Event Specialist, Associate
Greenwich, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expAQR Capital Management is a global investment firm focused on delivering long-term results through rigorous analysis and collaboration. They are seeking a detail-oriented Event Specialist to coordinate and manage events that reflect the AQR brand and align with business goals, ensuring high-quality execution.
ConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Key member of team responsible for coordinating AQR’s events
Independently manage all pre, during and post logistics for client events ranging in size, type and format. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, organizing the event process including venue search, contracting, registration, client communications and onsite coordination
Successfully keep multiple moving pieces on track and executed within set timeframe and budget
Able to travel (domestic and possibly international) and work evenings and weekends as required by event schedule
Establish and cultivate relationships with hotels, restaurants, and other third-party providers
Maintain a detailed system for invitation/registration process, manage event pages, track event metrics and provide thorough follow-up post event
Work with compliance and cross functionally to ensure adherence to global regulatory environment
Identify and incorporate industry best practices in an effort to increase our productivity and effectiveness
Foster strong relationships, interfacing easily with a variety of internal and external teams on events or projects, ensuring format, venue and set-up is in line with the brand and established vision
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3-5 years of experience executing professional events, ideally for high profile organizations and clients
Must be highly-organized and extremely detail-oriented
Creative and flexible to adapt to changing needs and multiple priorities in a fast paced, high demand environment
Excellent ability to develop and manage processes/systems while working efficiently on a variety of projects
Positive disposition and attitude at all times, especially under pressure
Must be polished and able to professionally interface with a variety of stakeholders
A collaborative, team-focused approach
Strong business sense and understanding of end-user perceptions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, and customer service presence
Ability to proactively anticipate needs and solve problems logically and critically
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to travel (domestic and possibly international) and work evenings and weekends as required by event schedule
Preferred
Financial services experience preferred
Proficiency in additional event technologies like Cvent, ON24, and Pardot a plus
Experience in managing room blocks and travel a plus
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Annual discretionary bonus
Company
AQR Capital Management
AQR is a global investment management firm dedicated to delivering results for our clients.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Kabiller
Co-Founder and Principal
Stephen Mock
Principal, Chief Technology Officer
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