Events Specialist
FT Partners is an investment banking firm focused exclusively on financial technology.
About FT Partners
Financial Technology Partners, also known as FT Partners, is a global investment banking firm focused exclusively on the FinTech sector. The firm provides strategic advisory services such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, fairness opinions, and anti-raid advisory, as well as financial advisory services including private capital raising, private equity, restructuring and LBOs, IPO advisory, and valuations. FT Partners also operates a FinTech equity research and strategic insights platform, publishing market reports, transaction analysis, and research for institutional investors and industry executives. Its clients include early-stage startups, high-growth private companies, public companies, financial institutions, investors, CEOs, and boards of directors across the financial technology ecosystem.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own the experiences that bring clients, partners and the team together, including client dinners, FinTech conference sponsorships, closing celebrations, networking receptions and internal offsites. You will run a fast-moving calendar, manage logistics, budgets and vendors, lead on-site execution, and provide discreet, high-touch service to senior leaders and high-profile clients.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of event management experience
- Strong proficiency with AI tools for drafting communications, researching venues and vendors, building run-of-show materials and streamlining planning
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; CRM and event management software experience is a plus
- Excellent project management and multitasking skills
- Client-ready presence and discretion supporting senior executives and high-profile clients
- Sharp attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle both big-picture strategy and tactical detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility for evenings, weekends and travel as events require
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute a diverse portfolio of events, from client dinners and conference sponsorships to closing celebrations and employee engagement activities
- Own event logistics from start to finish, including budgets, registration platforms, calendars and process documentation
- Manage vendor proposals, run-of-show timelines, A/V and technical needs, and branding
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver polished execution
- Provide high-touch, discreet, client-facing service at every event
- Lead on-site execution, including guest check-in, materials and vendor coordination
- Scout and evaluate new venues, restaurants and event spaces
- Keep up with event trends, tools and best practices
- Build lasting relationships with vendors, venues and service providers
