Job Specifications
Our client, a large financial services company in San Francisco, is looking for a Senior Corporate Event Manager for a 5-month onsite contract with the potential to extend or convert to a permanent position. This person will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of high-profile corporate events that support business objectives and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders. This role is responsible for managing complex, large-scale programs—including corporate forums, executive summits, and intimate roundtables—across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. Working closely with senior leaders, internal partners, and external vendors, the Senior Corporate Event Manager will bring a strategic mindset, exceptional operational rigor, and a strong understanding of the financial services landscape. The role also plays a key leadership function, mentoring junior team members and setting best practices for event excellence, measurement, and post-event insights.
This is a fully onsite contract position and requires 5-days/week in office in San Francisco.
Pay Rate: $55-60/hour
Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of high-level corporate events, including forums, summits, roundtables, and executive experiences
Partner with senior internal stakeholders (marketing, communications, leadership, sales, and compliance) to align event strategy with business and brand objectives
Manage external agencies, vendors, venues, and production partners to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and run-of-show documents for complex in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs
Oversee content strategy in collaboration with speakers and internal teams, ensuring programming is relevant, insightful, and tailored to executive audiences
Serve as the primary point of contact during live events, proactively troubleshooting issues and ensuring flawless execution
Lead post-event recaps and reporting, synthesizing insights, performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback into clear recommendations
Establish and refine event processes, templates, and best practices to improve efficiency and scalability
Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development
Stay current on industry trends, event technologies, and best practices—particularly within financial services and corporate events
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience managing complex corporate events, ideally within financial services, consulting, or large technology organizations
Proven experience leading executive-level forums, summits, and high-stakes stakeholder events
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect events to broader business goals
Deep understanding of the financial industry and comfort working with senior leaders and regulated environments
Demonstrated experience managing in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats
Excellent project management, budgeting, and vendor management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear recaps and executive-ready presentations
Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
Willingness to travel as required for on-site event execution
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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