SIFMA · 4 days ago
Associate, Conferences & Events
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expSIFMA is currently looking for a New York-based Conferences & Events Associate who will primarily provide support to the broader Conferences & Events department. The role involves coordinating and executing events, managing inquiries, and ensuring efficient operations within the department.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Maintain event calendar with strong emphasis on data management, membership calls, and operational efficiencies
Work with the department to coordinate and execute internal and external events throughout the US
Serve as secondary point of contact to the Assistant Vice President who oversees the Financial Management Society (FMS) and attend meeting as needed when the primary lead is unavailable
Act as lead coordinator for two education days, ensuring smooth planning and execution
Support in-person FMS meetings, typically held once or twice per year
Tasks include scheduling internal team meetings and team meetings across multiple sites, shipping event materials
Respond to inquiries in a highly professional, organized, and expedited manner including phone and emails for general conference questions and registrations
Manage registration inquiries and be able to process and refund registrations along with producing registration reports
Work with Meeting Strategists to create and maintain speaker letters, PowerPoints, web sites, tent cards and name badges
Create and manage detailed speaker, attendee and hotel rooming lists in Excel
Develop, maintain and analyze feedback from event on post event surveys
Ensure all assignments/projects are completed with accuracy and efficiency, including follow-through to ensure that appropriate and timely actions are taken
Produce accurate, properly formatted documents and reports under sometimes tight time constraints
Provide onsite assistance at conferences and events as needed
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative professional business relationships with all levels of management, employees, external agents, and companies
Proactively seek out areas for assisting the EVP and team in completing their responsibilities, ensuring that requests made of them are addressed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
1-2 years of experience (corporate/association event experience a plus)
Excellent organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects on tight deadlines
Technical skills including a full working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom with familiarity on database use and functionality
Efficiency in Excel and Cvent is a must
A skill set to include accuracy in proof reading and attention to detail
An ability to prioritize tasks/workload looking ahead to resolve conflicts
A flexible work schedule is important as the role requires occasional overtime work to work beyond regular close-of-business hours during busy periods as necessary
A commitment to provide superior customer service with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients
A superior work ethic including being punctual, demonstrating work effectiveness, persistency, and commitment
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with strong employer contribution
Generous paid time off and holidays
Eligible to work remotely (up to 2 days per week)
Mobile Subsidy
Commuter Subsidy
Company
SIFMA
SIFMA is an industry trade group that represents security firms, banks, and asset management companies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Bentsen
President and CEO
David Krasner
Chief Financial Officer / Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-10-09
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