Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management - Events Marketing Associate - London

**Role Overview:** We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Event Marketing professional to join our Asset Management team. This role is critical in strategizing, leading, and executing high-impact events and sponsorships that enhance our brand, drive client engagement, and support business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in the financial services industry, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex projects and senior stakeholders with polish and professionalism.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• **Strategic Event Planning:** Develop and implement comprehensive event and sponsorship strategies aligned with asset management business goals, market trends, and target audience needs.
• **End-to-End Execution:** Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a diverse portfolio of events, including large conferences, roundtable events, receptions and industry sponsorships, from concept to post-event analysis.
• **Stakeholder Management:** Cultivate strong relationships and effectively manage expectations with internal senior leaders (e.g., Partners, Portfolio Managers, Sales Heads) and external partners (e.g., vendors, conference organizers, media).
• **Budget Management:** Oversee event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and maximizing ROI for all initiatives.
• **Vendor Negotiation:** Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors, venues, and suppliers to secure optimal terms and services.
• **Content Collaboration:** Work closely with marketing, sales, and investment teams to develop compelling event content, speaker presentations, and promotional materials.
• **Performance Measurement:** Track, analyze, and report on event performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• **Brand Representation:** Ensure all events and sponsorships consistently reflect the firm's brand identity and high standards.
• **Self-Directed Project Management:** Independently manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong initiative, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

**Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 of progressive experience in event marketing, (financial services or asset management industry preferred but not required).
• Demonstrated success in strategizing, leading, and executing complex events and sponsorships.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to interact confidently and effectively with very senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with a proactive approach, capable of working autonomously and taking ownership of initiatives.
• Proficiency in event management software and CRM systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as required for events.

**Desired Attributes:**

• Strategic thinker with a creative approach to event design and execution.
• Highly polished and professional demeanor.
• Results-oriented with a focus on delivering measurable impact.
• Collaborative team player with strong leadership potential.

**We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits**

Healthcare & Medical Insurance

We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.

Holiday & Vacation Policies

We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

Financial Wellness & Retirement

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

Health Services

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

Fitness

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).

Child Care & Family Care

We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

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Opportunity Overview

CORPORATE TITLE

Associate

OFFICE LOCATION(S)

London

JOB FUNCTION

Marketing

DIVISION

Asset & Wealth Management