What is the position? Evercore seeks to hire an experienced Vice President for its Corporate Events team located in New York, NY.
Group Description: Evercore seeks to hire an experienced Vice President to join our Corporate Events Team. In this role, the person will work with a team of Corporate Events professionals to deliver exceptional experiences to our employees and clients. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex event logistics, ensuring flawless execution and delivering a superior level of client service.
Primary Responsibilities: In this role, the person will work with a team of Corporate Events professionals to deliver exceptional experiences to our employees and clients. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex event logistics, ensuring flawless execution and delivering a superior level of client service. The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan and host high-profile, client-facing events, ensuring an exceptional experience that reflects the company’s brand and values
- Build and maintain relationships with key internal clients, understanding their needs to enhance event personalization and impact
- Provide expert advice on event venues, source venues and develop realistic budgets for every event
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, venues and service providers to optimize value and ensure budget adherence
- Embody the firm’s culture and values in planning and execution of all events
- Ensure all event aspects are representative of the Evercore brand
- Ensure that all events are compliant with firm-wide standards and policies
- Provide documentation throughout the planning process as well as post-event data
- Mentor and help manage junior members of the team in day-to-day event planning tasks
- Work in the Evercore New York office at least 3 days per week
- Willing and able to travel domestically or internationally as needed
Specific Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a strong team-based attitude and work ethic. They will be ambitious and resourceful, as well as intellectually curious and eager to learn. Additional qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree; professional certifications in event planning (e.g., CMP, CSEP) are a plus
- 8–12 years of experience in event management, preferably within the financial services or professional services industry
- Proven track record in planning and executing high-profile client events and internal corporate initiatives
- Client-first mindset with a commitment to delivering superior service
- Expertise in managing complex offsite event logistics
- Strong understanding of client relationship management and a high commitment to exceptional client service
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with C-level executives, clients, and vendors
- Proficiency in event management tools and platforms, especially Cvent
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
About Evercore: Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders - including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructurings, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public, private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.evercore.com.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment: Evercore is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or immigration or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (referred to as “protected status”), in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Expected Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000
In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred equity. Evercore also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility. These include, but are not limited to:
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursements accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life and disability insurance, including additional voluntary financial protection insurance
- Well-being resources and programs, including mental health and mindfulness programs, digital wellness platforms, well-being events, and targeted on-site health services
- Family-building and family-support benefits
- Paid parental, caregiver, marriage and bereavement leave
- Commuter benefits, health club membership discounts, and other corporate discounts
- Paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and volunteer opportunities
