Are you passionate about event coordination and management and looking for a rewarding career in a global company? If so, you might be the perfect fit for the Associate, Event Coordinator role at MSCI, a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. Reporting to the regional Americas - Events Marketing Lead, this role is based in New York, where it will involve collaborating with the broader global team to support and coordinate event activities within the region.

As an Associate, Event Coordinator at MSCI, you will be responsible for:  

• Assisting with various tasks contributing to the overall organization of regional and global events program ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategies 

• Coordinating with external suppliers, such as third-party conference organizers, venues, audio visual, catering, video editors, etc., to ensure smooth and cost-effective event operations

• Collaborating with key internal partners, such as marketing, administrative teams, to support any in-office or local event activities  

• Acting as onsite staff for events locally or hosted on MSCI premises, including registration desk and setup of room, AV, catering, etc. 

• Printing, shipping and tracking supplies for onsite events staff, such as name badges, marketing materials and other onsite documentation

• Actively researching venues as destinations for all types of events, presenting space details and offering creative alternatives. 

• Supporting our industry event activities with onsite setup and logistics management, providing new innovative ideas to enhance MSCI’s brand awareness. 

• Ensure an engaging client experience and achievement of business objectives by consistently meeting deadlines on assigned events and projects and keeping stakeholders apprised 

• Conducting post-event analysis and reporting, including event feedback, performance metrics, sales follow-up, and opportunities tracking. 

• Actively research venues as destinations for all types of events, presenting space details and offering creative alternatives

• Managing and maintaining inventory of event equipment including exhibit booths and branded promotional items for your region 

To succeed in the role, you will need:  

• A degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field   

• A minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in marketing or event/meeting planning

• A keen passion for a career in event coordination and management 

• Strong project management skills and ability to independently meet deadlines

• Hands-on self-starter who is detail-orientated, demonstrates initiative and would proactively contribute to ideas and solutions

• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders

• A positive and flexible mindset, with the ability to perform in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 

• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones 

• Approximately 10% of travel will be required 

• Proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint, and savvy with event technology  

• Excellent English oral and written communication skills 

What we offer you

• Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus
• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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