Senior Associate, Events & Experiences

Job Posting Title: Senior Associate, Events & Experiences

Bring your ideas. Make history. 

BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the “bank of banks” - 97% of the world’s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. 

With over 239 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. 

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Associate, Events & Experiences to join our Marketing and Communications team as a member of the Events & Experiences Center of Excellence. This HYBRID role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.  

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• With moderate guidance, work collaboratively with event leadership, marketing partners and business stakeholders to support and execute integrated event marketing plans and experiences. 
• Lead the planning and execution of a steady stream of client-facing, commercial-focused events (proprietary, third-party, and virtual); help to elevate our brand through innovative events and dynamic brand activations. 
• Coordinate a variety of business events, sponsorships, and tradeshows from end-to-end; elements of which include, agenda development, vendor/site research, contract negotiation, expense management, catering, audio visual management, budget reconciliation, exhibit management and post-event analysis/success measurement. 
• Create registration websites and custom email communications including invitations, reminders, and confirmations on Cvent.
• Build and maintain relationships with third-party vendors and cross-functional internal teams, creative services, digital marketing, etc.
• Provide operational event support, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, branded merchandise research and fulfillment, and other operational support as applicable.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• High-energy self-starter with 3 years of related experience and a passion for organizing unforgettable events and high-touch experiences; strong project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines, juggle multiple priorities and execute flawlessly with incredible attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working in technology tools such as Webex and Microsoft Teams.
• Natural comfort level and eagerness to learn new applications and systems.
• Experience, comfort, and maturity to interact and work well with peers and business partners at all levels, including C-Suite.
• Proactive and collaborative multitasker with strong verbal, written and overall communications skills; willingness to learn and understand event best practices and work off hours and travel ~20%.
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, marketing or communications or equivalent work experience.

#LI-Hybrid

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion 
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score 
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’

Our Benefits: 

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.