Position: Event Director
About: Eurasia Group is the world’s leading global political risk research and consulting firm. By providing information and insight on how political developments move markets, we help clients anticipate and respond to instability and opportunities everywhere they invest or do business. Our expertise includes developed and developing countries in every region of the world, specific economic sectors, and the business and investment playing fields of the future. With our best-in-class advisory and consulting offerings and GZERO Media, the Eurasia Group umbrella provides the marketplace with a complete political risk solution. Headquartered in New York, we have offices in Washington, London, San Francisco, Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Singapore, and Tokyo, as well as on-the-ground experts and resources in more than a hundred countries. “Politics first” grounds our work: Politics is the lens through which we view the world, and we are committed to analysis that is free of political bias and the influence of private interests.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in event management, project management, operations, or related field; 7+ years of project management and events experience, preferably running virtual and in-person events; Exceptional client management skills; A creative, innovative mindset with a collaborative attitude; The ability to anticipate problems and implement quick and agile solutions; Experience running budgets, setting targets, and identifying measurements of success; Extraordinary attention to detail and organizational skills; Understanding and experience in producing in-person and virtual events; Up to date on event technologies and trends; Proficiency with Excel to track budgets
Benefits: 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Parental leave, Vision insurance
