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Form of workIf you are excited by producing and managing best-in-class corporate events, both internal and client facing, then this role is for you. We are looking for an experienced Events Manager that thrives off flawless events production. Enjoy run-of-show pressure? Not intimidated by delivering white glove service? Able to work both on-site and off-site (travel required)? We're looking for you.
About the Role
Swiss Re continues to enhance Corporate Real Estate & Services (CRES) functions to better align with business needs in the region and global operating model. As a Senior Events Manager Americas you will be part of a team tasked with evolving the Conference & Events services across the Americas region. Your primary contribution will be the development (selective), execution and delivery of a mix of on-site and off-site events to meet the highest standards that reflect Swiss Re's image and quality expectations.
Balance strategic and operational responsibilities.
- Create value to our customers and stakeholders (Swiss Re) by collaborating with other departments and our clients to generate high end events solutions.
- Work closely with the appropriate partners in CRES and Communications to understand event concept, objectives and requirements and then, within established budget, be able to successfully translate, build out and deliver on these specifications for both internal and client-facing events.
- Advise, develop, plan, coordinate and execute Americas wide events as per the CRES Service Catalogue and global events standards with a "white glove" mindset.
- Actively engage in and maintain stakeholder (business) relationships across all levels of the Swiss Re organization.
- Be a global representative and ambassador of events management for the Americas.
About the Team
We make a better work life! Together, CRES provides an inspiring and engaging work environment to support Swiss Re's growth. Our smart solutions help our clients connect, differentiate, and innovate. Always driven by the need for efficient and resilient solutions, we build for the future and ensure Swiss Re facilities and services operate smoothly worldwide. We balance long term stability and short-term needs - never compromising on health & safety and sustainability. We cultivate a learning and agile environment which enables our team to continuously learn and thrive.
About You
You have strong, interpersonal skills and a demeanor of confidence that is evidenced by an attention to detail, cross-functional and collaborative agility, and outstanding communication skills.
Essentials Needed
- A minimum of 8-years of experience as an events designer/manager in an event agency, conference or corporate environment supporting a high volume of events
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with a result driven "can do", self-starting personality
- Experience in managing outside agencies and vendors, negotiating contracts and holding teams accountable in a deadline intensive environment
- Proficiency in market known events tools (MS Dynamics, Slido, MS Teams, Live, Zoom, Qualtrics, etc.)
Nice to Haves
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese)
- Experience as a line manager
You must be willing to travel in support of off-site client-facing events or industry conferences where Swiss Re has a presence.
For Armonk, NY, the estimated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $132,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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