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Head of Global Event Management
Head of Global Event ManagementLord Abbett • Jersey City, NJ, US
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Head of Global Event Management

Head of Global Event Management

Lord Abbett • Jersey City, NJ, US
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Head Of Global Event Management

The Head Of Global Event Management is a strategic and operational leader responsible for defining and delivering Lord Abbett's global events strategy in alignment with the firm's business objectives and brand vision.

Reporting to the Head Of Brand, this individual will oversee a team of three direct reports and a network of external partners to deliver high-impact, high-touch client, executive, and employee experiences.

This role oversees a wide range of virtual and in-person events, including client meetings, conferences, event sponsorships, corporate offsites, trainings, webinars, and firm-wide events.

The Head Of Global Event Management serves as a key ambassador for Lord Abbett's brand ensuring every event reflects the firm's values, client-centric culture, and commitment to excellence and playing a vital role in advancing the firm's reputation and relationships worldwide.

We'll Trust You To :

Strategic Leadership :

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive global events strategy that aligns with the firm's goals, brand positioning, and client engagement objectives.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of three direct reports, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Partner with senior leaders, including Marketing, Client Solutions, and Investment teams, to ensure event programs drive business impact and strengthen key relationships.
  • Represent the Global Events function as part of the Brand leadership team, ensuring integration with firm-wide marketing and communications initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with best-in-class external vendors within the events and hospitality space.

Operational Excellence :

  • Deliver end-to-end white-glove event experiences from concept and design through execution and post-event analysis across client meetings, conferences, offsites, trainings, and sponsorships.
  • Ensure a consistently high level of high-touch service that reflects Lord Abbett's reputation for excellence and client focus on every touchpoint.
  • Oversee all event logistics, including design, registration, communication, travel, hospitality, food & beverage, production, and content delivery.
  • Implement and manage the relationship with key event-technology providers (Cvent, On24), ensuring cutting edge technology is used to continually innovate event offerings, improve communication, and enhance attendee experience, ultimately supporting the firm's growth and reputation in the markets we serve.
  • Manage event budgets, negotiate and execute contracts, and ensure compliance with internal policies and business line items.
  • Establish and refine frameworks and playbooks to ensure consistency, scalability, and operational excellence across regions.
  • Define and measure event success through KPIs and analytics (e.g., client engagement, ROI, satisfaction scores).
  • Leverage data insights to continuously improve planning, attendee experience, and business impact. Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on event performance and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Innovation and Creativity :

  • Bring forward new ideas as to how we can bring the Lord Abbett brand to life through innovative experiences that support our firm and brand strategy.
  • Elevate the brand experience with distinctive programs that engage clients, employees, and executives.
  • Challenge the ways things have been done with new potential partnerships that enhance efficiency or improve the experience.
  • Drive continuous innovation staying on the pulse of event industry trends and best practices, ensuring the latest advancements are creatively integrated into planning and execution.
  • You'll Need To Have :

  • 10+ years of event management experience, ideally in the financial services / asset management industry
  • Proven track record of leading high touch events and managing high performing teams
  • Experience in strategic planning and execution of events for a global firm
  • Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • A passion for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and vendors
  • High level of professionalism and client service orientation
  • Proficiency in event management software and tools (e.g., Cvent, On24)
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and work well under pressure
  • Why Lord Abbett?

    Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.

  • Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
  • Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
  • Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first.
  • We have been ranked #1 in Barron's Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.

    Compensation Information : Annual base salary for this role is $175,000-$190,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

    Discretionary Bonus : Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.

    Benefits : Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans.

    Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics : race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military / veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

    Important notice to Search Firms - Please Read Carefully

    Without prior written agreement, Lord Abbett does not accept unsolicited submissions from employment agencies, search firms, placement services, or any similar provider ("Search Firms") for employment opportunities. All candidates submitted by Search Firms to any employee or partner at our company without a written Search Firm agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of our company. In such circumstances, no fee, commission, or other compensation will be paid to such Search Firm in the event a candidate is hired by our company. To the extent a Search Firm has a written agreement in place, all introductions are position specific and should be directed to HR or the hiring manager, so we kindly request no unsolicited phone calls or emails.

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