Event Project Manager Financial Services Organisation 3 + month temp to perm role – ASAP start Canary Wharf Location £250 - £300 per day (depending on level of experience) Our client prestigious international bank is on the search for an experienced Event Project Manager to join their Global Events team for 3 + months (with the opportunity of going temp to perm for the right candidate) starting ASAP. Only candidates with previous Events experience in the Financial Services sector will be considered for this role. Act as the main focal point for Meetings & Events being driven out of the London office and EMEA offices. Manage event logistics for all major businesses in their relations with existing customers and in new client development across the bank. As required, manage, mentor and coach other event planners. Key Responsibilities: Liaison and partnership with the banks Businesses to develop and execute their Event Marketing Strategy Responsibility for organising appropriate events generated out of EMEA. Total project management of events (including High Level Management events) and deal/non deal related road shows from inception to completion Organise EMEA-based conferences and seminars for internal and external clients Arrange closing dinners, receptions and other special events Arrange investor marketing trips and industry sponsored conferences Ensure adherence to the banks Policies, Governance and budgetary guidelines at all times through checks on meeting requests, approvals, risk assessments, invoices, expenses etc. Effectively plan and be responsible (as required) for project allocation to the team and the co-ordination of resource levels to meet business needs at all times Produce regular reports detailing activities and results for the departments and distributing to internal Clients. Act as delegate to Project Manager and/or Business Unit Manager as required Have input into the running of the Event Marketing department and participate in the vision of the department. Skills and experience required: Events Management experience in the Financial services sector is a must for this role Experience in working in a busy office with dedicated experience of arranging major and high profile events. Managed and executed special events for a range of 20 – 500 attendees or complex high profile events with senior clients e.g. CEO level Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Excellent negotiation skills with quantitative and analytical skills Creativity and ability to generate new ideas for events as well as inspire other team members Languages helpful (French, Spanish, German,Italian)