Vice President, Event Strategy & Brand Experience

Jobless; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Point Partners in New York seeks a Vice President, Event Management to design and execute high-impact events that strengthen culture, deepen client relationships and elevate the firm’s brand.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and collaborating with the COO and CRO, this role guides internal and client-facing experiences, from executive offsites to celebrations, with a strong emphasis on strategic vision and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles or New York.
• Willing to travel 20%–25% to execute events in multiple markets.
• Six plus years of experience in investment banking, professional services or private equity and event leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual events calendar aligning with business development, marketing and employee engagement objectives.
• Partner with the Head of Marketing and CRO to design and deliver client events that strengthen relationships and elevate the Portage Point brand.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution for internal events such as major team meetings and executive offsites.
• Manage all event logistics: venue sourcing, vendor selection, contracts, budgeting and onsite delivery.
• Ensure events reflect Portage Point’s brand voice, values and visual identity.
• Track budgets, forecast costs and conduct post-event ROI evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with team members for day-of execution and continuity across programs.
• Create SOPs, approval workflows and communication protocols for event operations.
• Stay current with industry trends in event strategy, hospitality and client engagement.
• Support marketing initiatives and contribute to a high-performing, inclusive culture.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

End-to-end planning

Executive communication

Data analytics

Leadership

Travel readiness

Relocation willingness

Brand alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program

Job description

Portage Point Partners in New York seeks a Vice President, Event Management to design and execute high-impact events that strengthen culture, deepen client relationships and elevate the firm’s brand.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and collaborating with the COO and CRO, this role guides internal and client-facing experiences, from executive offsites to celebrations, with a strong emphasis on strategic vision and operational excellence.