The Team:

The S&P Global Ratings Event Marketing team manages more than 600 virtual and inperson meetings, webinars, and thirdparty events annually. These range from intimate 30person roundtables to multiday conferences with 600+ attendees. The team partners closely with Commercial, Analytical, Market Outreach, and Marketing stakeholders to deliver highimpact, clientcentric events that reinforce Ratings market leadership. This role sits within a fastmoving, highly collaborative environment where autonomy, initiative, and operational rigor are essential.

The Impact:

You will serve as a trusted advisor and execution lead for event strategy and delivery across assigned sectors. This includes guiding stakeholders on target dates, agenda development, location selection, logistics, communications, and creative direction. You will architect repeatable processes, elevate operational excellence, and orchestrate complex multiworkstream programs with precision. Your ability to integrate AIenabled tools, automation, and data-driven insights into event workflows will help modernize our execution and enhance client experience.

Whats in it for you:

• Exposure to senior Commercial and Analytical leaders across Ratings.

• Ownership of highvisibility events in New York and across the U.S.

• A role designed for someone who thrives in autonomy, takes initiative, and can hit the ground running without heavy oversight.

• Growth within a global marketing organization committed to innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.

• Access to modern event technology, AIdriven tools, and automation platforms to streamline execution and elevate client engagement.

Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Strategic Partner

• Lead collaborative planning discussions with Commercial, Analytical, Market Outreach, and Marketing stakeholders across assigned sectors.

• Oversee hosted events and manage all contracted components of thirdparty association events.

• Operate as a selfstarter who proactively identifies needs, proposes solutions, and drives execution without waiting for direction.

Event Logistics & Execution

• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including vendor communication, registration, onsite execution, staffing plans, attendee tracking, presentation support, materials, evaluations, room setup, food and beverage, and AV specifications.

• Develop competency with virtual event execution, including platform management, speaker coaching, compliance, and endtoend production.

• Apply AIenabled tools for scheduling, attendee insights, workflow automation, and postevent analytics.

Financial & Operational Management

• Manage event budgets with strong financial oversight; negotiate optimal value for Ratings.

• Track and manage the event calendar, pipeline, and budget reporting.

• Create repeatable operational systems, templates, and processes that improve efficiency and reduce manual work.

Communications

• Oversee pre and postconference communications with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate communications with internal and external speakers.

• Review and contribute to event-related communications and invitations.

• Lead coordination with venues before and after events to ensure alignment and execution of excellence.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Identify and source venues, restaurants, transportation providers, dcor vendors, entertainment partners, promotional items, and AV/production partners.

• Review vendor contracts and provide detailed feedback to the Director, Event Marketing.

• Clearly communicate contractual terms, risks, and cancellation policies to stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with global event marketing partners to align best practices and execution consistency across regions.

• Support email campaigns, marketing materials, and visual brand/event identity.

• Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health, and safety requirements.

Mindset & Behaviors

• Actively listen, seek diverse perspectives, and communicate clearly across audiences.

• Identify and resolve daytoday problems with autonomy and initiative.

• Take an endtoend view of event delivery, connecting daily work to broader business priorities.

• Demonstrate adaptability, creativity, and attention to detailspotting issues others may miss.

• Collaborate effectively and operate as part of a broader system, not in isolation.

• All employees must work from the office at least 2 days/week.

What Were Looking For:

• A selfstarting executor who has built processes, standards, or repeatable playbooks from scratch.

• Someone who has implemented ideas that became norms, trends, or best practices.

• A candidate with meaningful events experience who can hit the ground running and operate with autonomy.

• Strong operational rigor: multiproject management, orchestration, detail orientation, and crossfunctional coordination.

• Stability in career trajectory; not jobhoppy.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationshipbuilding skills.

• Comfort using AI tools, automation platforms, and modern event technologies.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with flawless execution.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 58+ years of experience in event marketing, event management, or integrated event operations.

• Five to eight years of progressive experience managing endtoend event execution.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, especially during peak periods.

• Strong organizational, administrative, and problemsolving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Highly organized with a strong sense of urgency and client focus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Strong stakeholder management skills.

• Finalstage candidates must attend one inperson interview at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office before offer.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cvent, On24, Marketo, Salesforce, or similar platforms.

• Familiarity with Adobe Suite or Canva.

• Understanding of financial markets and the broader business environment.

• Experience with sponsors, client relationships, and fulfillment.

• Knowledge of New York City venues.

• Experience in registration management and event marketing.

• Experience leveraging AI tools for workflow automation, attendee engagement, or event analytics.