Vice President

Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars ofour employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.

Many of the world’s leading investors — from individuals to institutions across the globe — have entrusted Lazard Asset Management. We pride ourselves in uncovering the best investment opportunities for our clients. The purpose of our asset management business is to help our clients invest for the future — whether it’s for retirement, to grow and preserve inter-generational wealth, or to benefit the organizations that make our world smarter, healthier and more sustainable.

Events play a critical role in building stronger brand awareness, deepening relationships with existing clients, and acquiring new relationships. We’re seeking an innovative self-starter to join the North America Marketing team to create and execute an event strategy to maximize the commercial value of events – from proprietary in-person and virtual experiences to third-party conferences and sponsorships. They will enhance and design the full suite of experience programming, activation development and processes, to ensure consistent and distinctive experiences for clients/prospects as well as end-to-end impact measurement. This person will report to the Head of Channel Marketing for North America and will be based in Lazard’s New York headquarters.

We’ll trust you to:

• Develop and implement a holistic event strategy to maximize commercial value, including showcasing brand, demonstrating our expertise and driving business growth
• Create personalized and memorable experiences for clients and partners to strengthen relationships and foster long-term loyalty
• Partner with stakeholders within the business to understand the key business objectives and needs to conceptualize and execute strategic events
• Develop ROI metrics in partnership with the business; evaluate and report on performance an continually optimize
• Identify and manage relationships with key vendors to ensure we consistently deliver high-quality experiences and activations
• Develop a strong understanding of messaging, product collateral, thought leadership and campaigns
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate innovative elements into our events

You'll need to have: 

• Previous experience in event strategy and event management
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful event strategies that drive business results.
• Ability to think and operate with a clear vision and connect dots between initiatives
• Understand the business direction and promote innovative experiences and solutions
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Analytical mindset with experience in measuring event performance and demonstrating ROI
• Naturally client-centric with an inclination to advocate for partners
• Strong networking skills and thorough follow-up
• Passionate and knowledgeable about venues, restaurants/bars, food/beverage, and travel
• Have a finger on the pulse of trends, influencers, art, and more
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, agile environment

What We Offer

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $125,000 - 145,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard Asset Management’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.

Does this sound like you?

Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.

Inclusion at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.

Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades.

The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential and our collective success.

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