Events Specialist

About the role

New York, NY | San Francisco, CA | Miami, FL | Hybrid, 3 days in office

Where you'll be

FT Partners is the only Investment Bank focused exclusively on FinTech. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York and Miami, we advise leading FinTech companies, investors, and financial institutions on landmark M&A and financing transactions. Our team has earned industry recognition for dealmaking, and we bring the same standard of excellence to every experience we create for our clients and our people. This role can be based in our New York, San Francisco, or Miami office.

The role

Great deals deserve great moments. As our Events Specialist, you'll own the experiences that bring our clients, partners, and team together: intimate client dinners, FinTech conference sponsorships, closing celebrations, networking receptions, and internal offsites. You'll run a fast-moving calendar, work directly with senior leaders and high-profile clients, and see your work shape how FT Partners shows up in the market.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership. If you love turning a blank page into an unforgettable evening, and you're equally comfortable with the run-of-show and the budget reconciliation, you'll thrive here.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute a diverse portfolio of events, from client dinners and conference sponsorships to closing celebrations and employee engagement activities
• Own event logistics from start to finish, including budgets, registration platforms, calendars, and process documentation
• Manage vendor proposals, run-of-show timelines, A/V and technical needs, and branding
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver seamless, polished execution
• Provide high-touch, discreet, client-facing service at every event
• Lead on-site execution, including guest check-in, materials, and vendor coordination
• Scout and evaluate new venues, restaurants, and event spaces, and bring fresh ideas to the table
• Keep up with event trends, tools, and best practices
• Build lasting relationships with vendors, venues, and service providers

What you bring

• 1-3 years of event management experience
• Strong proficiency with AI tools, with a track record of using them to work faster and smarter, such as drafting communications, researching venues and vendors, building run-of-show materials, and streamlining planning workflows
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM systems and event management software is a plus
• Excellent project management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• A polished, confident, client-ready presence, and comfort supporting senior executives and high-profile clients with discretion
• Sharp attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Self-starter energy, with the ability to handle both big-picture strategy and tactical detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and travel as events require

• Who thrives here
• You take ownership, stay calm under pressure, and collaborate easily. You're always learning and helping others grow too.

Compensation

$100,000 base salary