Associate, Event Planning

Antares Capital is seeking an organized, detail-oriented marketing professional to support the planning and execution of the firm's client event program in our New York or Chicago office. This individual will also support the planning and execution of proprietary client events, executive meetings and other internal or sponsor-related events as business needs require, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience across the firm's broader event portfolio. Support the VP of Client Events in executing Antares' client event strategy, with a primary focus on third-party conferences and sponsorships.Maintain the firm's event and conference calendar, coordinating schedules and communicating updates with internal stakeholders.Own the day-to-day management of Antares' conference sponsorship program, coordinating registrations, sponsorship deliverables, exhibitor requirements, vendor communications, budget tracking, expense reconciliation, logistics, and on-site execution.Support the planning and execution of Antares' annual client event program, including proprietary investor events, executive meetings, and select internal events.Develop project timelines and monitor milestones to help ensure events are delivered on schedule and to a consistently high standard.Partner with the Integrated Marketing & Communications team to coordinate invitations, event branding, presentations, signage, attendee communications, and pre- and post-event follow-up.Help ensure every conference and event reflects a consistent and professional Antares brand experience.Build strong working relationships with internal partners and external service providers.Utilize project management platforms (Monday.com), event technologies (Cvent), and CRM tools to manage event workflows, timelines, registrations, and attendee information.Track attendance, budgets, sponsorship deliverables, key event metrics, and stakeholder feedback to support post-event reporting and continuous improvement.Contribute ideas to enhance future conferences, sponsorship activations, client events, and attendee experiences.Other duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience coordinating marketing events, conferences, sponsorships, or client events within investment management, financial services, or another professional services environment.Resourceful self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Experience coordinating conferences, sponsorships, or client events from planning through execution, including logistics, vendor management, and budget tracking.Strong relationship management skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and external partners.Experience using project management and event technology platforms (such as Monday.com or similar) to manage event workflows.Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity and event execution.Willingness to travel as needed to support conferences and client events. Actual base salary within the specified range is comprised of several components, including but not limited to applicant's skill, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and the location of the position.