Senior Project Manager

Building A Brand Starts With Our Story

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients in various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being listed among the 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies of the Year by Chief Marketer, named Top Agency of the Year 2024 by Event Marketer, highlighted as a Global Agency of the Year, over 100 Employees by C&IT, and listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2024, 2023, & 2022 by Chief Marketer.

What You Would Get To Do:

As the Senior Project Manager, embedded in Asset Management, you will work on the marketing and events team to support client event engagement. This team member will support initiatives, interfacing with key leaders across the business, advisors and advisor teams, marketing team members, agencies and vendors to deliver the very best experiences for our clients and prospects.

Your Contributions:

• Support end-to-end execution of events including webinars, meetings, roundtables, and conferences

• Coordinate event logistics such as registration, calendars, venues, AV, catering, and materials

• Manage event timelines, checklists, and task tracking to ensure deadlines are met

• Assist with speaker coordination, agendas, briefing documents, and content collection

• Prepare and distribute event communications, invitations, and follow-ups

• Liaise with vendors, production teams, and internal stakeholders

• Support live and on-site execution, including run-of-show and troubleshooting

• Ensure event materials meet branding and compliance requirements

• Help track attendance, feedback, and post-event reporting

What We Are Looking For:

Please be aware that we know experience does not always look like we describe it. If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at FIRST. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

• 8-10 years of experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Project Management experience, preferably in the financial services industry or a corporate environment

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ownership of projects

• Highly organized with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure

• Highly organized with attention to detail and excellent follow-through

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of relevant and interesting arts and cultural events, a plus

• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint; Salesforce experience a plus

• Strong client management skills with the ability to influence and lead by example, fostering a positive environment

• Strong ability to create best practices and take on new initiatives independently

• Client-centric, approachable, ability to adjust to client needs and style and deepen relationships in support of their business and programs; adapt to ever-changing demands and different client work styles

• Motivated, self-starter, ability to take direction and work independently; ability to think innovatively

• Entrepreneurial

• Creative thinker

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time

At FIRST, we believe that our success is driven by the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your personal and professional growth:

• Medical, Dental & Vision which includes the option of a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA)

• 401 (k)

• Five Flexible Spending Accounts Options

• Generous Paid Time Off Allowance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Life, Disability & Pet Coverages

• Wellness Stipend

• Mobile Phone Allowance

• Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo & more

• Aura Identity Theft Protection

• Discretionary Bonus Structure

• Global Opportunities: With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.

United States Residents: The base pay for this position ranges from $90,000 to $120,000. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

#LI-KM3 #LI-Hybrid

FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.