Vice President, Healthcare Corporate Access Events

Guggenheim Partners • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Vice President, Corporate Access – Events role will serve as a senior leader within the Corporate Access team, responsible for designing, managing, and executing high-impact events that elevate the firm’s presence with corporate executives, institutional investors, and internal partners. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution and requires a strong events operator who can manage complex programs, partner across the firm, and deliver a best-in-class client experience at scale. The VP will oversee marquee conferences, thematic forums, investor trips, special projects, and bespoke gatherings—ensuring exceptional quality, seamless coordination, and alignment with sector insights and client demand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Access, large-scale event management, investor relations events, or financial services conferences.
• Proven track record executing complex, high-visibility events with senior executives and institutional clients.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication skills with senior stakeholders and confident client engagement.
• Proficient is relevant platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft, FactSet, S&P systems, MeetMax, Ipreo.
• Strong financial and operational comprehension, including building and managing multi-line budgets.
• Ability to anticipate challenges, think strategically, manage details, and deliver flawless execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional partners, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Event Strategy & Planning Lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of flagship conferences, sector thematic programs, smaller regional events, field trips, and bespoke client experiences.
• Create event marketing initiatives and outlines, including agendas, themes, and programming that reflect market trends and firm priorities.
• Establish event project plans, timelines, and budgets with clear accountability across internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Research, Sales, and Banking to align themes, speakers, corporate participation, and investor targeting with strategic objectives.
• Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as the operational lead for all aspects of event planning, including content development, registration, meeting schedules, onsite logistics, vendor management, technology platforms, and post-event deliverables.
• Oversee and manage collaboration with internal departments (Research, Sales, CRM/Data/IT, Accounting, Compliance).
• Partner and manage all event vendors, including event support, A/V, hospitality, transportation, and registration platforms.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management Act as a senior point of contact for corporate clients, IR teams, and institutional investors throughout all stages of the event planning.
• Ensure all event participants receive a consistent, high-touch, white-glove level of service at every interaction.
• Strengthen relationships with existing corporate partners and cultivate new connections to expand participation in future participation.
• Operational Excellence & ROI Drive continuous improvement in event processes, workflows, communication, and internal records.
• Build frameworks for event ROI measurement, including post event analysis, attendance metrics, investor engagement, and broker-vote impact.
• Oversee event data, CRM inputs, and internal reporting in partnership with internal data management team.
• Ensure all compliance perimeters are met and adhered to with firm policies.
• Team Leadership Mentor and guide junior event staff, providing structure, project oversight, and professional development.
• Model strong leadership, clear communication, and high accountability for deadlines, quality, and decision-making.
• Promote a positive, solutions-oriented culture within the broader team and organization overall.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees