APAC Conference and Event Planner, Vice President

nships; ensuring delivery of services are met / exceeded. Actively manage cost negotiation with supply chain. > Ownership of budget throughout event lifecycle. Create and maintain detailed excel budget through event lifecycle and follow appropriate escalations where necessary. Timely and accurate invoice tracking and processing. > Propose and implement best practice invitation process, working with BU to create invitee lists in optimal format. Working with Web team to build Firm branded websites and mobile applications. > External Speaker research and management: maintain relationships with speaker agencies, understand risks and seek internal approvals, contracting, briefing calls and logistics > Sound knowledge and adherence to all Legal & Compliance Department and Anti-Corruption Group requirements, including managing participation of Government Officials. Ownership of invitee pre-approval process, transparency letters, etc. > Working with Design Studio to create timeline for save the dates, invitations, agendas, speaker information packs, website branding, print collateral and other marketing materials > Detailed liaison and co-ordination with internal audio-visual team: pre-production, set & staging, webcasting, presentation release (in conjunction with business legal teams), mobile & social media applications etc > Facilitate effective sharing of appropriate information by ensuring all reporting requirements are accurate and met on a timely basis (eg. event reports, time tracking, savings and value adds) > Host post event de-brief, provide reporting & feedback analysis. Scheduling dates for following year and instigating event planning cycle. KEY STRENGTHS REQUIRED > Minimum 8 years related experience in event planning in the Investment Banking industry, including leading key franchise events > Proven ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders and clients > Ability to lead, innovate, propose solutions, influence, make and own decisions > Excellent knowledge of 5* venues and relevant vendor relationships > Good working knowledge of and interest in Event Tech > Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload, working under pressure to deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy > Flexible and willing to work long hours (evenings, weekends) and travel when required > Strong team player, do what it takes to get the best outcomes and always maintaining high standards of excellence > Proficiency with Excel and Powerpoint Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.