Internal Events Associate

Houlihan Lokey

Internal Events Associate planning leadership meetings, training, offsites, and employee programs for Houlihan Lokey, a global investment bank. Coordinating vendors, budgets, attendee logistics, and onsite execution across North America and global initiatives.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNew York City • Florida, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate event planning, including venue contract management, budget reconciliation, and project management. Proficient in utilizing event technology platforms and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Corporate Event PlanningVenue Contract ManagementProject Management SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyClient Experience Focus

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Hard Skills

Event BudgetingVendor Relationship ManagementBEO KnowledgeEvent Technology PlatformsRegistration Systems

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Adapt Under PressureCritical ThinkingHospitality Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMobile Event ApplicationsProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Event ExecutionEmployee Engagement InitiativesOnsite HospitalityGlobal Employee Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support end-to-end planning and onsite execution of leadership meetings, training programs, acquisition welcome and integration events, offsites, conferences, and employee engagement initiatives
Research venues, make recommendations, and create event budget estimates
Review venue contracts and oversee deposits and payments
Coordinate event orders, AV requirements, staging, equipment, and furniture rentals
Create save-the-dates, invitations, reminders, event web pages, and other collateral
Compile and review bills, cancellation or attrition charges, and concessions to maximize group budget goals
Reconcile and process invoices with accounting
Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, registration processes, production schedules, and event workbacks
Coordinate hotels, venues, destination management companies, transportation providers, AV teams, production partners, and other vendors
Manage registration, communications, travel coordination, rooming lists, event materials, gifts, mobile event platforms, and onsite hospitality
Obtain event feedback and implement changes for future events
Partner with Human Capital, Executive Assistants, Finance, IT, Corporate Communications, Marketing, and business leaders
Maintain event documentation, budgets, reconciliation, reporting, standard operating procedures, and post-event evaluations
Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC to support global employee programs and consistency in event experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of experience planning corporate events, including sourcing, implementation, and execution
Detailed knowledge of venue contracts, BEOs, and vendor relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact professionally with colleagues at every organizational level
Hospitality mindset focused on client experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to learn event technology platforms, registration systems, project management tools, and mobile event applications
Experience supporting executive-level clients
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to identify areas for improvement and recommend updates or changes
Ability to remain focused and calm under pressure, think critically, and adapt confidently to shifting priorities or unexpected challenges

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total compensation package
Possible discretionary incentive compensation
Competitive benefits package