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Business Unit:

Corporate Affairs

Core focus: APAC Event Management, planning and executing an international calendar of high visibility internal and external events, sponsored conferences, hospitality and third-party events. This role is open to candidates who are currently based in Hong Kong/ Singapore

Event planning efforts for in-person and hybrid events across APAC from request, through execution and post event reporting. Work across all APAC offices and business units

Strategy – bi-annual meetings with regional business heads to review strategic planning and feedback of all events. Responsible for presenting APAC strategy into the US

Branded merchandise and gifting – work with team specialist to support branded merchandising and corporate gifting across the APAC region

Reporting – in-depth budget reporting for each business including qualitative and quantitative detail.

Financial Controls – responsible for building and adhering to accurate and thorough budgets

Leadership – provide oversight and team leadership as the primary point of contact for onsite staff, temporary contractors and junior planners who are staffed on project

Vendor procurement and management – including sourcing, contract negotiation, onboarding and managing vendor service levels.

Understanding and adherence to regional compliance and regulatory requirements

Venue selection and management – should provide excellent, regional venue knowledge and be ultimately responsible for relationship between Blackstone and the venue to ensure a successful event.

In-depth knowledge of full production process and leading technology and audio-visual requirements

Exceptional on-site execution, staffing and vendor management – accountable for overall success of the event

Event closing – provide stakeholders with reconciled budget, schedule post conference debrief / surveys and generate initial and final feedback for potential rescheduling

Business Unit Relationship Management – responsible for APAC businesses lines as the primary point of contact for annual event strategy including budgets.

Qualifications:

10+ years’ experience in international event planning and management, specifically in Hong Kong and/or Singapore, within a fast-paced global corporate organisation.

Ability to work independently, as well as in teams, and take initiative with all aspects of an assignment

Strong APAC venue and vendor knowledge

Proven track record of developing business relationships at all levels both internal and external, from Partners to PA’s.

Personal integrity, cultural sensitivity, initiative, leadership qualities and the ability to work as part of a global team in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy

Estimated 20 - 25% travel commitment (regional and international)

Strong negotiating/commercial/entrepreneurial skills

Strong event management skills with impeccable attention to detail

Effective communication skills with proven ability to build and maintain relationships

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and events while maintaining high quality standards

Ability to adapt style as the situation requires

Skills:

Proficiency in Japanese/ Mandarin/ Cantonese is preferred

In depth and hands-on experience working with Cvent Project Management and event registration platform(s).

Strong skills in Microsoft office software to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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