Content Manager (Financial Services)

GLG’s Events team programs compelling live and virtual events convening with global thought leaders and top practitioners and manages all surrounding and supporting logistics.

Position Overview:

GLG’s Events Team leverages GLG’s core asset – the GLG Network Members – to participate in small and mid-size group meetings, roundtables and seminars, as well as virtual events including webcasts and teleconferences with clients and GLG Network Members. This position will focus on the ideation, development, and programming of in-person and virtual events and meetings, which connect notable experts across various industries with business and institutional investment leaders in Asia Pacific and in particular, Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitation of content focusing on multiple projects, including but not limited to:

Ideation of event topics, both individually as well as in collaboration with the Sydney client-facing team, that appeal to Australia and APAC business and institutional investors

Crafting of content for event materials, including key event discussion points, and descriptive copy;

Sourcing of and liaising with appropriate event speakers within GLG’s network of experts, and from outside of GLG’s network, as necessary.

Hosting and moderating small group events and panel discussions

Operational and logistical management of multiple meetings and events in Asia, including but not limited to:

Team support: Assist in planning and organization of industry events from conceptualization to the end; team administrative support as well

Assist in implementing marketing plan and promotional activities

Leadership of internal team engaged in multiple meetings and event projects, with a strong emphasis on:

Following process standards and showing strong decision-making abilities;

Managing speakers, internal teams and clients’ participation both directly and in collaboration with internal partners;

Client-facing, customer service expertise including effective and professional oral and written communication.

Required Skills:

Across all our positions, GLG seeks excellence, integrity, creativity, and professionalism. Specifically, we look for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and approach their work with precision and a drive to continually improve overall skill set and performance. For this position, we seek applicants with bachelor's or master’s degrees from top-tier colleges or universities, or equivalent work experience of at least 2 years. The following factors will strengthen an applicant’s candidacy:

Demonstrated interest and/or robust understanding of global and Australian business and economic developments and issues;

Customer service experience

Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities effectively including managing multiple meetings and events at one time;

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Strong copyediting skills are a pre-requisite; Proven ability and track record to working in a rigorous, fast-moving work and team environment

Excellent communication skills, including oral, written and presentation abilities in a business-focused setting;

High levels of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (including Excel and Word) and other database and technology tools are required.

We seek bright, positive and flexible people who also:

Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavors;

Utilize superior analytical and problem-solving skills;

Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth and lead others to do the same;

Express a strong desire to work in a team within and remotely;

Respond effectively to management direction and clients’ needs;

Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time.

About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group

GLG is the world’s leading platform for trusted human expertise. We connect global decision-makers—from hedge fund managers and private equity partners to strategy leaders at Fortune 500s—with the specific, authoritative voices required to answer their most critical questions.

At GLG, you are an extension of our clients' core teams. You will work at the intersection of industries and global markets, navigating high-stakes challenges across the full spectrum of their strategic initiatives. Operating within the industry’s most trusted research environment, you’ll help our clients capture the nuanced perspectives that drive smarter, faster business outcomes.

We are a global team of pragmatic problem-solvers who mirror the intensity of the markets we serve. If you are driven by intellectual curiosity and a bias toward action, join us in reinventing the industry we invented.