Senior Associate, Sponsorship & Conferences

Essential Responsibilities: Conference Operations & Execution Support end-to-end execution of conferences, including pre-event planning and onsite management Monitor and manage conference registration platforms, serving as a primary point of contact for attendee inquiries Assist with logistics for sponsor benefits at conferences—including print and digital collateral, marketing materials, and activations—and support the conference team in executing onsite and digital sponsorship deliverables Data Management & Reporting Maintain accurate conference and attendee data across systems Pull and analyze reports (registration, committee/forum participation, attendee lists)Manage CLE requirements related to conference programming: collateral collection, submissions and deployment Member Engagement & Communications Collaborate with Association leadership on membership initiatives and outreach tied to conferences Partner with programming and content teams to develop and deploy event communications and invitations (Higher Logic)Support programming team with member research call scheduling and set up Manage speaker onboarding by collecting, organizing, and maintaining key speaker assets (bios, headshots, titles), ensuring all materials are accurately tracked and readily accessible to support marketing, communications, and cross-functional team needs Marketing & Promotion Coordinate with design and digital vendors to produce promotional materials and collateral Vendor & Logistics Management Support sourcing and management of event vendors, including coordination of timelines and deliverables Assist in managing event logistics, production schedules, and execution Budgeting & Financial Oversight Support accounts receivable (AR) related to conference registration and overall budget tracking Additional Support Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred in hospitality, marketing, communications, business, or a related field 4 years or more of experience in events, programming, marketing, investor relations, or communications; financial services experience preferred Experience supporting event programming and working with event registration systems and CRM platforms Strong understanding of the financial services ecosystem (investors, fund managers, consultants) is a plus Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail Strong interpersonal, client service, and communication skills (written and verbal)Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and high level of professionalism and accountability Collaborative team player that values being a good teammate, communicator, and partner to MFA members. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Copilot) and familiarity with modern communication channels (e.g., social media, digital platforms)Occasional domestic business travel is required.