Job Description




About the Role



Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Client Engagement & Partnerships Lead to lead the firm's client engagement programme, strategic partnerships and sponsorship activity.



This role will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality client experiences that strengthen relationships, enhance Cantor's profile and support business development objectives across Wealth Management, Asset Management and Institutional businesses.



The successful candidate will be a strong relationship builder, highly organised and commercially focused, with a proven ability to deliver premium client experiences and manage multiple stakeholders at senior levels.




Responsibilities




Key Responsibilities




Client Engagement & Events

• Plan and deliver Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland's client engagement programme.


• Lead the organisation of client events, dinners, roundtables, seminars, webinars and hospitality initiatives.


• Design client experiences aligned to the needs of Wealth Management, Asset Management and Institutional audiences.


• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with key clients, intermediaries and strategic stakeholders.


• Work closely with senior business leaders to align engagement activity with commercial objectives.

Partnerships & Sponsorships

• Manage Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland's sponsorship and partnership portfolio.


• Build and maintain relationships with partner organisations, media partners and industry bodies.


• Identify new partnership opportunities that support brand and business objectives.


• Maximise the value and visibility of sponsorship investments.


• Monitor and report on partnership performance.

Business Development Support

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business to support client acquisition and relationship-building initiatives.


• Design engagement programmes for key clients and prospects.


• Work with relationship managers to maximise opportunities arising from events and partnerships.


• Support the development of client pipelines through targeted engagement activity.

Brand & Client Experience

• Ensure all client-facing activity reflects Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland's premium brand positioning.


• Continuously enhance the client experience across events and engagements.


• Identify opportunities to elevate the firm's profile within key target audiences.


• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends and competitor activity.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, clients, media partners and suppliers.


• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on client engagement opportunities.


• Work closely with the wider marketing team to maximise impact across all activities.

Performance & Measurement

• Establish KPIs for events, sponsorships and partnership activity.


• Measure client engagement, attendance, satisfaction, pipeline influence and business outcomes.


• Produce regular performance reports for senior management.


• Manage budgets and ensure effective allocation of resources.


• Demonstrate the contribution of engagement activity to broader marketing and commercial objectives.

Qualifications




Skills & Experience




Essential

• 4+ years' experience in events, partnerships, client engagement or marketing roles.


• Proven track record delivering high-quality client events and engagement programmes.


• Strong project management and organisational skills.


• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.


• Experience managing budgets and external suppliers.


• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.


• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, professional services or financial services environment.

Desirable

• Experience within wealth management, asset management, financial services or professional services.


• Experience working with high-net-worth and institutional client audiences.


• Knowledge of sponsorship strategy and partnership management.


• Knowledge of CRM systems and client engagement analytics.


• Experience using data and insights to improve marketing and business outcomes.