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.
ResponsibilitiesKey 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.
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.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of 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
- 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
What We Do
Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world. Founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, the firm pioneered computer-based bond trading, built one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry and became the market’s premier dealer of government securities. Today, Cantor Fitzgerald is known for its strength across a diverse array of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, commercial real estate finance and services, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management, and e-commerce and online ventures. In all its businesses, the firm is an acknowledged leader in developing advanced technologies to expand market access, and help clients achieve their most important financial and strategic objectives. This commitment to client-centered innovation has led to enduring relationships with many of the world’s most demanding institutional investors and corporations. For more information please visit www.cantor.com.
