GLG Events delivers distinctive, market-relevant insights on timely topics, including current events and emerging market trends, by connecting clients with leading industry professionals. The team identifies, researches, and curates compelling content across a wide range of subject areas, which is then developed into in-person and virtual events featuring expert perspectives.
We are seeking a moderator to organize and lead small, interactive discussions inspired by financial markets catalysts. Audience members are primarily investors but may also include corporate and professional services attendees. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact while building core professional skills within GLG’s growing Events business.
Key Responsibilities
· Build familiarity with companies and sectors across industries.
· Develop an understanding of the issues and trends that drive investor interest.
· Conduct research using a variety of sources to identify timely, compelling event topics.
· Build relationships with industry professionals and investment analysts.
· Deliver multi-client in-person and virtual events.
· Conduct interviews with industry professionals and subject matter experts.
· Coordinate closely with internal partners to deliver a high-quality client experience.
Ideal Candidate
· 3+ years of relevant professional experience in financial services or financial journalism.
· Strong interest in and knowledge of financial markets.
· Excellent communication, presentation, and research skills.
· Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
· High degree of intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to learn.
What We Offer:
Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
- Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
- Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
- Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
- Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location
Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation.
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.
Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
GLG New York, New York, USA Office
60 East 42nd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United States, 10165
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