Associate, Communcations

Overview

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. (BAM), founded in 2001, is an institutional investment firm dedicated to delivering consistent, uncorrelated absolute returns in all market environments. BAM has offices in Chicago, New York, Greenwich, San Francisco, Hong Kong, and London. At BAM, we value our talent. We are a growing firm that offers a multitude of professional opportunities. Through BAM’s selective hiring process, we target the best and brightest in the business, and strive to create an environment which attracts and retains top talent. Maintaining a culture where people are energized to come to work is paramount to our success. Our team is motivated to perform each and every day. As a result, BAM has built a reputation as a firm that provides the tools necessary for talented individuals to achieve their goals and reach their highest potential.

Role Overview

We’re looking for an Associate to join our team in New York on a temporary basis / 10-month contract. This is a fully onsite opportunity. This is a hands-on role suited to someone highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working at pace. You will support the planning and delivery of BAM’s internal events program, partnering closely with teams across the business to ensure a smooth, consistent experience across US-based activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating event logistics, including catering, venue sourcing, AV requirements, travel arrangements, and presentation materials
• Supporting on-the-day onsite coordination for NY/CT and US-based events, liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Assisting with venue bookings, contracts, and pre-event requirements
• Helping to build and maintain relationships with external suppliers and vendors
• Supporting event communications, including invitations, reminders, and post-event follow-ups
• Maintaining the firm-wide events calendar, ensuring documents and event materials are accurate and up to date

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and delivery of internal events (e.g., Town Halls, team socials, and larger firm-wide occasions) from venue/AV set-up to run-of-show and onsite coordination
• Providing support for leadership engagements, including scheduling, logistics, and briefing materials
• Assisting with preparation of event briefs, run-of-show documents, and post-event recaps
• Developing and designing event websites and onsite materials
• Keeping the events calendar organized and supporting forward planning across upcoming activity
• Supporting the wider Communications team on ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in event planning, ideally in a corporate or in-house environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities at once
• High attention to detail and a careful, accurate approach to work
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, comfortable working with internal teams and senior stakeholders
• Comfortable working at pace and adapting when things change
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education, Training & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1–3 years of events experience
• Event management or coordinator background preferred
• Experience working in financial services or investment management is a plus
• Canva, Cvent, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe

Compensation

With respect to NY, CA, and IL based applicants, the starting base pay range for this role is between USD 1 and USD 1 hourly. The actual base pay is dependent upon several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, business needs and market demands. This role may also be eligible for bonus compensation and employee benefits.