Events Management Associate

Description

The Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB) team is part of JPMorgan’s larger Firmwide Events structure, responsible for delivering best in class events and programs for clients of the firm. Join a team where your creativity and attention to detail will play a crucial role in shaping memorable experiences that lead business success.

As an Events Management Associate within the Global Banking team, you will deliver world-class events for our clients and prospects by leveraging strategic marketing plans that increase sales and grow market share. You will collaborate with a variety of diverse teams to support the planning and execution of events across the country. We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and composed professional with a passion for managing the logistical lifecycle of client-facing events while maintaining a calm, positive, and proactive demeanor amid shifting priorities. This role offers a unique opportunity to become part of a supportive, inclusive team that values your insights and champions a rewarding career with a global leader in financial services.

Job responsibilities:

Coordinate and assist in the planning and execution of client engagement efforts within CIB while delivering best-in-class service

Support high-profile customer events, including idea generation, venue selection, budget management, registration, housing, AV, transportation, food and beverage coordination, and internal/external communications

Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts across event elements while identifying and tracking cost savings

Develop, balance, manage and reconcile event budgets with meticulous precision and accuracy throughout the lifecycle of the event. Provide regular budget updates and variance analysis

Maintain details and utilize spreadsheets for all program components including budget tracking, logistics, flight manifests, and other data analyses

Collaborate with the various functional areas of CIB Marketing to manager aspects of larger projects

Apply internal processes and controls to adhere to policies and regulations

Manage relationships with internal and external vendors, ensuring quality standards

Deliver high-quality output under tight and changing deadlines; consistently demonstrate professionalism and maintain a positive and approachable demeanor in all interactions

Innovate on current programs, making them feel fresh and new. Improve the program operating rhythm, recommend ideas for upleveling and optimizing

Manage data and feedback to measure the success of the event and identify areas for continued process improvement and efficiencies

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

3+ years of experience with events, project management, business management, or corporate communications; Bachelor's Degree required

Exceptional planning and time management skills with a strong focus on logistical coordination and execution

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Exhibits high-level executive presence when interacting with senior leaders; ability to work in a matrix management organization structure

Strong sense of time management, prioritization and ability to execute against deliverables with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to build reporting, analyze data and streamline information

Team player with a positive attitude and commitment to success

Ability to problem-solve and think on your feet using sound judgement to address and/or mitigate issues as needed

Self-aware and receptive to constructive feedback, continuously striving for personal and professional growth

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Some travel required

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

experience in a client-facing role