Director, Senior Event Planner
Core
Lead the end-to-end strategy, planning, execution, and evaluation of complex client-facing and employee recognition events for a global financial services firm.
Role type
Senior IC event planner (strategic)
Builds
High-impact conferences and events that reflect the firm's brand and deepen client/employee engagement
Domain
Financial services / Corporate events
Required skills
Strategic event planning, vendor negotiation, budget management, stakeholder relationship management, Cvent proficiency, travel management, post-event analysis, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Employee incentive program experience, experience in financial services sector
Technologies
Cvent, MS Office
Responsibilities
Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with venues, vendors, and production partners; develop and manage detailed event budgets and conduct post-event financial reconciliation; serve as a strategic advisor to Business Units on event strategy and execution; lead on-site event leadership and travel for site inspections; partner with creative services for brand-aligned collateral and production; mentor team members on logistics and best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC