Senior Events Manager - Vice President

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Job Description

The J.P. Morgan Private Bank events team is seeking a Senior Event Planner for the EMEA region playing a key role in event strategy, bringing creative ideas, suggested venues and proposed content to the market with considerable thought to strategic execution. The position will primarily focus on local/regional client events but at times, will require involvement in larger events targeting a global client base.

As a Senior Event Planner - Vice President in Marketing department, you will interact with colleagues on the global events team, a wide range of front office colleagues, senior management and product partners, ensuring a consistent and distinctive experience. In addition, you will work on multiple event projects simultaneously, ranging from large events, to intimate roundtable dinner discussions, both in-person and virtual experiences. You may be required to work outside of regular business hours and travel frequently.

Job responsibilities

• Working with the Head of Heads, you will help develop an event strategy that supports business goals. Create and execute high-touch events consistent with J.P. Morgan Private Bank brand standards. Good knowledge of EMEA region - key cities, venues and able to stay current with local trends.
• Conduct event management tasks from start to finish including maintaining event calendars, budgets, negotiation with vendors, invoice processing, production of event materials, and onsite staffing. Onsite event staffing may include speaker management, vendor coordination, registration management and oversight of presentations/AV needs.
• Participate in team meetings to provide event updates, strategic event expertise and understand local business goals. Liaise with other J.P. Morgan lines of business to leverage and consolidate ideas, shared resources and cross sell event opportunities. May also be asked to assist on special projects.
• Manage event communications via our event management platform (invitation and website creation, reminder and post-event communications). Strong emphasis on data management throughout the event planning process, including post-event tracking and ROI analysis

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Extensive work experience in event management related activities.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with a strong proficiency in Microsoft products (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) and event management platforms.
• Ability to think strategically, problem solve and offer creative solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to liaise with senior leadership, multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
• Good attitude, willingness to learn and able to stay calm in high pressured situations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate clearly across different markets.
• Flexibility to work long hours and travel frequently.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Prior experience in financial services is helpful but not mandatory.
• Foreign languages are preferred: Spanish / French / Italian / German

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.