Corporate Meetings & Events - Planner Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • New York, NY

2d • $114,000 - $170,000

About The Position

As a Vice President, Meeting Manager on JPMorganChase’s Corporate Meetings & Events Team, you will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of high-impact events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences of up to 2,000 attendees. You will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders and help deliver meaningful experiences that reflect the firm’s standards. The role covers in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, from initial concept through post-event reconciliation, and involves collaboration with business partners and global teams.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification in Meeting & Event Management concepts and at least 8 years of applied experience.
• Experience managing large-scale, multifaceted events across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, with 10 to 2,000 attendees.
• Ability to lead cross-functional, global, and multicultural project teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong contract negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships, attrition risk, and cancellation clauses.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across businesses, functions, and geographies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences and senior stakeholders.
• Professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, ownership, and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations up to 50–70% of the time, including evenings and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential or equivalent industry certification.
• Experience supporting events in financial services or a similarly regulated corporate environment.
• Familiarity with event registration platforms and digital event technology tools.
• Experience providing strategic event counsel to senior business leaders or executive stakeholders.
• Background managing events with complex compliance, risk management, or independence requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full planning lifecycle for complex in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, from concept through post-event reconciliation.
• Manage event logistics, including vendor negotiations and contracts, hotel and travel coordination, audiovisual production, catering, décor, entertainment, and on-site staffing.
• Collaborate with internal business partners, stakeholders, and global teams to align event strategy with business objectives and firm priorities.
• Manage budgets, invoice processing, and financial controls while maintaining cost efficiency and adhering to firm procedures.
• Develop and maintain project timelines and workflow schedules, and communicate updates proactively to clients and suppliers.
• Lead vendor RFP processes, contract negotiations, and site inspections while maintaining independence and integrity in vendor relationships.
• Provide strategic recommendations on event design, programming, and innovation, supporting continuous improvement.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with business partners and stakeholders, following a “no surprises” approach.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across aligned business groups and ensure service delivery supports their objectives and firm event standards.
• Share industry insights and best practices with Events & Meetings colleagues to promote consistency and synergies across the team.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including base salary and, for eligible roles, commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation in cash and/or forfeitable equity.
• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• On-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support.
• Financial coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed