Senior Event Specialist

CIBC•Chicago, IL

1d•$85,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. The Senior Specialist, Events Management is responsible for providing consultation on the development, communication and implementation of corporate client events and conferences that support the business strategy to grow revenue, market share and client satisfaction. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
A minimum of 5+ years related experience.
Exceptional verbal, written, and organizational skills along with a strong sense of accountability and keen attention to detail.
Solid relationship management and networking skills.
Proactive in planning and organizing.
Strong technical, creative and innovative thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and management of events, including research and making recommendations, contract negotiation, budgeting, financial reconciliation, and conference management.
Apply a comprehensive, conceptual and practical understanding of the organization and delivery of events and conferences to a wide range of business and technical situations.
Solve business, operational, and technical problems within the scope of their job, and forms improvement recommendations to ensure CIBC corporate events meet all business unit and senior management objectives.