Sr. Event Planner

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/ Department: Sr Event Planner/Corporate Marketing Events

Responsible for planning and managing all aspects of events from initial concept to execution. Tasks include leading project teams overseeing vendor management and contract negotiation selecting event sites handling communications and conducting post-event measurement. Portfolio includes external client and prospecting events as well as employee programs and meetings. Event types cover thought leadership events multi-day travel programs tradeshows and sponsorships designed to support brand visibility engagement with stakeholders and community relationships. Requires thorough conceptual and practical knowledge within the specific job area and basic understanding of related fields. Addresses complex issues as part of the role.

The key responsibilities of the role include:
Plans and coordinates events and conferences for corporate functions including client conferences and workshops meetings receptions and sponsorship events.
In partnership with the marketing team develops a unified brand message agenda and theme to support the goals and objectives of the event.
Coordinates with internal partners vendors and suppliers to ensure flawless attendee journey and experience.
Establishes project plan and leads planning team to deliver against timelines budgets and objectives.
Negotiates contracts with suppliers and vendors as needed.
Ensures proper branding and messaging occurs at all events.
Supports the development of risk assessment and contingency plans; ensures compliance with health and safety obligations at all events.
Working independently with guidance only in complex situations works across the Marketing team to communicate measurable objectives and execute defined events and conferences priorities.
Responsible for all logistical aspects catering audio-visual décor themes travel and scheduling.
Remain current or ahead of the curve with trends in event planning design production technology etc.

Skills/Qualifications:
Requires 10-15 years of working knowledge and experience
Proven experience managing large corporate events
In-depth conceptual understanding of event coordination marketing and communications principles and strategies
Excellent organizational and time management skills; proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects at a time
Ability to manage details and logistics with big-picture strategic objectives and outcomes at the center
Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Pays close attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent customer service skills; ability to build business relationships with clients and vendors
Able to react quickly and identify solutions to problems that arise day-of event
Bachelors degree in marketing communications hotel management event-planning or related field is highly preferred
CMP certification beneficial but not required

Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Salary Range:

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension) health and welfare benefits (medical dental vision spending accounts and disability) paid time off parental and caregiver leave life & accident insurance and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve!Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us andapply today.#MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at .

We hope youre excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.