PGIM Corporate Events & Meeting Planner

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Classification:

Corporate - People Team

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential were always looking for ways to improve financial services. Were passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM youll unlock a motivating and impactful career all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the worlds leading global asset managers!If youre not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo come and be a part of a dedicated team thats investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.At PGIM You Can!

What you will do

PGIMs Private Credit Conferences & Events Team is seeking an experienced Corporate Events and Meeting Planner (Associate Manager level) that will be accountable for the program management of mid-sized domestic and international conferences ranging in size from 50 to 200 attendees. These programs mostly internal support the cultural enrichment team building and skills development of the Private Credit Investment Professionals and functional teams.

This position is based in our office in Chicago IL and will follow a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).

What you can expect

Lead the planning and execution of logistics for mid-sized multi-day conferences and training programs.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strategically determine meeting locations timing of events based on business plans oversee venue procurement and contract execution.
Negotiate and execute hotel and vendor contracts with supervision from the Director of Conferences & Events.
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines pertaining to meetings and conferences.
Agenda and concept development in partnership with Investment Professional host using industry best-practices and PPC standards.
On-site program management to include overseeing staff and vendors
Strategic management of program finances from initiation to final bill reconciliation approval and payment
Additional conference planning tasks may include project schedule creation venue procurement sleeping room management meeting room layouts menu development registration management attendee correspondence transportation management Destination Management Company (DMC) coordination reporting mobile app development activity development and other tasks or projects as needed.

What you will bring

5 years of experience independently leading complex multiday corporate conferences serving as the primary project manager from planning through execution.
Experience with Cvent Cvent Crowd Compass/Attendee Hub Excel and event project management tools
Proven experience managing events volunteers and vendors including to (but not limited to) negotiating hotel and vendor contracts and delivering a whiteglove attendee experience.
Highly organized with strong projectmanagement and negotiation skills; able to balance multiple events at varying stages and make sound prioritization decisions.
Collaborative team player who supports colleagues during highvolume periods.
Willing to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally and work occasional evenings/weekends for onsite event support.

What will set you apart

Experience in Financial Services preferred
Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation a plus.
Willingness to work closely with project teams and mentor junior staff.
Budget planning experience and an eye for strategic cost savings
Ability to develop and deliver strong and articulate written and verbal communications.
Diplomatic business acumen and excellent solution-oriented customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

About PGIMs Private Credit Platform

At PGIM expertise analysis and experience drive everything we do. We strategically target select global markets to offer unique deal flow to investors and prospective issuers. Our team is comprised of bright focused professionals who collaborate at all levels to manage originations and a private debt portfolio across investment grade high yield and mezzanine investments. We invest in the potential of our employees by offering them large-scope small-team emphasis on collaboration and commitment to a healthy balance between a professional and personal life. We challenge you as an individual so you can make real contributions while you grow your capabilities.

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What we offer you:

Market competitive base salaries with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) and leave of absences such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting housing senior care finances pets legal matters education emotional and mental health and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period) after one year of service.

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program whereby an award if any depends on various factors including without limitation individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package visit Work Life Balance Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetics disability marital status age veteran status domestic partner status medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Classification:Corporate - People TeamA GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTUREAs the Global Asset Management business of Prudential were always looking for ways to improve financial services. Were passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving fi...