Senior Associate, Events & Sponsorships

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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.

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What Youll Be Doing:

The Events and Sponsorship Associate will be a key contributor for planning coordination and execution of external and internal events for CIBC Capital Markets in the US. This includes client-facing events industry and charitable sponsorships internal events and community programs. Youll work closely with senior team members to ensure smooth execution of events and alignment with business goals while also helping to manage logistics budgets communications and internal coordination. Additionally the role will manage client entertainment ticket allocation for US-based venues.

• Client Events and Industry Sponsorships You will apply a comprehensive conceptual and practical understanding of the organization in order to lead and provide support on events conferences and sponsorships. You will address a wide range of business and technical situations from problem identification to measuring the effectiveness of implemented solutions. You will handle show coordination set-up vendor relationships hotel accommodations travel schedules food and beverage orders etc. You will research and make recommendations negotiate contracts maintain budgets and manage financial reconciliation. You will provide on-site support at NY-based events and will be required to travel occasionally to support events and industry conference sponsorships. You will work in conjunction with our US Events team US Business Management team and Client Strategy team (in Canada) adhering to all CIBC standards.

• Internal Events & Community Programs You will manage logistics for internal events including employee engagement initiatives People Network programs and All-Team meetings. You will work closely with internal A/V and Facilities teams building Security and external vendors to create seamless experiences for the employees of CIBC. You will assist on charitable sponsorships and partnership events and coordinate volunteer opportunities as needed.

• Ticket Management You will be responsible for management of full-season sports and entertainment tickets for US-based venues as well as research and procurement of tickets and hospitality for individual inquiries. You will maintain a centralized view of ticket availability oversee requests and allocations distribute tickets and coordinate catering orders. You will handle post-event reconciliation of event attendees reporting and any financial adjustments.

• Relationship Building You will build relationships and work with key senior internal stakeholders to centralize event activities and ensure all events are delivered with consistency and in a timely effective and cost-efficient manner.

• Project Management You will lead and support on multiple concurrent projects on time and on budget to the teams satisfaction. You will coordinate with external vendors as required to execute events and programs within scope and with consistency. You will provide input on operational components for office hospitality and efficient event hosting.

• Administration You will manage and maintain external client-facing data and follow currently procedures to have data updated regularly in order to provide weekly updates on events and sponsorships for established senior-level reporting and briefing. You will be required to regularly manage event communication RSVP tracking expenses and invoice submission on a timely basis. You will assist with tracking ROI for client entertainment and events as well as scheduling for US-based podcast recording when needed.

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.

How Youll Succeed:

• Be a proactive team player and detail-orientated contributor.

• Communicate clearly and professionally across internal stakeholders and vendors.

• Juggle multiple tasks and priorities while staying organized and responsive.

• Provide a client-centric approach to all activities to best represent CIBC and best support our clients and business needs.

• Learn quickly and take initiative in creatively solving problems and streamlining execution

Who You Are:

• Agile/adaptable. You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• Client focused. You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because its the right thing to do.

• Collaborative. Youre motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• Detail oriented. You know that details matter. You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• Goal driven. Youre goal-oriented. Youre motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

• Relationship builder. Youre passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.

• Experience. 5-7 years of experience in events/sponsorships in the Financial Services or related industries with college degree. Experience managing sponsor presence at industry conferences is preferred.

• Skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Word Excel and PowerPoint. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to quickly deliver key messages to senior-level executives.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.

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At CIBC we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $115000 - $135000 for the New York NY market based on experience qualifications and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employees needs; including Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Life Insurance Disability and Other Insurance Plans Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave Parental Leave and Vacation) Holidays and 401(k) in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive salary incentive pay banking benefits a benefits program* a vacation offering wellbeing support and MomentMakers our social points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation please contact

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and where applicable must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation coding MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you all that you have to offer and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

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