Associate, Events & Meetings Planner

KPMG Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking an Associate, Events & Meeting Planner to join their team. The role involves planning and executing events, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Ideal candidates will have experience in event planning and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plans

Personal Time Off

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent experience in events and meeting planning.
• Ability to travel up to thirty percent annually.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events including project timelines and budgeting.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders for event logistics.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, Events & Meeting Planner to join our Events and Meetings organization.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute on events or programs to include but not limited to project timelines, budgeting and approvals, data analysis and reporting, research and sourcing, support of agenda development, virtual platform support and logistics management
• Work as part of the planning team on large scale programs to support the event objectives and logistics
• Support internal client's strategic initiatives by working with multiple stakeholders to connect program concepts and strategy
• Collaborate and manage deliverables with other internal departments and external vendors, to include, but not limited to contracting and compliance, graphic design and production, marketing, communications, national purchasing, learning operations, campus recruiting and specialty item vendors
• Maintain integrity around compliance and controls, as well as adhere to risk management using firm-supported tools

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of recent experience in events and meeting planning within a professional services firm is preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or one year of recent experience in events and meeting planning
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to thirty percent annually
• Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills to support an environment driven by client focus, teamwork and building productive relationships

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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