Senior Corporate Events & Conferences Lead

Piper Sandler; New York; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Sandler in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Corporate Meeting Planner to join the Corporate Events, Travel and Media team. You will collaborate with our business lines on client and investor conferences, smaller team events, and large-scale entertainment activities.

The role requires 5-8 years of meeting coordination, strong vendor management and budget skills, and a BA/BS (CMP preferred). You will manage timelines, communications, and on-site logistics to deliver high-impact events.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of meeting coordination experience.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• BA or BS degree preferred.
• CMP certification preferred.
• Experience working for a financial services firm a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must possess a positive can-do attitude and advocate for client needs.
• Excellent technology and software skills (MeetMax, MS Office).
• Ability to mentor and manage direct reports (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of meetings and conferences.
• Managing vendor relationships and communications for site selection, contract negotiations, and on-site logistics.
• Coordinate attendee data and communications using client management software.
• Learn and navigate MeetMax database systems.
• Communicate with conference attendees regarding all aspects of events.
• Generate creative ideas to meet event objectives (locations, entertainment, formats).
• Troubleshoot planning issues and manage on-site crises.
• Meet goals and team objectives; manage timelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Define target audiences and advance brand equity with them.
• Collaborate with business lines to define audience needs.
• Budget management, financial tracking and contract negotiations.
• Develop materials and coordinate with marketing for communications.
• Monitor industry trends and complete special projects as assigned.
• Work with multiple stakeholders including Corporate Access and Compliance teams.

Skills

Meeting coordination

Vendor management

Client relationship management

Budget management

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

BA/BS degree

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification

Financial services experience

Tools

MeetMax

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Piper Sandler in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Corporate Meeting Planner to join the Corporate Events, Travel and Media team. You will collaborate with our business lines on client and investor conferences, smaller team events, and large-scale entertainment activities.

The role requires 5-8 years of meeting coordination, strong vendor management and budget skills, and a BA/BS (CMP preferred). You will manage timelines, communications, and on-site logistics to deliver high-impact events.