Job Description

Sponsorships, Conferences & Events Strategy Manager - VP - Commercial Banking Payments
Chicago, Columbus, Plano Are you a strategic and creative thinker, passionate about sponsorships and managing complex events? You have found the right team. As the Sponsorships & Events Strategy Manager in our Commercial Banking payments team, you will spend each day partnering with leadership across multiple business groups to guide the development and execution of strategic sponsorship and event marketing programs. You will focus on guiding meaningful brand awareness and strategic client and prospect engagement. If you (1) have a passion for supporting the strategic oversight and execution of multiple, concurrent sponsorships and events that enhance business growth, (2) experience tracking, analyzing and measuring event/sponsorship success and (3) thrive in a face pace environment, you could be the perfect fit for our team. Job responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic sponsorship/event programs that reach and guide meaningful interactions with prospects to enhance awareness of Commercial Banking\'s payments capabilities in addition deepen relationships with clients to support business goals. Manage payments event manager/staff, partner closely with business heads and marketing directors to ensure sponsorships are aligned to broader business goals and marketing campaigns.
• Lead cross functional project teams across marketing and communications to execute programming, evaluate new sponsorship opportunities to ensure they are aligned with business priorities; obtain and track approvals. This includes: Partnering with legal and compliance to secure contract approval; Identifying key performance indicators and measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of executed plans. Serve as the primary relationship manager with sponsorship partnership organizations. Oversee sponsorship vendor relationships, maintaining contacts at venues and negotiating new opportunities based on past learnings.
• Lead pre-event/sponsorship responsibilities, including: host planning committees with the business and marketing; craft internal comms; build host/banker and speaker briefing templates; coordinate with content and social media teams on associated marketing materials.
• Develop sponsorship/event communication plans for sponsorships to enhance greater awareness of Commercial Banking\'s payments capabilities across the ecosystem. Partner with marketing Centers of Excellence to execute (email, digital, social).
• Lead post-event/sponsorship responsibilities, including: host debrief calls with partner organizations and the business + analyze programs for effectiveness/ROI in partnership with the business and marketing centers of excellence (digital, communications, etc.)
• Oversee onsite event staffing, which might include directly assisting with (and/or managing onsite team responsible for) registration desk management, distribution of materials, oversight of presentations/AV needs, and coordination with vendors.
• Manage and track budgets with ongoing monitoring and reporting, including: building budgets, securing required approvals, tracking spend against budget, documenting spend variances and ensuring invoices are processed. Partner closely with colleagues across other lines of business and firm partners to align plans for shared target opportunities while ensuring market connectivity and coordination.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• A minimum of 10 years of work experience in marketing, events or sponsorships; Bachelor\'s degree required. Requires travel (20% of time) and off hours projects. Excellent/advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience managing teams, including matrixed projects. Demonstrated ability to serve as strong role model for team members.
• Events, business management and/or project management experience. Digital / virtual event and sponsorship experience a plus. Strong ability to navigate and analyze complex data.
• Strong executive presence; Experience working with a range of partners from senior management and executive leadership to junior staff and marketing centers of excellence.
• Demonstrated track record of being able to work in fast-paced, matrixed environments with minimal supervision. Team player that is self-motivated, entrepreneurial, effective under pressure and flexible (able to adapt to changing priorities).
• Outstanding judgement; ability to know when to escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner; strong desire to creatively problem solve; operates with a sense of personal accountability; demonstrates a strong work ethic and high level of professionalism, and integrity.
• Excellent communications skills ; Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail, prioritize tasks and communicate clearly amongst a variety of personalities.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Financial Service / Commercial banking or management consulting experience
• Payments/ Treasury programming experience

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world\'s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment. As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm\'s current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm\'s vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans