Company Name: KPMG US
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Type: Full Time
Salary: NA
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 & Meetings 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 & compliance, graphic design and production, marketing, communications, national purchasing, learning operations, campus recruiting and specialty item vendors
- Maintain integrity around compliance and controls and adhere to risk management using firm-supported tools
- Collaborate with Events & Meetings colleagues to share industry updates, promote best practices, drive synergies and consistency, and foster a culture of innovation to highlight a client-centric approach
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:
- Minimum one year of recent experience in events and meeting planning, preferably within a professional services firm
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
- Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills to support an environment driven by client focus, teamwork and building productive relationships
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to thirty percent annually
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
