Associate Events Planner

Associate Events Planner (1-year contract)

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

**ABOUT THIS POSITION**

The role has two key purposes:

- Execute and support the business events program including, conferences, sponsorships, meetings, roadshows, roundtables, webinars, which are delivered as in person, virtual and in hybrid formats. The events program is designed to increase and reinforce brand and investment solution awareness and retention, and
- Help deliver and support marketing initiatives, across intermediary and institutional audiences.

**ROLE SUMMARY**
- Requires conceptual knowledge of theories and practices in their own job discipline.
- Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Accountable for their own contributions; regularly verifies that work quality and timeliness meet team objectives.
- Works under established parameters for daily work; may receive more guidance on new assignments.
- With direct guidance, prepares written and graphic materials and conducts vendor and site research. Books venues and completes other related tasks as directed. Supports the development of proposals on food and beverage, audio visual, and other event vendors for review by more experienced professionals to ensure they meet the organization's partnership standards. Executes on event marketing tactics.
- Negotiates standard event contracts as assigned. Completes expense management, budget reconciliation, and event analysis tasks as assigned. Keeps track of event participant/invitee/ stakeholder engagement and contributes to the development of reports for management. Begins to enhance contract negotiation skills.
- As directed, executes event planning and coordination activities and may complete on-site event management tasks as assigned. With direct guidance, executes on the use of engagement tools to enhance the client experience and drive data.
- Develops industry, market, segment, and client knowledge and analyzes research to understand industry trends, market climates, and competitive activities.
- Begins to develop relationships with legal, compliance, and other contacts within the organization. Confirms event alignment with common policies and business unit-specific criteria and requirements.

**Principal Responsibilities**
- With direct guidance, prepares written and graphic materials and conducts vendor and site research. Book's venues and completes other related tasks as directed. Supports the development of proposals on food and beverage, audio visual, and other event vendors for review by more experienced professionals to ensure they meet the organization's partnership standards. Executes on event marketing tactics.
- Negotiates standard event contracts as assigned. Completes expense management, budget reconciliation, and event analysis tasks as assigned. Keeps track of event participant/invitee/ stakeholder engagement and contributes to the development of reports for management. Begins to enhance contract negotiation skills.
- As directed, executes event planning and coordination activities and may complete on-site event management tasks as assigned. With direct guidance, executes on the use of engagement tools to enhance the client experience and drive data.
- Develops industry, market, segment, and client knowledge and analyzes research to understand industry trends, market climates, and competitive activities.
- Begins to develop relationships with legal, compliance, and other contacts within the organization. Confirms event alignment with common policies and business unit-specific criteria and requirements.
- Assists with the organisation of virtual event program, including creating and updating virtual events and reporting.
- Works with the company's platforms and software systems to deliver daily activities, including event platforms (across in-person, virtual & hybrid) as well as procurement, compliance, enablement, data collection & analytics, CRM and social media platforms.

**PREFERRED (OR ESSENTIAL) QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Min 3 years of relevant work experience
- Event or Marketing experience at financial services company or equivalent experiences, or strong interest in event and asset management industry
- Knowledge of asset management industry and business practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- MS Office proficiency
- Team-oriented
- Self-motivated, creative, responsible, with excellent attention to detail
- Creative thinker and problem solver
- An idea-generator with the ability to execute
- Knowledge of event m