Senior event specialist

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you'll be doing

The Senior Specialist, Events Management is responsible for providing consultation on the development, communication and implementation of corporate client events and conferences that support the business strategy to grow revenue, market share and client satisfaction.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Contribute to the design and management of events, including research and making recommendations, contract negotiation, budgeting, financial reconciliation, and conference management.
• Apply a comprehensive, conceptual and practical understanding of the organization and delivery of events and conferences to a wide range of business and technical situations.
• Solve business, operational, and technical problems within the scope of their job, and forms improvement recommendations to ensure CIBC corporate events meet all business unit and senior management objectives.

Who you are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 5+ years related experience.
• You have exceptional verbal, written, and organizational skills along with a strong sense of accountability and keen attention to detail.
• You have solid relationship management and networking skills.
• You are proactive in planning and organizing.
• You have strong technical, creative and innovative thinking skills.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $85,000 - $90,000 for the Chicago, IL market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

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What you need to know

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com.

You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Expected End Date

2026-11-30

Job Location

IL-120 S LaSalle St

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Event Management, Group Problem Solving, Marketing, People Management, Relationship Management, Sponsorships, Teamwork