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Lincoln International · 1 day ago

Events Coordinator

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

4+ years exp

Lincoln International is a trusted investment banking advisory firm serving business owners and senior executives worldwide. The Events Coordinator will play a key support role in planning, organizing, and executing virtual and in-person client-facing events, ensuring alignment with the firm's global marketing strategy and enhancing client relationships.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the full-cycle planning, production, and execution of 2–3 major virtual global, multi-industry Private Capital Market (PCM) conferences annually

Lead and manage the end-to-end production and delivery of quarterly US and European Valuatoins and Opinions Group (VOG) webinars and ad hoc webinars

Strategically support the delivery of high-profile, in-person events, such as executive roundtables, exclusive client dinners, and roadshows, managing budgets, vendor selection, and on-site execution to ensure premium brand experience

Provide comprehensive executive-level support to executive-level presenters and global leadership, ensuring a seamless, professional, and high-quality experience before and during all events

Serve as the central liaison for virtual events for all internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Valuations & Opinions) and external clients, guaranteeing seamless execution and high-quality attendee experiences

Coordinate and schedule targeted, high-value one-on-one meetings between executive presenters and key private equity sponsors to directly facilitate strategic business development opportunities

Develop and execute marketing strategies and optimize production formats (e.g., platform features, interactive elements) to maximize reach, increase attendee engagement, and directly support client relationship growth

Oversee the collection and analysis of all virtual event data, including attendee feedback, engagement metrics, and registration patterns. Produce insightful post-event reporting to inform marketing strategy and measure ROI

Manage and monitor the post-webinar and post-conference follow-up process, including timely monitoring and response to inbox requests for recordings and slides, and partnering with bankers and conference teams to vet and approve access

Manage the preparation of budget reports for specific events and sponsorships

Maintain virtual event dashboards and calendars and contribute to robust process documentation and knowledge-sharing to strengthen continuity and standards across the marketing and events functions

Qualification

Event ManagementVirtual Event ProductionProject ManagementEvent Management SystemsMarketing StrategyCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field is required (or equivalent progressive professional experience)

Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in corporate event management, virtual event production, or marketing program leadership, including demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex global virtual conferences (e.g., events 1,000+ attendees)

Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to govern multiple simultaneous high-priority global programs and maintain meticulous attention to detail

Superior written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly to executive leadership and external clients

Expert proficiency in comprehensive event management systems (e.g., Cvent, Eventbrite, or similar) is required, alongside proven experience utilizing virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom Events, ON24, Webex Events)

Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence necessary to effectively partner, influence, and provide white-glove support to executive-level stakeholders and colleagues across global and cross-functional teams

Proven ability to operate autonomously, manage complex issues, and drive results in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment

Proactive, collaborative approach with a relentless focus on driving exceptional, high-quality deliverables

Flexibility and willingness to work overtime during peak periods and support on-site events, including periodic international travel as required