Corebridge Financial · 19 hours ago
Event Planner
TX-Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCorebridge Financial is a company that partners with financial professionals and institutions to enhance people's financial lives. They are seeking an Event Planner to support the design and execution of industry-leading events, focusing on engagement and business outcomes.
Financial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Plan and activate a portfolio of best-in-class meetings: Board and related meetings, internal and external meetings, client and partner events and conferences, including location and venue selection, vendor negotiation and contract approval, development of meeting themes and agendas, identification scheduling and management of internal and external speakers, coordination of logistics before, during and after the events, post-event surveys and reviews. Build and maintain registration sites and mobile apps using Cvent
Create event budget plans and provide regular oversight and management of same with accountability for variances and driving savings through negotiations and concessions
Write and manage RFPs, hotel and venue selection, contract negotiations, approvals, and supplier selection based on preferred companies and using company guidelines and tools
Lead meetings with internal contacts and external vendors for planning purposes. Produce meeting agendas and notes to share pre and post event. Assign/re-cap next steps
Bring key programs to life by collaborating with marketing and business colleagues to deliver experiential marketing initiatives, including digital engagement programs and brand activations
Manage third-party resources and agencies, including visual design, technical and production teams, destination management agencies, photographer/videographers, and live entertainment
Proactively recommends process improvements, including use of self-service tools, checklists and materials for smaller scale events to drive efficiencies and focus on higher value work
Proactively identify major issues and financial or reputational risks to Head of Events and recommends appropriate action
Qualification
Required
Experience planning events in varying sizes including large scale/complex sales trainings, executive meetings, Board and associated committee meetings, client events, sales incentives, sponsorships, association meetings and employee appreciations
Strong business acumen and industry experience preferred as well as ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients
Food and Beverage planning and BEO review
Ground transportation planning and oversight
Coordination of group travel flight booking and billing
Hotel room block management
Sourcing and RFP experience
Negotiate group contracts with hotels and vendors and obtain concessions. Understand common contractual clauses such as Attrition, Force Majeure, and Cancellation/Re-booking
Deep verbal and written communication skills and an eye for visual design
Experience bringing to life in-person and digital engagement programs
Budget management expertise and proven strong negotiation skills
Excellent creative problem-solving and team collaboration abilities
Meticulous project management skills, with ability to think strategically, while focusing on the details necessary to plan and flawlessly execute successful programs
Executive presence required
Knowledge and understanding of FINRA entertainment and gift rules/SRO regulatory requirements and guidelines
5+ years of professional experience, Financial Services industry experience preferred
Deep knowledge of CVENT event management and Attendee Hub functionality and features
Travel required (25%+ varying times throughout the year)
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Event Management, Communications or Marketing disciplines
Preferred
Strong business acumen and industry experience preferred as well as ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients
5+ years of professional experience, Financial Services industry experience preferred
CMP or CMM certified preferred
Benefits
Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.
Company
Corebridge Financial
Corebridge Financial is a providers of retirement solutions and insurance products. It is a sub-organization of AIG.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.25BKey Investors
Nippon Life Insurance Company of Japan
2025-11-04Post Ipo Secondary· $1B
2025-08-06Post Ipo Secondary· $1B
2024-11-07Post Ipo Secondary· $936M
Leadership Team
Alan Colberg
Lead Independent Director and Chair Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Ryan Vickerman
Digital Creative Director
Recent News
2026-01-07
2025-12-02
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