Associate Planner, Event Management

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, Events and Meetings to join our Events and Meetings team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the planning and execution of events and programs, including project timelines, budgeting and approvals, data analysis and reporting, research and sourcing, agenda development, virtual platform support, and logistics coordination
• Work collaboratively as part of the planning team on large-scale programs to help achieve event objectives, manage logistics, and ensure seamless program delivery
• Coordinate deliverables with internal departments and external vendors, including contracting and compliance, graphic design and production, marketing, communications, national purchasing, learning operations, campus recruiting, and specialty item vendors
• Maintain strong compliance, controls, and risk management practices by using firm-supported tools and following established processes
• Collaborate with Events and Meetings colleagues to share industry updates, promote best practices, drive consistency and efficiency, and foster a culture of innovation with a client-centric focus
• 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, meetings, program coordination, or related planning activities, preferably within a professional services or corporate environment
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; high school diploma or GED is required
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to support a client-focused and team-oriented environment
• Ability to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external vendors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, support detailed logistics, and contribute to consistent execution across events and programs
• 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.