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M&T Bank

Corporate Events Planner I

Buffalo, NY, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $41.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Paid holidays

Job Description

M&T Bank is a prominent financial institution known for its commitment to delivering exceptional banking and financial services across various markets. Established with a focus on customer-centric solutions, M&T Bank prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment that supports belonging and reflects its strong brand values. The bank emphasizes risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance to ensure all business operations comply with industry standards and promote sustainable growth. As a company, it supports a wide range of financial services and aims to maintain long-lasting relationships with its clients by providing tailored solutions and efficient service delivery. Located in Buffalo,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum of 1 years work experience or a combined minimum of 5 years higher education and/or work experience including minimum of 1 years work experience
  • Experience working with multiple business lines
  • Experience with pertinent word processing and spreadsheet software
  • Experience managing multiple tasks and prioritizing among assignments
  • Experience working independently and as an effective team player
  • Domestic travel ranging from 10 to 25 percent of the time
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Knowledge of standard hotel and venue contract management

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Experience working with multiple business lines
  • Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize assignments
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Knowledge of standard hotel and venue contract management
  • Experience in event and meeting planning preferred
  • Awareness of strategic meetings management program processes preferred
  • Familiarity with marketing and event technology software preferred
  • Membership in industry association preferred
  • Project management experience preferred
  • Effective team player and independent worker

Job Duties

  • Respond to requests for travel and event assistance for internal clients seeking accommodations for group travel and lodging of 10 or more people or offsite event space for groups of 20 or more with focus on internal bank employees
  • Submit requests for proposal (RFPs) to event and travel suppliers and conduct sourcing negotiations
  • Formulate proposals and cost analysis of event and travel options for requested space
  • Finalize event contracts with travel and meeting suppliers obtaining proper signatures as defined by the bank
  • Track and reconcile event and travel spend for contracted events
  • Process invoices for events and travel related expenses
  • Provide onsite event assistance as required
  • Support team leaders with event and travel planning for executive level meetings and events including board of directors and executive management committee events
  • Participate in industry related events as required
  • Conduct site visits and inspections of venues ensuring suitability for internal customer needs
  • Understand and adhere to company risk and regulatory standards policies and controls
  • Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
  • Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the bank brand
  • Maintain internal control standards including timely implementation of audit points and regulator issues
  • Complete other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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