Events Coordinator

Job Description

At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

PLEASE NOTE: Candidate selected will be expected to be in the Chicago office 3-4 times per week especially on days events are being hosted. Also, there may be a few times per month when you may be expected to stay until 6-7pm CST for event support.

In this Events Coordinator role, you’ll be responsible for the following:

• Plan and coordinate the details of in person meetings and events
• Determine purpose of the meeting, prepare a project plan with specifications, and obtain historical information to the program
• Work with internal and external teams to leverage resources to reduce the costs and increase the quality of events and meetings
• Proactively escalates department, program, or delivery issues for timely resolution
• Assists with the planning of technology needs
• Coordinates monthly happy hours for multiple offices
• Manages meetings and events according to the budgets provided
• Assists with securing catering and transportation needs for conferences and events
• Research and source potential venues for conferences and other events
• Assists in determining appropriate location and venue for events and conferences
• Assist senior planners with larger events, pre-event and onsite duties will be assigned
• Active involvement in the execution of annual conferences
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3 years of meeting/event management
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Strong computer & interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of project management procedures
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• High degree of ownership and professional commitment
• Ability to work under pressure and strong desire to produce results
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task
• Ability to work as a team player and be self-motivated
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Ability to learn quickly and problem solve in a timely manner

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
• Employee referral bonus program
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers

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More About Cboe Global Markets

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.