Meeting Planner- Meetings and Conferences-Washington, DC We Work to ProtectInvestors. Join our Team. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) isseeking a well-qualified individual for our Meeting Planner- Meetings and Conferences openingin Washington, DC. To be consideredfor this position, please submit your resume through our career site at www.finra.org/careers no phone calls, please. Job Profile Summary: Responsible in all areas involving the planning and management ofcommittee meetings and internal multifaceted programs for FINRA. Positionis accountable for budget, Cvent event building, and partnering with stakeholder in marketing and design of program. Position initiates leads throughcvent vendor procurement, and initializes hotel vendor negotiations. This position is the Cvent Technology registration specialist on the Strategic Meeting Managements program, and supports the Technology Operations Specialist on all areas expanding the program and providing training to FINRA users. Position will manage on-site operations for registration during Annual Conference and various larger events independently. Advise and interact with FINRA staff on Cvent Tool and maintain excellence in the delivery, operation and support of the Cvent application. Essential Job Functions: * Manage meeting logistics, cvent event development, and on siteoperations of assigned projects. * Role is responsible for, site selection,contract negotiations, rooming lists, program enhancement, on site management,budget reporting and post meeting expenses. * Supplier negotiations and contractual agreements. * Create food and beverage programs that enhance the meeting while supplying costeffective alternatives to remain within budget control. * Develop and provide forecasts for meeting budgets. * Reconcile and approve meeting invoices. * Approve speaker and committee TE expense. * Advise and interact with conference steering committee and technical staff toestablish meeting design and objectives. * Forecast industry changes that will impact budget and attendance hurdlesannually. OtherResponsibilities: * Knowledge of video and audio conferencing equipment. * Ability to multi task and make quick changes based on staff liaison requests. * Gift purchasing. * Maintain projects in departmental calendar. Education/Experience Requirements: * Cvent certified. * College degree or equivalent and (3) three years of experience in meeting management or hospitality experience. CMP preferred. * Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Cvent creation and back office administrative tasks in tool, as well as in the hospitality industry, vendor contract negotiation. * Must be responsible and able to work Independent onsite at meetings. * Proficiency using a PC with Microsoft Suite, Excel and Power point a must. * The ability to implement projects independently and work with various departments as a team is absolutely necessary. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in an office environment, with extended hours when necessary. A professional, highly visible, fast paced environment. Independent work projects. Travel is required. To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume. A writing sample may be required as part of the submission. The information provided above has been designed toindicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not acomprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualificationsrequired._ _ Please note: If theApply Now button on a job board posting does not take you directly to theFINRA Careers site, enter www.finra.org/careersinto your browser to reach our site directly.****_ _ FINRA strives to makeour career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-relatedaccommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRAsaccommodation help line at 240.386.4865. Please note that this number isexclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations. In addition to acompetitive salary, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, and incentivecompensation, FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) planwith company match. You will also be eligible for participation in anadditional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, our tuition reimbursementprogram and many other benefits. If you would like to contribute to ourimportant mission and work collegially in a professional organization thatvalues intelligence, integrity and initiative, consider a career with FINRA. 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All of those accounts are subject to the Codes investment and securities accountrestrictions, and new employees must comply with thoseinvestment restrictionsincluding disposing of any security issued by a companyon FINRAs Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver from theirExecutive Vice Presidentby the date they begin employment with FINRA.Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRAat one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) ofdata to FINRA, and must move securities accounts from other securities firms toa firm that provides an e-feed within three months of beginning employment.** ** As standard practice,employees must also execute FINRAs Employee Confidentiality and InventionAssignment Agreement without qualification or modification and comply with thecompanys policy on nepotism. 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