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Citizens is seeking a passionate and strategic Experiential Marketing Partner to join our Enterprise Sponsorships & Experiential Marketing Team. This role will focus on delivering high-impact, emotionally resonant experiences that deepen relationships with Citizens Private Bank and Private Wealth clients in California. From bespoke activations and thought leadership events to executive panels, conferences and webinars, you’ll lead the development and execution of experiences that engage customers, prospects, colleagues, and senior leaders—bringing our brand to life in meaningful and memorable ways.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and Execute Experiences: Strategize, coordinate, and deliver events that foster emotional connection, drive engagement, and support business growth with a digital-first mindset to elevate brand experiences. Oversee simultaneous experiences while adapting to dynamic environments and tight deadlines
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: Partner with regional leaders, marketing teams, and line-of-business executives to align experiential plans with strategic goals. Work closely with local teams to manage invitation lists and drive attendance
collaborate with internal teams (Growth Strategy, Social/Content, Communications) to ensure event success. Present plans and updates to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence
Vendor & Venue Management: Work closely with Marketing Event Operations when sourcing and onboarding vendors, speakers, and venues
manage contracts, review BEOs, risk assessments, and payments through internal systems
End-to-End Event Execution: Manage event and conference execution including invitation strategy, RSVP tracking, vendor coordination, budget management, contract negotiation, run-of-show development, onsite management and post-event analysis
Brand Alignment: Ensure all experiences are consistent with Citizens brand standards and marketing guidelines
Performance Measurement & Reporting: Develop post-event assessments and report key metrics to measure impact and inform future strategy. Collaborate with Marketing Event Operations to ensure performance data is captured in scorecards for socialization
Trend Monitoring: Stay ahead of industry and competitive trends in financial services and experiential marketing
Requirements:
7–10 years of experience in event planning
financial services experience strongly preferred
Deep understanding of the banking industry, private banking and/or luxury brands and customer engagement strategies
Experience with sponsorships and partnerships is a plus
Experience and knowledge of private equity industry is a plus
Passion for marketing and brand storytelling
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
Willingness to travel (~40%) and work non-traditional hours as needed
Strategic thinker with a creative approach to problem-solving
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Professional presence and business acumen
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Energetic, confident, and creative with a forward-thinking mindset
Self-motivated team player who thrives under pressure
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Nice to have:
Experience with sponsorships and partnerships
Experience and knowledge of private equity industry