Events Planner

Location: Chicago, United States; based in the Chicago office

Base salary: $80,000–$95,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global is a research-driven trading firm using quantitative modeling, machine learning, engineering, proprietary systems, and algorithms to operate across global markets.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver the Annual Company Trip, including site visits, venue and vendor sourcing, travel and accommodation logistics, and on-site execution.
• Own firm-wide events such as family barbecues, holiday parties, partner events, and employee celebrations.
• Manage event themes, decor, catering, entertainment, venues, vendor negotiations, budgets, and reconciliation.
• Prepare post-event reports covering attendance, feedback, budget performance, and ROI, and turn findings into recommendations.
• Coordinate contracts, approvals, spaces, and resources with Procurement, Legal, Facilities, Workplace, and HR.
• Support ad hoc corporate events and collaborate with the wider Events team on calendar coverage and event strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in event management, including large-scale, multi-day, employee travel, or offsite events.
• Experience owning event budgets end-to-end, negotiating with vendors, and managing costs.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presenting plans and results to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, time management, multitasking, and independent judgment.
• Flexibility to travel and work evenings or weekends according to event schedules.
• Intermediate-level Microsoft Office and computer skills at minimum.

Nice to have

• Experience with Greenvelope, Canva, and Amex Meetings & Events or similar corporate travel and meetings platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-oriented culture focused on optimism, open communication, and sharing knowledge.
• Full-time permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus.
• Benefits include paid leave and insurance.
• Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this opening.