Principal Associate, Associate​/Events - Global Enterprise Affairs

Position: Principal Associate, Associate Experience/Events - Global Enterprise Affairs Principal Associate, Associate Experience/Events - Global Enterprise Affairs### Principal Associate, Associate Experience/Events - Global Enterprise Affairs Apply: McLean, VA: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R1004209 Principal Associate, Associate Experience/Events - Global Enterprise Affairs Global Enterprise Affairs (GEA) works to change banking for good through the collective efforts of seven teams and key partnerships across the enterprise. We work with external and internal stakeholders to envision and create a world of greater socioeconomic opportunity by advocating for an inclusive society, building thriving communities, and creating financial tools that enrich lives. Our teams include Corporate Communications, Community Impact and Investment, Community Finance, CRA Strategy and Program Management, Global Government and Policy Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and our Command Center. We pride ourselves on disrupting the status quo, and GEA teams have unparalleled access to a diverse group of motivated changemakers similarly focused on the ingredients for a better future. The Command Center is looking for an exceptionally bright, multitasking, and self-motivated Principal Associate to join the newly established centralized Events team in GEA, which aims to drive greater efficiency and impact for GEA internal and external events. This role will support the execution and delivery of planned events in 2027, and will help establish a new Center of Excellence on the team to help drive greater standardization around event strategy and execution. This position requires strong project management skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated experience and expertise in managing cross-functional teams, and a solid understanding of the latest trends in event production, sponsor ships, and reputation building. * * Job Responsibilities: ** Exhibit deep understanding of the target audiences * Work closely and engage with intent owners across GEA to build trusted relationships * Identify themes, topics and content that will resonate with target audiences and meet strategic business objectives for the various GEA functions * Leverage data and insights to inform narratives and influence innovative and well-managed programming Drive the development and execution of event strategies * Contribute to the overall event strategy and roadmap * Develop program and project plans for events, creating work streams and deliverables for key stakeholders and partners * Manage multiple work streams during all event stages to ensure flawless execution * Draft and lead the development of effective communications materials to include strategic plans, project status updates, and other communications documents for various audiences Help establish the standard for event delivery across GEA * Develop and maintain centralized calendar of all GEA events * Support the development of templates, SOPs and partner SLAs to standardize event delivery * Create a feedback loop to solicit insights, learnings and best practices from GEA events and in dialogue with other COF associates to incorporate into future event strategy and execution Embrace research, measurement and analytical thinking as a means to drive impact * Ensure all work is executed through a lens of strategic impact and measurement, leveraging the latest tools and technology to showcase how our work is driving business outcomes and brand awareness * Explore new and different ways of storytelling through event activations and sponsor ships Collaborate with the broader GEA Associate Experience and GEA Communications teams * Connect the dots across internal and external events to drive efficiencies and create value * Collaborate with key partners (GEA AX, GEA Comms, CoS, Admins) to ensure a consistent focus and narrative ** The successful candidate will demonstrate:* * * Proven ability to work effectively with multiple constituents, including peers and executives, bringing simplicity to complex subject matters * Creative, integrative problem-solving and structured thinking * Proven track record leading cross-functional projects in a matrixed environment * Experience and passion for driving associate learning and engagement efforts within an organization * Self-motivated with strong organizational skills, analytical talent and attention to detail * Excellent presentation and influence skills * * Basic Qualifications: * * * Bachelor's degree or military experience * At least 2 years of project…