We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.

Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration.Our employees work in our offices Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Events Generalist will play a key support role within Lincoln International’s growing global Events team and broader Marketing function. This position will assist in the planning, organization, and execution of virtual and in-person client-facing events, with a strong focus on virtual conferences, webinars, and European event administration. The Events Generalist will work closely with colleagues across Brand, Content, and Digital to ensure events align with Lincoln’s global marketing strategy and reinforce the firm’s reputation for exceptional client engagement.

The Events Generalist plays a vital role in supporting Lincoln’s integrated marketing strategy — ensuring every event, whether virtual or in-person, reinforces the firm’s brand, enhances client relationships, and drives meaningful business impact. This position provides hands-on exposure to global marketing operations, collaboration across marketing disciplines, and direct involvement in Lincoln’s expanding virtual and European event programs. It’s an ideal opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented, early-career professional to learn and develop a broad foundation in corporate marketing and events within a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Event Support & Logistics
  • Support the coordination of external events, including virtual conferences, webinars, and select in-person programs.
  • Assist with event logistics such as venue coordination, hotel room block tracking, vendor communication, and attendee support.
  • Support the creation, maintenance and reporting of event sites in Cvent and other platforms, ensuring consistent branding and alignment with firmwide marketing standards.
  • Manage invitation lists, registration tracking, and reporting on attendance metrics.
  • Provide assistance for on-site event execution as needed (occasional travel may be required).
• Virtual Event & Webinar Support
  • Support the setup and delivery of webinars and virtual conferences, including registration, attendee management, and speaker coordination.
  • Manage event inboxes and assist with communications to employees, external presenters and participants.
  • Support the collection and organization of event materials, one-pagers, and PowerPoint decks.
  • Assist with 1x1 meeting scheduling within Attendee Hub and manage follow-up deliverables.
  • Help track attendee feedback, engagement data, and post-event reporting metrics to inform marketing insights.
  • Oversee post-webinar follow-up, including monitoring inbox requests for recordings and slides, responding promptly, and partnering with the Valuations and Opinions team to vet and approve access.
• Regional Event Administration
  • Partner with Europe and Asia marketing leads to support administrative tasks for regional events, including:
    • Assisting with event site creation and maintenance (Cvent and internal platforms).
    • Supporting invite distribution, tracking, and reporting.
    • Assisting with attendee list management and coordination with local offices.
    • Supporting expense tracking and vendor invoice processing.
    • Helping ensure consistent global event documentation, reporting, and process alignment across regions.
• Marketing Integration & Collaboration
  • Partner with Brand, Content, and Digital colleagues to ensure event materials and communications align with broader firm and marketing team strategy.
  • Collaborate on event-related social media, email campaigns, and website updates to maximize visibility and engagement.
  • Contribute to cross-functional marketing initiatives that integrate event data, audience insights, and brand positioning.
  • Maintain close coordination with industry marketing leads to ensure event priorities reflect broader business development goals.
  • Monitor and report on events hosted by peer firms and emerging industry trends
• Event Reporting & Systems Support
  • Support the preparation of quarterly ROI and budget reports for specific events.
  • Help maintain event dashboards and the global event calendar.
  • Assist with sponsorship and external conference tracking.
  • Contribute to process documentation and knowledge-sharing to strengthen continuity across the marketing and events functions.

Qualifications:

Lincoln International provides an opportunity to work in a demanding, yet supportive, team-oriented environment. Successful candidates are assertive, self-motivated, detail oriented and can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience (internship or professional) in event coordination, marketing, or project support.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Cvent or other event management tools a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable partnering with colleagues at various levels across the organization.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, collaborative, and proactive attitude with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
• Willingness to work overtime during busy periods and to support on-site events, including periodic travel.

Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Insurance plan
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Delta Dental Insurance
• LTD, STD and Life Insurance
• 401K Plan and Profit Share
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus

Additional Information:

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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The salary range for this role is $55,000-$65,000 on an annual basis. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through LinkedIn or Lincoln’s Company Page, or through Lincoln’s Internal Jobs Board if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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