Events Specialist (APAC)
Summary
Coordinate APAC events (in-person and virtual) for a fintech firm, managing logistics, budgets, and stakeholder communications using tools like Cvent and Microsoft Dynamics.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Specialist, Events (APAC), this role supports the planning, delivery, and reporting of all third-party and company-hosted events (in-person and virtual) across the APAC region.
The role works closely with commercial teams, marketing, and external partners to deliver events on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives. Success in this role requires the ability to independently manage project management and stakeholder coordination across markets, cultures, and time zones.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the APAC Events calendar planning, reporting, and internal communications
- Plan, coordinate, and execute events from briefing through to completion, ensuring adherence to Events, Marketing, and Compliance standards
- Act as a key liaison between internal and external partners (e.g. venues, suppliers, third-party organisers, and internal teams)
- Build and manage event campaigns across channels (e.g. website, Cvent, ON24, Microsoft Dynamics, and LinkedIn)
- Ensure all deliverables meet corporate branding and compliance requirements
- Manage timelines, stakeholder inputs, and approval processes to ensure timely and accurate execution
- Support on-site event setup, attendee management, and logistics
Knowledge and Experience
- 3–5 years’ experience in B2B event management (both hosted and third-party events)
- Demonstrated success managing internal stakeholders and third-party relationships
- Experience managing contracting, budgets, and approvals
- Experience using event platforms (Cvent, ON24) and CRM (Microsoft Dynamics)
- Experience working in cross-matrix organizations, with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Marketing, Legal, and Compliance
- Exposure to financial services preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
- Fluency in an additional Asian language is an advantage
- Ability to work adjusted hours or travel for events, if required
Skills
- Strong and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders concurrently
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive problem-solving and ability to work independently