Event Manager APAC

Markets Group is an executive forum organizer with a track record of 500+ events in over 20 countries. Founded in 2009, Markets Groups brings together the investment management community for an unparalleled thought leadership experience that provides a platform for peer-to-peer learning, idea sharing, and networking.

Our Forums present a unique opportunity to link together asset managers and investors to achieve premium return on time and investment. Through our portfolio of conferences, we work to meet the dynamic needs of our specialized audiences across the geographies we serve.

Markets group has grown into the largest and most successful conference organizer in the world with over 100 professionals operating out of New York, London, and Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead venue sourcing, contracting & meeting planning for events across APAC, Middle East, and Europe
• Strong financial management skills responsible for developing and updating detailed budgets on each event, reconciling bills and reporting on overall event expense
• Vendor management inclusive of audio visual, venue, F&B, staging, travel, and furniture rentals. Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and negotiate the best available price for services.

• Ability to map out venue market in key cities through RFPs and follow up with venues over the phone
• Negotiate variances in contracts (i.e., attrition clauses or cancellation and re-booking with venues and vendors)
• Manage internal calls inclusive of venue updates and conference debrief meetings, and report on meeting highlights
• Ensure event equipment is maintained in a professional manner, ordering supplies and any required equipment, arranging any required repairs or maintenance, organizing event supplies and leading the packing and unpacking process on each event.
• Manage travel approvals and hotel reservation management for on-site team
• Ability to travel to on site events up to 5% of the time preferred but not required
• CMP preferred but not required