Event Manager

• The Event Manager is responsible for leading the organisation of the corporate events dedicated to internal and external audiences, aligned with the business strategy of BNP Paribas (conferences, client events, sponsored conferences and internal events for CIB globally)

Your Main Activities Are

• Responsibility for all allocated projects, virtual-hybrid and in person events, from conception to completion including pre-budget breakdowns and approvals, logistics, project management, website creation and invitation management, design coordination, event liaison, post-event analysis, event budget monitoring and accounting
• Lead autonomously the delivery of the events, applying effective project management to allocated projects/events, including frame and design, planning, execution and closing
• Effective management and monitoring of the project team’s activities for the allocated projects/events and ensure quality of delivery aligned to clients’ expectations, as well as supervision of the dedicated project event team
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of events within agreed budgets, as well as management of multiple projects simultaneously while being able to prioritise between various tasks depending on deadlines. Additionally, promote timely decision-making and effective communication between all the event/project’s contributors at all levels
• Event strategy and stakeholders management, by establishing collaborative relationships with internal clients and main stakeholders, building strong working relationships with internal clients and key supplier contacts and other members of the central and local Marketing and Communications teams and other BNP Paribas business lines and promoting greater cross business line / metiers/ regional collaboration on events
• Support the business in delivery of conference content on macro and geo-political themes, establish close collaboration with Strategic Marketing team members for the organisation and definition of content at events. Ensure well-balanced, high quality programs are delivered to engage and be impactful to our clients
• Event ROI analytics, ensure events’ measurement with clear objectives and KPIs is implemented for all projected/events allocated
• Follow BNP Paribas policies and procedures whilst implementing projects, as well as management of all branding at events to ensure it is within guideline. Additionally, contribute to the event promotion working together with the marketing and communications teams
• Act as a source of recommendation to the business in terms of event type, format, strategy, framing and planning. Additionally, raise the profile of the events team within the business line and across BNP Paribas as a whole and contribute to the strategic development and implementation of the yearly planning of the events
• Apply the knowledge on digital event tools/platforms’ expertise and maintain and review for efficiencies critical events platforms and tools. Additionally, monitor new trends in events, as well as liaise with other teams for best practice sharing
• Presence at recruitment, training and team motivation initiatives. Additionally, contribute to training and upskilling of junior and experienced team members

• Bachelor’s degree in Events, Marketing, Communications
• 5 to 7 years of experience in Marketing and Communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly with Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English
• Creativity, innovation and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and a results driven mindset
• Critical thinking
• Ability to manage a project and to develop and adapt a process

• Within the Company Engagement perimeter, the Events Management team is part of the Marketing & Communications department of BNP Paribas
• The Events Management team provides specialised services in the tactical design and organization of end-to-end digital, hybrid and physical events dedicated to internal and external audiences

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• Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

• Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group’s 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

• International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions:

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

• Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

• Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

• Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.