AVP Event Marketing, Private Bank

About the role

Based in Dubai within the Private Bank division, this role supports the strategic development and delivery of Event Marketing activity across the Middle East, while contributing to the wider global Event Marketing agenda. Reporting to the Global Head of Event Marketing, the role holder leads the end-to-end planning and execution of high-quality client, leadership and strategic-partnership events, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end planning and delivery of in-person, virtual and hybrid events, from brief and strategy through to execution, reconciliation and post-event evaluation.
• Act as Event Marketing lead for relevant Private Bank activity in the Middle East, supporting global flagship events and strategic partnerships as required.
• Partner with business sponsors and senior stakeholders to define objectives, target audiences, success measures and event format.
• Develop integrated project plans covering timelines, workstreams, roles, dependencies, approvals, risk management and onsite delivery.
• Manage event budgets, purchase orders, forecasts, invoices and reconciliations, and oversee venue, agency and supplier sourcing in partnership with Procurement.
• Oversee the full guest journey, including invitations, registration, approvals, communications, digital ticketing, onsite arrival and follow-up.
• Produce registration, attendance and engagement reports and turn stakeholder feedback into business insights.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Anti-Financial Crime, Procurement, Corporate Security, Communications, Brand and other control functions, and deliver in line with Event Marketing KOPs, Gifts and Entertainment requirements and local regulations.
• Work with Communications, Content and Brand teams on invitations, speaker materials, agendas, presentations and collateral, and lead onsite delivery including stakeholder, speaker, guest and vendor management.
• Complete structured post-event reviews and build relationships across divisions and regions.

Required profile

• Graduate degree and 7+ years' experience in event management, luxury hospitality, corporate events or another client-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of premium service and client experience.
• Experience managing events from planning to onsite delivery and multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of the UAE and wider GCC market, including local culture and regional suppliers.
• Experience managing budgets, negotiating with suppliers and paying close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team, with occasional international travel and out-of-hours work when appropriate.

Required skills

• Event and project management
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Ability to leverage AI tools productively and ethically

What we offer

• Life insurance, accidental death insurance and permanent partial disability insurance
• Private medical insurance for you, your spouse and dependent children
• Flexible working arrangements and 30 days of annual paid leave plus public holiday
• DB contributions to DIFC Employee Workplace Savings (DEWS)
• Coaching, training and development, and a culture of continuous learning