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 work with Communications, Content and Brand teams on invitations, speaker materials, agendas and collateral.
• Lead onsite delivery, including stakeholder, speaker, guest and vendor management, and complete structured post-event reviews.

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, and of the UAE and wider GCC market.
• Experience managing budgets, negotiating with suppliers and working with regional suppliers and partners.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders, clients and external partners, and occasional international travel may be required.

Required skills

• Event and project management, with strong stakeholder and relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and workflow.

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 holidays.
• DB contributions to the DIFC Employee Workplace Savings scheme.
• Coaching, training and development, and a culture of continuous learning.