Conference Operations
Core
Own the operational standard and end-to-end execution of 10 European private equity conferences annually, managing venues, suppliers, on-site teams, and the overall attendee experience.
Role type
Senior Conference Operations Manager
Builds
Large-scale industry conferences and sponsored VIP events for CFOs and finance leaders
Domain
Private Equity / Finance / Event Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier research and negotiation, Event planning and logistics, Budget management, Volunteer management, Inventory tracking, Quality assurance for design materials
Preferred skills
Stakeholder management, Cross-functional collaboration, Crisis management
Technologies
Event management software, Budgeting tools, Communication platforms
Responsibilities
Source, compare, and negotiate contracts with suppliers for event needs; Plan and coordinate sponsored VIP events, lunches, dinners, and after-hours activities; Manage a 40-person volunteer organization including hiring and training; Conduct budget reviews and ensure cost-effectiveness; Provide on-site support to ensure logistical details are in place; Maintain inventory tracking and update event inventory sheets.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC