Senior Conference Producer at ION Group

Hong Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Private Equity, M&A, Fixed Income, InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 4 years’ experience in a conference producer role
  • Strong research, writing and analytical skills
  • Ability to lead and manage a project with numerous stakeholders and deliverables
  • Proven time management and the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise projects
  • Fluency in English, another language is desirable
  • Be able to work independently
  • Be happy to communicate with colleagues and customers face-to-face, by email and by telephone and project a professional image in all cases
  • Able to work well under pressure and have good attention to detail
  • Willing to travel across the region

Responsibilities

  • Research and write event programmes
  • Identify and recruit relevant speakers
  • Develop strong industry knowledge on events roster
  • Coordinate speakers via email briefings, pre-event calls/meetings
  • Work with marketing team on event themes, objectives and develop and write copy for marketing materials where required
  • Support sponsorship sales where necessary and identify sponsorship opportunities
  • Produce/run the programme on-site/virtually
  • Build a network of key industry contacts to support the growth of the ION Analytics Community
  • Take the lead role as project manager on assigned events
  • Coordinate and run project team meetings
  • Develop and write a project brief and timeline
  • Work closely with the team in the London office
  • Work with other teams across the business

Skills

Event Production
Research
Writing
Speaker Recruitment
Project Management
Marketing Copywriting
Sponsorship Sales
Analytical Skills
Industry Networking
Conference Coordination

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$426.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mental health care
401K plan
Performance bonus
Supplemental workers' compensation
Family medical leave & parental leave
PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off
Commuter checks
Company social events
Employee assistance program
Free lunch
mobile phone discount

Risks

Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.
US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.
Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

Differentiation

ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Upsides

Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.
The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.
Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

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