Senior conference producer Risk EMEA

Infopro Digital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B group in financial services seeks a Senior Conference Producer in London. The role involves developing conference topics, managing multi-stakeholder events, and conducting market research. Candidates should have strong research and communication skills, a bachelor's degree, and a proactive approach. Hybrid working options, generous PTO, and a supportive work culture await the right candidate.

Benefits

Hybrid working for everyone

3pm finish on a Friday

25 to 30 days holiday

Day off for your birthday

Pension and Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Ambitious and proactive with an appetite for the financial services events.
• Industry knowledge in financial markets or technology is a plus.
• Previous work experience in a conference or events research environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop conference topics and programmes.
• Manage event timelines, operations, and budgets.
• Liaise with speakers and sponsors.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Excellent written communication skills

Proven ability to project-manage events

Confidence engaging with senior experts

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Infopro Digital, the B2B group specialising in information and technology, is currently looking for a Senior Conference Producer on a permanent contract to strengthen the team at its Infopro Digital Risk Global division, supporting the Risk.net events portfolio.

Infopro Digital Risk Global powers the financial risk, derivatives, regulation, and fintech communities with high-value intelligence, data, events, and digital products. Our brands and products are renowned for their accuracy, depth, and impact across global financial markets.

Join Infopro Digital and get the best of both worlds

Working at Infopro Digital will provide you with the exciting challenges and autonomy you are looking for within a dynamic and nimble business unit, but backed by the growth plans and structure of a global organisation with 4000+ employees and leading intelligence brands in 20 countries.

As Senior Conference Producer, you will be a key player in the Risk.net Events team.

You will be contributing to a variety of projects, while developing your skills and reaching new levels of expertise.

Key Accountabilities

As Senior Conference Producer, your role will involve extensive telephone and face-to-face research with industry contacts to develop conference topics and write cutting-edge conference programmes within the Risk.net portfolio of events; recruitment of and liaison with senior-level speakers; writing content-led marketing copy; and effective project management of events from their inception to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Keeping to best practice production timelines
• Project managing event production, operations, marketing, and sales deadlines
• Researching and developing new launch ideas
• Developing market-leading, innovative event programmes through market research
• Oversight of event budgets and budget management
• Market research – mainly telephone and face-to-face research, but also desk-based research and attending external events
• Researching and meeting with potential sponsors
• Developing commercial formats that deliver value to sponsors
• Researching, confirming, and managing speakers
• Brief writing – creating marketing, sales, and telesales briefs which explain your events to the wider team
• Working with the editorial team to deliver various bespoke content opportunities
• Writing market-leading content marketing copy
• Proof reading
• Driving website content – working with marketing to keep websites up to date and engaging, including updating event content and speaker biographies and photos online
• Managing events onsite and speaker liaison

About you

Strong research and analytical skills, both phone-based and face-to-face

Excellent written communication skills, including content-led marketing copy

Proven ability to project-manage complex, multi-stakeholder events

Confidence when engaging with senior industry experts and speakers

Ability to generate innovative ideas for new event products and formats

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Comfortable working onsite at events and leading speaker liaison

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will be an ambitious, proactive producer looking to take the next step in their career and join the exciting world of Financial Services events. Does that sound like you?

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English, History, Politics, Economics, Communications or the sciences is preferred

Proactive, curious, high-energy, results-oriented – a reputation for getting things done!

Industry knowledge in one or more of the following areas is desirable, but not essential: financial markets (derivatives & capital markets, risk management), insurance, and financial technology

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven research and analytical skills

Previous, relevant work experience in a conference or events research environment

Very strong attention to detail and effective time management

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to build business relationships at all levels

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team within a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines

Where you’ll work

Working 3 days in our London Liverpool street office we have plenty of options for your working preferences

A fantastic PTO allowance that increases as you spend longer with the company

Take your birthday off…on us!

Access to our Group pension plan, 401k plan plus match, life insurance, medical and dental insurance, retail discounts, and much more!

Access to 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Program offering support and guidance around all areas of well-being and mental health, including face-to-face counseling

Access to our extensive learning programs, through our dedicated platform, Generation Infopro

Paid volunteer days throughout the year where you can contribute your skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others

Just some of the benefits that await you

• Hybrid working for everyone
• 3pm finish on a Friday
• 25 to 30 days holiday
• Day off for your birthday
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Great company culture that offers professional development, training and regular social events

Our Foundations and Values

At Infopro Digital, we are driven by core values such as entrepreneurial spirit, constant customer focus, promoting diversity, striving for significant impact, and a collaborative culture. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic community that embraces these values on a daily basis, shaping the future with passion and commitment.

Diversity is one of our core values. We believe teams drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences are a key driver of our success. The Group is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and inclusion, from recruitment to career development, and we strive to provide an equitable working environment that promotes the well-being of our teams.

Who are we?

Infopro Digital is a B2B group specialising in information and technology. With a presence in 20 countries, the group has 4,000 employees of 79 nationalities. Infopro Digital connects professional communities. Our brands are leaders in the five key economic sectors: construction and public sector, automotive, industry, risk & insurance, and retail. With our solutions, our customers make informed decisions and companies develop their business and sustainable performance.

Are you a passionate professional looking for new opportunities? Don’t wait any longer — join Infopro Digital’s community of professionals!

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