Wise Business Events Manager, Wise

£44-60.5k

Mid and Senior level
London

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1-5 days a week in office

Wise

Money without borders

Open for applications

Wise

Money without borders

1001+ employees

FintechB2CB2BPersonal financePaymentsForeign exchange

Open for applications

£44-60.5k

Mid and Senior level
London

More information about location

1-5 days a week in office

1001+ employees

FintechB2CB2BPersonal financePaymentsForeign exchange

Company mission

We’re on a mission. And it’s money without borders. Instant, convenient, transparent and — eventually — free.

Role

Who you are

  • We’re looking for someone with demonstrable experience of planning and delivering successful B2B events end to end; from logistics and budget to creative planning, making this position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and excels at multi-project management
  • In addition to excellent industry knowledge - ideally in the payments, FinTech or business solutions space - you’ll need experience of delivering B2B events on time and to budget
  • We need someone with a knack for delivering the kind of events that will get our prospects through the door and keep them coming back for more
  • A love of B2B events planning and a deep understanding of what makes an event stand out in a crowded marketplace - whether it’s content and thought leadership on cutting-edge trends, live demos or an unmissable venue, our prospects want these events to add real value
  • We’re looking for someone who has experience of delivering best-in-class events centred around demand generation and thought leadership, ideally in the business solutions or payments space
  • An understanding of the needs of (and how to speak to) financial professionals, business owners and senior stakeholders is essential
  • You’ll thrive on the challenge of planning events from conception to completion, juggling deadlines, logistics, budget and comms to ensure we’re tracking against key milestones in the run up to the event and hitting our targets for registration and conversion
  • Strategic mindset — you’re able to align events strategies to business objectives with proven success
  • Independent planner — you’re able to work autonomously; by this we mean you’re self-sufficient and can independently plan and validate your own ideas. You’ll be supported by our business content team but will be expected to be able to manage and report on projects end to end
  • Collaboration — an appetite to work closely with many different parts of the Wise organisation as well building strong partnerships with external speakers and vendors
  • Experience delivering a broad range of events — proven ability to plan and deliver multiple events on a regular cadence, at pace. You’re able to drive sign ups for webinars, book private dining rooms for roundtable dinners and breakfasts, host networking events and co-ordinate sponsorship and branding opportunities at industry events
  • Process driven — You thrive on managing multiple workstreams to ensure events are delivered on time and to budget, with a focus on ensuring registrations translate into attendance and conversions

What the job involves

  • We’re looking for an experienced, senior B2B events manager to help us launch and deliver successful virtual, hybrid and in-person events that position Wise as the best financial solution for businesses with global money needs and ambitions to scale fast
  • We need an organised, creative and can-do events manager who can help us plan and deliver a pipeline of owned and external events in the UK and Europe, based in our office in London
  • Whether it’s scaling up our online webinar series, organising a roundtable dinner for founders or co-ordinating brand sponsorship opportunities at major industry events like Sifted, you’ll have the goal of engaging, nurturing and acquiring new business customers from a growing range of verticals including startups, SaaS, consulting and e-commerce
  • You’ll get close to the audience you’re creating content for, gathering insights on what drives impact and makes our prospective customers tick
  • Reporting into the Business Content Marketing Manager you’ll be embedded in Wise’s Business marketing squad with plenty of design and content resource and you’ll have the opportunity to work in a truly dynamic and cross-functional marketing team dedicated to the growth of Wise for Business
  • You’ll build on your learnings to plan and deliver world-class events that amplifies awareness for the Wise Business brand, positions us as a thought leader in scaling a business internationally and guides prospects down the funnel from invite to conversion
  • Event Planning and Execution: Plan, create and deliver a range of B2B events targeting founders and key decision makers in fast-growing startups and small to medium sized businesses, with a focus on the SaaS, consulting and e-commerce industries.You’ll be responsible for managing all aspects from conception to budget and completion, ensuring alignment with marketing objectives and brand standards
  • Event content: You’ll work closely with our Business content team to plan themes, agenda topics and speaker lineups that will resonate with our target audiences
  • Budget and Resource Management: You’ll need to develop and track event budgets, monitor expenditures, and provide regular financial reports to ensure cost-effective execution and optimal resource allocation across all event types
  • Logistics and Vendor Coordination: Manage end-to-end event logistics including invites, RSVPs, venue selection, catering and transport arrangements, booth design, AV requirements, and supplier relationships. You’ll need to conduct site visits and oversee all events in person to ensure seamless delivery
  • Virtual and Hybrid Event Management: Oversee technical aspects of virtual and hybrid events, including webinar platform management, demo setup and speaker briefing calls, and ensure optimal audience engagement across digital channels
  • Calendar and Project Management: Maintain a comprehensive events calendar, build detailed project plans, and manage multiple workstreams while ensuring high attention to detail and timely delivery
  • Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, agencies, vendors, executive leadership and senior external speakers, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the event planning process
  • Marketing Integration: Support the broader marketing team with event-related initiatives, including webinar production, presentation development, and audience acquisition strategies

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Insights

Top investors

38% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Health and Wellbeing Discounts
  • 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays) + 3 Me Days
  • RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)
  • 6 Week Paid Sabbatical
  • Mobile Wiser - work remote for up to 90 days a year 🛫
  • Parental Leave
  • Pension and Retirement Plans
  • Plus Many More!

Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)

Nov 2017

$280m

SERIES E

May 2016

$26m

SERIES D

Total funding: $396.4m

Our take

Wise started when the two founders realised they would be better off trading Estonian kroons for British pounds (and vice versa) between themselves rather than going through banks. That was back in 2011, and they've since grown Wise into one of Europe's most successful tech businesses, exchanging billions of currency every month.

Wise rapidly grew by solving a significant problem for customers, who lost too much money to banks when exchanging currency. They've attracted investment from some of the best investors in the world, from Andreesen Horowitz to Index Ventures and even Richard Branson.

The challenge for Wise will be maintaining their edge and brand power in a market that's becoming increasingly crowded with new entrants (like Revolut and Monzo) and incumbents (traditional banks) trying to catch up. To do so, the company is ramping up its digital and marketing strategies, as well as pushing for further development of its existing products.

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