Wise Business Events Manager, Wise
£44-60.5k
Mid and Senior level
London
More information about location
1-5 days a week in office
Money without borders
Be an early applicant
Money without borders
1001+ employees
FintechB2CB2BPersonal financePaymentsForeign exchange
Be an early applicant
£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
Salary benchmarks
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.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Top investors
38% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Flexible working
"I'm trusted to do my work regardless of whether I'm in the office or working from my spare room. Our mobile wiser scheme gives us the opportunity to..."
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2017
$280m
SERIES E
May 2016
$25.6m
SERIES D
Total funding: $396m
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!
Company values
- This isn’t just a job, we’re a revolution
- We get it done
- Customers > team > ego
- No drama. Good karma.
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Taavet Hinrikus
(Chairman)Previously Director of Strategy for Skype.
Kristo Käärmann
(CEO)Previously a Consultant at PwC and Manager at Deloitte.
People progressing
Joined as Banking Lead, promoted to Head of Banking after 2 years, then again to Global Head of Banking.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Wise
- Communities and safe spaces (Employee Resource Groups) – led by our Wisers so people can share experiences and information, support each other and connect on shared values
- Wise Cultural Calendar – a programme to learn and celebrate the wide range of cultures, traditions, backgrounds, and global experiences we have here at Wise. Example programmes include Pride Summer and Black History Month
- Our teams continue to set and drive their own bespoke objectives, holding themselves accountable and making sure they focus efforts where they can have the most impact
- We’re excited to partner with InChorus to collect ongoing data on our culture and enable teams to track their progress
- DEI development and training — We’re building our capability and getting everyone on the same page about DEI. Our new training programme will help new joiners and all Wisers know what DEI looks like day-to-day and how they can play their part
- Global policy review — We’re working with an external advisor to provide detailed feedback on best practices in policies by end January
- Disability inclusion – We’re building resources and support for Wisers and candidates with disabilities. Our goals is to offer practical information and support to ensure that Wise remains an inclusive environment for those impacted by a disability
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