Events Manager
Location: Toronto, Canada
Position type: Full-time
Start date: By agreement
About You
Are you looking to combine your passion for events, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a meaningful job in a growing market? Do you wonder what it would be like to work at a company where your contribution has a real, measurable impact – and you are rewarded for it? Are you a hands-on problem solver and team player who thrives on collaboration and unique challenges? Do you undertake your work with a high attention to detail?
If your answers are YES – then this is the perfect role for you!
Your Responsibilities
As our new Events Manager you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the RepRisk brand and solutions are properly positioned and communicated globally through events and thought leadership across key markets. You will be part of our global Sales and Marketing division and report to the Senior Project Manager, Marketing Communications in Toronto. Your responsibilities will include:
Manage the day-to-day operations of RepRisk’s events including hosted and sponsored events, and speaking opportunities (in-person, virtual, and hybrid)
Develop working industry knowledge and an understanding of clients’ business needs to drive sponsorship strategy and alignment for hosted events within the context of company priorities and objectives
Own the global events calendar, keep track of external events by client segment and geography, and make recommendations to Sales and Marketing division regarding event attendance
Plan, execute, and monitor event logistics as required, including venue selection, equipment rentals, contract support, budget management, event promotion, and post event analysis
Support speakers with content development and coordination of agendas, bios, executive briefs, scripts, and PowerPoint presentations
Apply project management tools and best practices to oversee timelines and communicate key milestones with stakeholders
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal divisions, event organizers, vendors, and suppliers in support of the events strategy
You Offer
A Bachelor’s Degree in subjects related to communications, marketing, or public relations
Minimum of 5 to 8 years solid professional experience in a marketing role, preferably in the financial services industry and/or B2B market, with 3+ years in events management
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute in-person, virtual, and hybrid events
Experience with various technologies and platforms for virtual events
Interest in sustainability/ESG topics, ESG investing, business sustainability, or related fields
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to travel
About Us
RepRisk is a rapidly growing global company and a pioneer in the ESG data science field. Our goal is to make the world a better place by creating transparency in the business world – we are driving positive change via the power of data. We combine AI and machine learning with human intelligence to analyze public information and identify environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. We serve as a reality check for how companies conduct their business around the world – do they walk their talk when it comes to human rights, labor standards, corruption, and environmental issues?
We Offer
- Flexible working hours and arrangements
- An entrepreneurial, international, and dynamic work environment
- A shared mission to drive accountability and responsible behavior of companies, thus creating positive change
- A company that embraces diversity because life would be boring if we were all the same!
Please note that we will only consider candidates with a valid work permit.