Editorial summary

The company is seeking an APAC Events Strategy Specialist (Contract) to lead the planning and execution of high-profile client events, executive engagements, leadership forums, and internal programs across the Asia Pacific region. The role involves developing and delivering regional events strategies that support business growth, strengthen client relationships, and enhance stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in event strategy, project management, and operational excellence. The position offers a salary of 10,000.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/apac-events-strategy-specialist-contract-bank-35006 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 29 Sep 2026]

About the Role
We are partnering with a leading global bank to hire an APAC Events Strategy Specialist to lead the planning and execution of high-profile client events, executive engagements, leadership forums, and strategic internal programs across the Asia Pacific region.
This is a highly visible role responsible for shaping and delivering a regional events strategy that supports business growth, strengthens client relationships, and enhances stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will bring a blend of event strategy, project management expertise, operational excellence, and executive stakeholder management, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities
APAC Events Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute a comprehensive APAC events strategy aligned with regional business objectives and stakeholder priorities.
• Plan and deliver client engagement programs, leadership forums, strategic internal events, and market-focused initiatives across the region.
• Ensure all events align with business goals, audience expectations, brand standards, and local market considerations.

Executive Visits & Leadership Engagements

• Lead the planning and execution of executive visits across APAC, including leadership meetings, client engagements, office visits, town halls, roundtables, and hospitality programs.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to ensure each engagement is strategically positioned, seamlessly coordinated, and delivers an exceptional experience for clients and employees.

Markets Events Management

• Manage high-profile markets-related events, including client conferences, thought leadership forums, networking events, market outlook sessions, and bespoke hospitality experiences.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to define event objectives, key messaging, audience strategies, and measurable outcomes.

End-to-End Event Delivery

• Manage all aspects of event execution from concept development through post-event evaluation.
• Coordinate venue sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, production and AV requirements, catering, travel logistics, transportation, attendee registration, guest management, and onsite delivery.
• Develop contingency plans and proactively address operational risks to ensure seamless execution.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing, Corporate Communications, Compliance, Risk, Security, Corporate Services, business leaders, executive assistants, and regional partners to deliver successful events and executive engagements.
• Build effective relationships across global and regional teams to ensure alignment and execution excellence.

Budget & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage event budgets across multiple APAC markets.
• Monitor spend, process invoices, and oversee procurement activities while ensuring cost efficiency and quality delivery.
• Negotiate with venues, agencies, production partners, and suppliers to maximize value and maintain high standards.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic vendor partnerships across the region.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all events adhere to corporate branding, compliance, procurement, risk, and governance requirements.
• Navigate approval processes and internal controls while maintaining exceptional event standards.

Event Technology & Digital Experiences

• Utilize event technology platforms to enhance attendee experiences across physical, virtual, and hybrid events.
• Manage registration systems, event websites, attendee communications, mobile event applications, virtual platforms, and reporting tools.
• Drive innovative and engaging event experiences through the effective use of technology.

AI-Enabled Event Innovation

• Leverage AI-powered solutions to improve event planning, audience targeting, content personalization, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to enhance attendee engagement, automate workflows, generate insights, and improve event ROI through emerging technologies.

Measurement, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Establish success metrics and evaluate event performance through attendee feedback, engagement analytics, and business outcomes.
• Deliver post-event reporting with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of event playbooks, best practices, standard operating procedures, and scalable processes to drive consistency and operational excellence across APAC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional certifications in Event Management, Project Management, Marketing, or Hospitality.
• 5-10 years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, hospitality, corporate events, or a related field, preferably within financial services, professional services, B2B marketing, or a multinational organization.
• Proven track record managing complex, large-scale events across the APAC region, including client events, executive visits, leadership forums, conferences, and strategic internal programs.
• Solid understanding of markets-related events and experience supporting high-profile client engagement initiatives aligned with commercial objectives and relationship management priorities.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives across countries, time zones, and stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior executives and business leaders, managing high-touch engagements with professionalism, discretion, and executive presence.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building capabilities, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across regional and global teams.
• Proven experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, procurement activities, invoice processing, and supplier negotiations while maintaining a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Proficiency in event technology platforms such as Cvent, Salesforce, Workfront, ON24, virtual and hybrid event solutions, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and emerging technologies that support event planning, audience engagement, content development, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
• Meticulous attention to detail, sound problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Adaptable, proactive, and self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Interested candidates may send their resume and cover letter directly to

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