Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is seeking an energetic, experienced candidate for our ICE event marketing team. ICE hosts and participates in conferences, webinars and unique forums that attract top corporate leaders from around the world. The Senior Event Planner position will plan and execute digital and in-person events across the US/EMEA region. This role will have a strong focus on hosted event creation and event management with the objective of delivering compelling content and smooth execution to both internal and external audiences. The candidate will have a track record of liaising with internal and external customers and colleagues at all levels, including C-level executives, with the ability to champion event strategy and recommendations. Employees are expected in the office 5 days a week. Occasional weekend travel.
Manage and execute logistical and operational aspects for in person and virtual events in EMEA.
Maximize ICE brand across all events illustrating our core leadership across the Fixed Income & Data Services as well as the Exchanges business.
Negotiate and facilitate contracts with event venues, hotels, caterers/restaurants, audio visual vendors, etc. Ensure maximization of value across all external and internal events.
Managed end‑to‑end hospitality event execution, encompassing ticket distribution, merchandise selection, guest invitations, and onsite support.
Experience with managing hospitality related events including ticket distribution, merchandise selection, invitation creation and onsite support.
Work cross‑functionally with Growth Marketing, Social, Brand and Content teams to repurpose event content and broaden its impact.
Understand cross-company business objectives to help establish and maintain strong event marketing presence.
In collaboration with the marketing team, manage and maintain event marketing budgets and closely manage expenses for listed company, proprietary and partnered events.
Continuously build knowledge of ICE’s business units, team members, and current product offerings.
Gain high level understanding of issues impacting financial markets and key ICE clients/audiences and be able to develop appropriate content for events.
Partnership and collaboration with business units and external parties through transparency and constant communication, as well as timely responses to all inquiries and requests.
Bachelor’s degree
Experience in corporate events management
Exceptional analytic, project management and organizational skills; the ability to juggle multiple demands, manage shifting priorities, and meet deadlines
Demonstrated success with developing positive relationships with clients, other third parties and internal partners
Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce