Job Description:
Details of the Division and Team:
Based in Dubai within the Private Bank division, this role will support the strategic development and delivery of Event Marketing activity across the Middle East, while contributing to the wider global Event Marketing agenda.
Reporting to the Global Head of Event Marketing, the role holder will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of high-quality client, leadership and strategic-partnership events. The role requires strong project leadership, sound commercial judgement and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders across businesses, regions and infrastructure functions.
The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, ensuring that every event supports clearly defined business objectives, delivers consistent client experience and operates in line with Deutsche Bank brand, governance and regulatory standards.
What we will offer you:
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.
You can expect:
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death Insurance
- Permanent Partial Disability Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance for you, your spouse and dependent children
- Flexible working arrangements
- 30 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday & Flexible Working Arrangement
- DB contributions to DIFC Employee Workplace Savings (DEWS)
Your key responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end planning and delivery of in-person, virtual and hybrid events, from initial brief and event strategy through to execution, reconciliation and post-event evaluation.
- Act as the Event Marketing lead for relevant Private Bank activity in the Middle East, while supporting global flagship events and strategic partnerships as required.
- Partner with business sponsors and senior stakeholders to define event objectives, target audiences, success measures and the most appropriate event format.
- Develop integrated project plans covering timelines, workstreams, roles and responsibilities, dependencies, approvals, risk management and onsite delivery.
- Manage event budgets, purchase orders, forecasts, invoices and final reconciliations, identifying cost efficiencies while protecting quality and the client experience.
- Lead venue, agency and supplier sourcing in partnership with Procurement, and manage external partners against agreed scope, budget, service levels and delivery standards.
- Oversee the full guest journey, including invitation strategy, registration, approvals, communications, digital ticketing, onsite arrival and post-event follow-up.
- Produce accurate registration, attendance and engagement reporting, translating data and stakeholder feedback into clear business insights and recommendations.
- Coordinate closely with Legal, Compliance, Anti-Financial Crime, Procurement, Corporate Security, Communications, Brand and other relevant control and infrastructure functions.
- Ensure activity is delivered in accordance with Event Marketing KOPs, Gifts and Entertainment requirements, local regulatory expectations, information-security standards and records-management requirements.
- Work with Communications, Content and Brand teams on invitations, speaker materials, agendas, presentations, event collateral and post-event communications.
- Build effective working relationships across divisions and regions, sharing best practice and creating a consistent One Bank approach to event delivery.
- Lead onsite delivery, including senior stakeholder, speaker, guest and vendor management. International travel and out-of-hours working will be required when appropriate.
- Complete structured post-event reviews, including outcomes, budget performance, feedback, lessons learned, inventory reporting and agreed follow-up actions.
Your skills and experience:
- Graduate degree
- 7+ years’ relevant experience within event management, luxury hospitality, corporate events or another client-focused environment, with a strong understanding of premium service and client experience.
- Strong event and project management skills, with experience managing events from initial planning through to onsite delivery and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, with the confidence to work effectively with senior stakeholders, clients, external partners, venues and suppliers.
- Strong understanding of the UAE and wider GCC market, including local culture, event delivery considerations and working effectively with regional suppliers and partners.
- Strong commercial and organisational skills, including experience managing budgets, negotiating with suppliers and maintaining close attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a positive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider global team.
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Occasional international travel may be required to support event planning, client engagements and onsite delivery.
- Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
How we’ll support you:
- Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
- Coaching and support from experts in your team
- A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
- A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
- Training and development to help you excel in your career
About us and our teams:
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