The RoleWe are hiring a conference producer to join the production team working on our highly regarded M&A, Fixed Income, private equity, and Infrastructure conferences that take place annually across EMEA and the US.
The conference producer will be responsible for researching, writing, and producing numerous conferences across the region for the, Mergermarket, Inframation, AVCJ and Debtwire products with special focus on private equity. The individual will also lead the project and work closely with marketing, sales, operations, and internal support teams for each event to ensure all deliverables, deadlines and targets are being met.The candidate will be able to work well under pressure and have good attention to detail. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in conference content production with knowledge of the market and industry viewed as favorable but not a necessity. The role does require travel across the region.Key Responsibilities:Event ProductionResearch and write event programesIdentify and recruit relevant speakersDevelop strong industry knowledge on events rosterCoordinate speakers via email briefings, pre-event calls/meetingsWork with marketing team on event themes, objectives and develop and write copy for marketing materials where requiredSupport sponsorship sales where necessary and identify sponsorship opportunitiesProduce/run the programme on-site/virtuallyBuild a network of key industry contacts to support the growth of the ION Analytics CommunityEvent ManagementTake the lead role as project manager on assigned eventsCoordinate and run project team meetingsDevelop and write a project brief and timelineWork closely with the team in the London officeWork with other teams across the businessRequired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:At least 4 years’ experience in a conference producer role is requiredStrong research, writing and analytical skillsAbility to lead and manage a project with numerous stakeholders and deliverablesProven time management and the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise projectsFluency in English, another language is desirableBe able to work independentlyBe happy to communicate with colleagues and customers face-to-face, by email and by telephone and project a professional image in all casesAbout usWe’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.        
• Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.        
• Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe.
Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision. ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.