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Vice President - Marketing Event Management EMEA

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KKR

Jun 28

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Customer Relations
    Marketing
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in event management, a relevant degree, strategic partnership experience, expertise in diverse events, strong communication and organizational skills, and fluency in German or French preferred.
  • You will lead EMEA events strategy, manage execution, ensure compliance, oversee budgets, collaborate with stakeholders, mentor juniors, and drive innovation in event delivery.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience leading complex, high-profile events within a corporate, financial services, private markets, or professional services environment
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred
  • Demonstrated experience operating as a strategic partner to senior executives and stakeholders within a fast-paced, matrixed global organisation
  • Proven expertise delivering sophisticated in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences, investor events, leadership meetings, and experiential programs
  • Strong working knowledge of webcast and virtual event technologies; Cvent experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated financial and commercial acumen, including ownership of large-scale budgets and vendor negotiations
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong judgement, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to operate effectively under pressure
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive initiatives forward with limited oversight
  • Fluency in German or French strongly preferred
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Professional, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach within dynamic and high-pressure environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic planning and execution of the Global Wealth events program across EMEA, aligning event initiatives with business objectives and commercial priorities
  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent high-profile internal and external events across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats
  • Serve as a senior advisor to business leaders and stakeholders, providing strategic guidance, execution leadership, and best practices across all phases of event planning and delivery
  • Drive event strategy, stakeholder alignment, governance, timelines, communications, and measurement frameworks from concept through post-event evaluation
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with senior stakeholders across investment teams, Global Wealth, Marketing, Compliance, Legal, Operations, IT and Facilities, to ensure seamless execution and alignment with firm priorities
  • Own financial oversight for assigned events, including budget development, vendor procurement, contract negotiation, expense management, reconciliation and post-event reporting
  • Ensure all events comply with applicable regulatory, compliance, and firm governance requirements in partnership with Legal and Compliance teams
  • Act as a steward of the KKR brand, ensuring consistency and excellence across all event touchpoints
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, scalability, and continuous improvement, incorporating stakeholder feedback, and evolving client expectations
  • Mentor and support junior team members while contributing to the continued development of the broader EMEA Events platform

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Vice President - Marketing Event Management EMEA position?

The primary location for this position is London, and it requires in-office work 5 days per week.

What type of events will the Vice President be responsible for managing?

The Vice President will be responsible for managing high-profile in-person, virtual, and hybrid events across the EMEA region.

What is the required experience for applicants for this position?

Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience leading complex, high-profile events within a corporate, financial services, private markets, or professional services environment.

Is fluency in any specific languages preferred for this role?

Yes, fluency in German or French is strongly preferred for this role.

What kind of skills are necessary for the successful candidate?

The successful candidate should have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong executive presence, stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple complex priorities with exceptional attention to detail.

Will the Vice President need to travel for this position?

Yes, the Vice President will need to be willing to travel as required.

What level of education is required for this position?

A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.

Is experience with specific event technologies necessary for the role?

Yes, strong working knowledge of webcast and virtual event technologies is necessary, and experience with Cvent is strongly preferred.

What is the role of the Vice President in terms of team leadership?

The Vice President will mentor and support junior team members and contribute to the continued development of the broader EMEA Events platform.

How does KKR prioritize diversity and equal opportunity in employment?

KKR is an equal opportunity employer and considers individuals for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, and other protected categories as per applicable law.

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KKR

A leading global investment firm.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

Culture & Values

  • Teamwork

    Teamwork is at the heart of how we operate. We take enormous pride in our one-firm approach, operating proactively and collaboratively across businesses and geographies to achieve the best possible results. We continually look to help one another and work together towards common goals. We know from experience that we can achieve much more collectively than any of us could individually. In keeping with this approach, every employee at the firm has an equity interest in KKR and shares in our success.

  • Integrity

    We conduct ourselves with integrity in everything we do. Our reputation — as individuals and as a firm — is paramount. Our word is our bond - “we say what we mean and we do what we say.” As a learning organization, we are self-critical — acknowledging our mistakes and trying always to learn from them.

  • Relationship-Driven

    People do business with people they like and trust. As a relationship-driven firm, we are deeply committed to building and sustaining long-term internal and external partnerships, grounded in trust and transparency. We know it takes years to build a strong partnership and reputation, while they can be ruined in just a few minutes. We seek continually to understand and align the interests of all stakeholders, and we treat everyone with fairness, compassion, and respect. We believe that “arrogance kills” and has no place at KKR.

  • Accountability

    We readily accept accountability for our actions, inactions and decisions, both individually and as a firm. We also embrace the implied responsibilities of our one-firm approach: the obligation to speak up and say what we think and to respect and listen to our colleagues. We have the institutional and personal fortitude to say “no,” even at the eleventh hour. We deliver on our commitments — to our stakeholders, our partners, and one another.

  • Innovation

    We are determined to be innovative: questioning accepted wisdom, creating new ideas, offering new approaches, and never resting on our laurels. We are self-starters with a willingness to take prudent risks and find creative solutions to our stakeholders’ needs. We work passionately to retain the entrepreneurial spirit that created our firm and to fight against organizational politics and bureaucracy.

  • Excellence

    We aspire to be the best at what we do and to lead by example. We set high personal and company standards, and then consistently try to exceed them. We attract self-motivated, highly capable, results-oriented people and invest heavily in their development. Our focus on impact and results creates a vibrant and meritocratic environment, directly linking individual performance with the firm’s success.

  • Diversity

    We see tremendous value in and are strongly committed to having a well-rounded, inclusive workplace - one that is reflective of the investors we serve, the companies and other stakeholders with whom we partner, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We strive to attract, develop, retain, and promote the best possible talent - women and men of all ethnicities and sexual orientations. We believe a team comprised more fully of individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and insights will make us a stronger and more effective organization.