Events Manager - Tradeshows, Conferences

Company Description

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. 
It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn- and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.

We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +500-000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms.

Our +1000 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. 
By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment.

We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Are you all in? Don-t be shy, apply!

Job Description

Swissquote is Switzerland-s leading online bank, listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (symbol: SQN). We provide cutting-edge solutions in trading, investing, and banking, with a strong focus on innovation and brand visibility. Through our collaborations with renowned banking events, proprietary events, we aim to create engaging relationships with clients and prospects, while showcasing our expertise and reinforcing our position as a leading player in the industry.

As an Event Manager, you will support the Marketing Partnerships & Events team in coordinating and across Switzerland and Europe. Your responsibilities will include:

Event Coordination & Management

• Plan, coordinate, and manage banking event partnerships in Switzerland and Europe.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the three editions of our flagship event, Swissquote Trading Day, in Zurich, Lausanne, and Lugano.
• Work closely with the sales team to identify events of strategic interest and align on objectives
• Work closely with the sales team to identify speakers of strategic interest
• Review event packages, negotiate contracts, and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Manage on-site brand visibility, including booth setup and brand assets.
• Oversee event logistics, ensuring seamless execution.
• Support internal and external event communications: brief creative teams and agencies, create invitations using tools such as Tito, and manage CRM-driven email campaigns.
• Report to the Brand experience team manager
• Grow into a Sponsorship Support role, coordinating sponsorship activations in Switzerland for UEFA (UEL, UECL), Genève-Servette Hockey Club, ZSC Lions, and our golf initiatives. Support partnership communications, help organise new activation opportunities, coordinate ticket distribution, and liaise with the sales department.

Qualifications

• Sense of ownership and accountability; you are capable of handling projects in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French and German are a plus.
• Proactive team player with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible to travel about 10%-15% of the time
• Passion for event management is highly valued.
• Comfortable with digital tools (for example: MS Office, social media platforms, Tito, Stripo; MS 365, Canva or similar tools is a plus).

What We Offer

• A dynamic role within a leading Swiss bank known for its innovation and international reach.
• Exposure to high-profile banking, educational, and sports events, including sponsorship activations.
• A collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas and initiatives are valued.
• Hands-on experience in event management, brand communication, and innovative marketing activations.