Events Manager

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Pro Shares has been at the forefront of the ETF revolution since 2006. Pro Shares manages over $90 billion in assets and offers one of the largest lineups of ETFs. The company is a leader in strategies such as crypto-linked, dividend growth, interest rate hedged bond and geared (leveraged and inverse) ETF investing. Pro Shares continues to innovate with products that provide strategic and tactical opportunities for investors to manage risk and enhance returns.

The Events Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating internal and external events that advance Pro Shares’ business objectives, strengthen its brand identity, and enhance company culture. This individual ensures the seamless delivery of firmwide meetings, company outings, client programs, roadshows, conferences, and a range of other experiences—from major celebrations to smaller, informal gatherings—that reflect the Pro Shares brand and foster engagement.

The role demands exceptional project management skills, cross-functional collaboration, and meticulous attention to detail to deliver high‑quality experiences for employees, clients, and partners.

• Partner with business leaders and key stakeholders to design internal events that promote communication, collaboration, and organizational alignment.
• Plan and execute staff events—including town halls, company outings, in‑office celebrations, and bespoke activations tied to product launches and company milestones.
• Lead a cross‑departmental employee committee to shape event programming and champion initiatives that strengthen employee engagement.
• Support the planning and coordination of executive leadership meetings and offsites.
• Manage logistics for in‑person, hybrid, and virtual events, ensuring a seamless and professional experience across all formats.

• Lead the planning and execution of external events such as conferences, client programs, roadshows, and industry forums.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and leadership to identify strategic opportunities that advance business objectives.
• Oversee all logistics—vendor management, printing, shipping, and on‑site coordination—to ensure seamless delivery.
• Align event branding, presentations, and materials with corporate standards to reinforce the Pro Shares identity.
• Conduct post‑event evaluations to capture insights and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Drive event project management using tools such as Asana to ensure visibility, coordination, and accountability.
• Manage event budgets, contracts, and invoicing to promote cost discipline and efficiency.
• Oversee production and distribution of event collateral, branded merchandise, and promotional materials.
• Maintain and replenish inventory of branded merchandise, sourcing new materials that reflect brand consistency.

• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, leadership, and external partners to ensure cohesive execution.
• Partner with Marketing, Operations, HR, and IT to align event planning with company priorities and operational needs.
• Support efforts to build relationships with local businesses, institutions, and associations to identify partnership opportunities that increase awareness of Pro Shares in the greater Washington, D.C. area.
• Ensure compliance with CE‑accredited presentation standards and other event‑related requirements.
• Maintain up‑to‑date executive bios, speaker materials, and supporting documentation for proposals and submissions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality or related field.
• 5‑8 years of experience in event or conference planning, ideally in financial services.

• Demonstrated success in managing full‑cycle events from ideation through execution.
• Experience managing external vendors and internal stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to problem‑solve under pressure.
• Tech‑savvy…