Senior Event Manager, APAC

About the role

As a Senior Event Manager at Ondo Finance, you will take charge of planning and executing a variety of internal and external events, ensuring that all aspects from venue sourcing to post-event evaluations are managed effectively. Your role will involve collaboration with multiple teams to create high-quality experiences for attendees and stakeholders.

The company operates fully remotely with a global team, emphasizing a culture of flexibility and innovation. Success in this position will require exceptional organizational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.

Who this role suits

• Has over 8 years of experience in event management or production.
• Possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Can thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
• Has a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently.

From the employer

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of internal offsites including leadership, team, and company-wide, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Manage assigned external event workstreams, including industry conferences, sponsorships, partner activations, VIP receptions, and institutional gatherings.
• Source venues, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with hotels, production agencies, AV providers, caterers, and other vendors.
• Develop and maintain event timelines, project trackers, budgets, production schedules, run of show, and logistics documentation.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations are met.
• Proactively communicate project updates, identify potential risks or blockers, and recommend solutions before issues escalate.
• Oversee attendee registration, communications, travel coordination, accommodations, and overall guest experience.
• Manage event budgets, invoices, payment coordination, and post-event financial reconciliation.
• Coordinate speaker logistics, including onboarding, scheduling, travel, presentations, and onsite management.
• Manage sponsorship deliverables, branding requirements, and partner commitments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Design, GTM, Leadership, Legal, Finance, and other internal teams.
• Coordinate with external agencies and production partners to ensure seamless event execution.
• Maintain accurate, centralized event documentation, trackers, vendor information, and post-event reporting.
• Lead post-event evaluations, including stakeholder feedback, key learnings, and recommendations to improve future events.
• Develop and refine event playbooks, templates, workflows, and operational processes to support a growing global events program.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and AI to streamline event planning, coordination, and reporting.
• Support onsite execution for domestic and international events as needed.

• 8+ years of experience in event management, production, or operations, with demonstrated ownership of complex corporate events.
• Proven experience independently managing events from initial planning through onsite execution.
• Strong background in venue sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, budgeting, and event production.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment, with the ability to make informed decisions independently and know when to escalate issues.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate challenges, and proactively resolve issues with minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear, timely updates and effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines, following through on commitments, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and event/project management tools.
• Interest in leveraging AI, automation, and technology to improve operational efficiency.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support onsite event execution.
• Based in APAC time zone.

• Competitive compensation including but not limited to salary, future token rights, and/or equity (according to your preferences).
• Full benefits (medical, vision, and dental) and flexible vacation policy (PTO).
• Remote-first team across many countries.
• A+ colleagues from top firms including Goldman Sachs, Blackrock, and more.
• Backed by leading crypto experts and VCs, including Pantera Capital, Founders Fund, and Coinbase Ventures.