Events Manager

Early Warning®

3d • $104,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Job Summary: The Events Manager supports and executes Early Warning’s events program, helping deliver high-quality, impactful experiences that strengthen the company’s presence across the payments and financial ecosystem. This role manages the planning and execution of a range of events—from large industry conferences to smaller stakeholder roundtables and activations—working closely with internal and external partners to ensure seamless delivery and alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 8 years or more of progressive direct/ related experience
• Demonstrated prior marketing experience.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects, work independently, provide timely, clear follow-up communications, and meet tight deadlines for deliverables.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills to interact proficiently with all levels of management, staff and vendors.
• Strong project management skills.
• Highly engaged, self-starter with ability to balance achieving results and fostering collaboration.
• Background and drug screen.
• Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Typically aligns with a minimum of 5 or more years of marketing related experience.
• Experience in events marketing
• Experience with vendor management or procurement

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes a portfolio of events, including large-scale industry forums, targeted roundtables, and stakeholder convenings, ensuring consistent quality and alignment with Early Warning’s goals, messaging, and brand standards.
• Manages event logistics end-to-end, including timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, venue management, speaker logistics, and on-site execution.
• Supports the implementation of the company’s event strategy by helping select events, define objectives, and apply established success metrics.
• Contributes ideas for improving and evolving event formats and experiences.
• Partners closely with internal teams such as Marketing, Communications, Creative, Brand Governance and Legal to ensure cohesive messaging, positioning, and coordination across all event engagements.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders and external partners to support marketing and partnerships participation in key events, ensuring preparedness and a strong on-site presence.
• Tracks and reports on event performance using defined KPIs, including attendance, engagement, feedback, and media impact.
• Helps synthesize post-event learnings and recommendations to improve future events.
• Maintains event documentation, calendars, and process guidelines to support consistency, efficiency, and scalability across the events program

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager