Events and Marketing Manager – EMEA (AVP Level)
Location: Dubai
Reporting To: VP EMEA Marketing (London-based)
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of marketing across the Middle East and EMEA? We’re seeking a dynamic and ambitious Marketing AVP to drive impactful marketing initiatives and events in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. This is your opportunity to become a key player in our global success story, bridging strategic international marketing with regional expertise.
Based in Dubai, you will work closely with the VP EMEA Marketing and our regional team in Dubai. This is a dual-focused role, evenly split between event management and marketing campaign execution. It’s perfect for an experienced marketing and events professional looking to grow into a regional marketing specialist role, navigating the complexities of the Middle East and Africa market while maintaining a global outlook.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on innovation, creativity, and delivering measurable results in a role that goes beyond the ordinary. We’re looking to drive a step-change in our Middle East and Africa foot-print, and this role is pivotal to that success.
Marketing
Strategic leadership: develop a cohesive regional marketing strategy and execution plan, fully aligned with our global marketing effort
Integrated campaigns: drive impactful, multi-channel marketing campaigns tailored to institutional product priorities and sales initiative
Paid media management: own the development and implementation of paid media plans for both institutional and intermediary marketing
Digital expertise: leverage your digital marketing skills, particularly with tools like Marketo, to build targeted email and web campaigns that resonate with local audiences
Ongoing innovation: contribute to everyday marketing operations with a focus on enhancing effectiveness and driving results
Events
Comprehensive ownership: oversee the full lifecycle of events, from initial concept to final reconciliation, including proprietary events and third-party conferences
Attention to detail: manage every detail, from budgets, site selection, and registration, to speaker coordination, transportation, and venue management
Innovation & impact: elevate events with creative ideas and data-driven decisions that maximize client value and deliver a lasting impression
Collaboration: work seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regional regulations and maintaining the highest standards of delivery
Market insight: stay ahead of industry trends to craft agendas that captivate target audiences and align with business priorities
Performance measurement: track and optimize event ROI with robust metrics, ensuring continuous improvement in attendance, engagement, and client satisfaction
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a highly skilled professional with:
5–7+ years of hands-on marketing and events experience, with a proven ability to manage marketing campaigns and events across traditional formats and cutting-edge digital platforms
Middle East and Africa & European market savvy: deep understanding of navigating the Middle East and Africa & European markets while working within a global framework
A track record of meeting tight deadlines with precision, creativity, and a commitment to excellence
ETF marketing experience desirable
Expertise in analyzing marketing and event data to uncover insights and unlock new opportunities
Familiarity with marketing platforms like Marketo and CRM tools like salesforce is highly desirable
Ability to brief and collaborate with design teams to bring compelling ideas to life
Willingness to travel across Middle East and Africa (and Europe) for meetings and events, along with experience using virtual conference and webinar tools
Why You?
This isn’t just any marketing role—it’s a chance to combine international marketing expertise with Middle East and Africa regional insights in a role that’s outward-facing and packed with opportunity – based in Dubai. Whether you bring transferable skills from financial services, a regulated environment, or another global industry, this position will allow you to make a measurable impact while advancing your career.
If you’re passionate about marketing that’s bold, innovative, and globally relevant, we’d love to hear from you.
About State Street Global Advisors
What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world’s largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care.
Our Mission. At State Street Global Advisors our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to Flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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