Marketing Events Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Marketing Events Manager

Job Description: The Marketing Events Manager will build Lean’s events programme from strategy through execution — positioning Lean as the leading thought leader and community builder in MENA Open Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Own Lean’s event strategy and calendar — identifying priority sponsorships, conferences, roundtables, and owned events across MENA
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution for all Lean events including budget management, logistics, speaker coordination, and on-site delivery
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to align event strategy with commercial pipeline goals and brand positioning
• Build and manage Lean’s presence at major fintech events including Money20/20 Middle East, GITEX, LEAP, and regional fintech summits
• Own Lean’s owned event programme including client roundtables, developer meetups, and product launch events in KSA and UAE
• Measure and report on event ROI including pipeline attribution, brand awareness, and community engagement
• Manage relationships with event organizers, venues, vendors, and sponsorship partners
• Support employer branding events including career fairs and university engagement programmes

Qualifications Needed:

• 3–5+ years of event management experience in fintech, technology, or financial services
• Proven track record planning and executing B2B events across conferences, roundtables, and owned programmes
• Deep familiarity with the MENA fintech event landscape and key industry forums
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English
• Experience managing event budgets and measuring event marketing ROI
• Willingness to travel across MENA for event delivery

What the Company Offers:

• Event strategy ownership at the region’s first SAMA-licensed Open Finance company
• Meaningful equity stake in the business for every team member
• Competitive salary and private healthcare
• $67.5M Series B backed by General Catalyst and Sequoia — a globally validated MENA fintech
• 130+ person team from 30+ nationalities with equal opportunity commitment

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