Marketing & Events Coordinator (PR / Communications)- IMMEDIATE HIRING - Traders Hub-Head Office

Role Purpose

The Marketing & Events Coordinator will plan and deliver the company’s events, sponsorships, partnerships and public relations activity, and keep marketing running smoothly with the other departments. The role builds Traders’ Hub’s reputation with clients, partners, media and the wider financial community in the UAE and beyond, while making sure that every public statement and activity respects the regulatory requirements that apply to a licensed brokerage.

Key Responsibilities Events

Plan, organise and run company events, including client seminars, trading workshops, webinars, partner and introducer meetings, corporate and staff events, and participation in financial exhibitions and conferences in the UAE and the region.

Manage the full event cycle: concept and objectives, budget, venue and supplier selection, invitations and registrations, agenda and speakers, logistics, on-site coordination and post-event follow-up.

Coordinate with the Graphic & Creative Designer, Content & Social Media Specialist and Digital Marketing Specialist for event branding, promotion, content capture and lead generation.

Work with Sales to prepare and follow up event leads, and measure results against targets for attendance, leads and conversions.

Prepare event reports with costs, outcomes, lessons learned and recommendations.

Sponsorships and Partnerships

Identify, evaluate and propose sponsorship opportunities that fit the brand, the target audience and the budget, and track the delivery of sponsor benefits.

Support the development and management of marketing partnerships with financial media, education providers, trading communities, technology and platform providers, and other businesses, subject to management and Compliance approval.

Prepare proposals, agreements briefs and activity plans, and coordinate with Legal and Compliance on partner terms and the use of the Traders’ Hub name and logo.

Maintain a database of partners, sponsors, vendors and contacts, and review the return on each partnership.

Public Relations and Communications

Draft and distribute press releases, announcements, company news and executive statements on topics such as new hires, product and platform updates, partnerships, events and awards.

Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors and media outlets in the UAE and the region, and respond to media enquiries in coordination with management.

Prepare briefing notes, talking points and speaker profiles for senior management ahead of interviews, panels and public appearances.

Monitor media coverage of the company, competitors and the industry, and compile regular media reports and coverage summaries.

Coordinate award nominations and industry recognition opportunities.

Support crisis and issue communications by preparing holding statements and alerting management to potential reputational risks.

Internal Coordination and Marketing Support

Act as the point of coordination between Marketing and Sales, Compliance, Legal, HR, IT, Finance and Client Support for campaigns, events and communications.

Support internal communications, such as company announcements, newsletters, town halls and onboarding of new joiners to brand and communication guidelines.

Track the marketing calendar, budgets, purchase requests, invoices and vendor payments, working with Finance.

Prepare marketing meeting notes, task trackers, status updates and reports for the Marketing Manager.

Manage marketing inventory such as branded merchandise, giveaways, banners and event materials.

Compliance and Governance• Submit all press releases, public statements, event promotions, sponsor materials and partner communications to Compliance for approval before release.

Make sure that no communication promises or implies guaranteed profits, minimises the risks of leveraged trading, or makes unapproved claims about the company, its licence or its products.

Check that events and sponsorships involving the public follow applicable regulations on the promotion of financial services, including any permits and approvals required for events and activities in the UAE.

Keep records of approvals, contracts, attendee data and event materials in line with internal policy, and handle personal data in line with data-protection requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business, Events Management or a related field.

2 to 4 years of experience in marketing, events, PR or communications; experience in financial services, fintech or a forex/CFD brokerage is a strong advantage.

Proven experience organising events and working with media, vendors and partners.

Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Willingness to work flexible hours and travel when events require.

Technical Skills

Event planning, budgeting and vendor management.

Press release and business writing, and media monitoring tools.

Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, including advanced Excel or Sheets for budgets and trackers.

Project management and collaboration tools such as Asana, Trello or similar.

Event registration and email platforms, and basic knowledge of social media and CRM tools.

Key Competencies

Strong organisational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail.

Confident communicator and relationship builder with media, partners and senior stakeholders.

Professional, discreet and sound in judgement when handling sensitive and regulated information.

Proactive and resourceful, able to manage several events and tasks at once under pressure.

Team player who works well across departments.

Key Performance Indicators

Successful delivery of events on time, within budget and to quality standards.

Event attendance, leads generated and conversion to funded clients.

Media coverage secured, share of positive coverage and quality of media relationships.

Value and return from sponsorships and partnerships.

Timeliness and accuracy of coordination, reporting and budget tracking.

Zero compliance breaches in PR, event and partner communications.