Events Manager in London

We are seeking a proactive, highly organised Events Manager, Private Markets to join the Schroders Capital marketing team. The ideal candidate will have hands‐on experience of organising and delivering professional owned events, as well as coordinating engagement and involvement in flagship third‐party conferences, ideally within an asset management or financial services environment focused on institutional or professional client audiences.

You will have a strong track record of end‐to‐end event delivery from planning and invitation/registration management to event logistics. In addition, you possess excellent communication and stakeholder‐management skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and proactive event specialist who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment and enjoys taking ownership of logistics, coordination and delivery.

About Schroders: We are a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. We have around 6,000 people on six continents and we have been around for over 220 years, but we keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

Schroders Capital is the dedicated private markets manager within Schroders Group, with $111 billion in assets under management (as of 30 June 2025). We harness our pioneering track record and specialist, expert edge to identify and transform areas of structural inefficiency and opportunity across global private markets. Through our focus on value creation and enabled by our specialised mid‐market expertise and global network, we unlock opportunities and deliver superior risk‐adjusted returns at scale in the most attractive and high‐growth segments across private equity, private debt and credit alternatives, energy transition infrastructure and real estate.

The Schroders Capital marketing team operates as a multi‐disciplined team, which is integrated into our wider specialist Business Development Team and collaborates closely with the wider sales teams, the central marketing team and regional marketing hubs. Within this expertise‐driven marketing structure, you will thrive in a stimulating and collaborative environment.

In this delivery‐focused role, you will be responsible for the end‐to‐end execution of Schroders Capital events, including both owned events and our involvement in third‐party conferences and sponsorships. Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Business Development, Investment, and in close collaboration with our Events Marketing Lead, you will ensure events are delivered to the highest standard and aligned with business objectives and our marketing and events frameworks.

• Manage the full lifecycle of assigned events, from brief and planning through to delivery and post‐event follow‐up, working with the wider Schroders Capital marketing team and colleagues across the business.
• Take ownership of hosted events, including venue sourcing, logistics, AV/production management, on‐site delivery, delegate management, supplier coordination, and event materials.
• Coordinate Schroders Capital's participation in third‐party events, including delegate registration, speaking slots, sponsorship deliverables, exhibition stand requirements, travel coordination, and branding.
• Support the creation of event marketing assets, including invitations, registration pages, delegate communications, and attendee journeys, ensuring relevant compliance requirements are met.
• Work closely with colleagues in the Schroders Capital marketing team on event promotion and ensure updates are accurately reflected across relevant digital channels.
• Manage event registration processes, monitoring engagement and ensuring a smooth client experience.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Schroders Capital marketing, as well as Business Development, PR, Compliance, and Investment teams to ensure events are delivered to the highest standards and in line with business requirements.
• Set up and lead cross‐functional event working groups to ensure alignment, clear communication, and strong coordination throughout the planning process.
• Oversee all operational aspects including budgets for individual events, supplier management, contract oversight and compliance requirements.
• Ensure all events meet Schroders Capital brand standards and reflect a high‐quality client experience.
• Act as the primary on‐site contact for events, ensuring smooth execution and rapid issue‐resolution.
• Coordinate post‐event analysis in partnership with the Business Development teams.
• Help evaluate success metrics, gather attendee insights and ensure timely follow‐up activities.

Proven experience delivering end‐to‐end event management in a professional or financial services environment is required. Experience working with institutional or professional investor audiences (asset management or private markets experience is a strong advantage) is also necessary. High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences are essential. Excellent communication and stakeholder‐management skills are needed, along with the ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines. Strong logistical and project‐management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, are important.

Familiarity with event technology platforms such as Cvent, Zoom, Teams, or similar is beneficial. Knowledge of digital marketing processes and how events integrate into wider marketing activity is helpful. Professional training or certifications in event management or marketing is desirable. Experience contributing to event evaluation, reporting, and audience insights is also advantageous.