Event and Sponsorship Manager
Posted 27 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Event and Sponsorship Manager APAC - Assistant Vice President ”
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- Expected experience
- 7–10 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Communications, Hospitality Management, Marketing (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced AVP, Event & Sponsorship Manager, APAC based in Hong Kong to join the International Marketing team, reporting to the International Events and Sponsorships Lead with a dotted-line reporting relationship into the New York-based Global Events Team.This role will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing a diverse portfolio of events across the Asia-Pacific region. The position is split approximately 70% supporting iCapital's APAC event portfolio and regional sponsorship strategy and 30% supporting iCapital's distribution partnership with a leading global wealth management partner across APAC.
On the iCapital side, the successful candidate will lead proprietary events, client programs, sponsorship activations, and third-party conferences that support iCapital's regional business objectives.
On the partner side, the individual will be responsible for full-cycle event management supporting a strategic wealth management partner's advisor-facing event program across APAC, including conferences, educational roadshows, webinars, workshops, and sponsorship activations.
The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Alternative Investment Specialists, General Partners, partner stakeholders, and executive leadership to deliver best-in-class event experiences that strengthen relationships, drive engagement, and support business growth.
This individual will report directly to the Events and Sponsorships Lead, International and maintain a dotted-line reporting relationship to the New York-based Event Manager responsible for overseeing the partner's global event program, ensuring alignment with global standards, processes, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
iCapital APAC Events and Sponsorships (Approximately 70%)
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of iCapital proprietary events across APAC, including conferences, seminars, client events, roundtables, roadshows, receptions, webinars, and corporate meetings.
- Manage regional third-party sponsorships and associated activations that support iCapital's business objectives.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Alternative Investment Specialists, Product, and executive leadership teams to develop event strategies and objectives.
- Manage event budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and identify cost-effective solutions.
- Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, registration management, catering, transportation, accommodation, audiovisual production, event materials, and onsite execution.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key sponsors, vendors, venues, agencies, and industry partners.
- Support event marketing and promotional activities in partnership with regional marketing teams.