Events Marketing Lead

Summary

Join Ondo Finance, a leading blockchain-enabled investment firm, as our Marketing Events Lead. You will develop and execute a global event strategy to connect our brand with institutional partners and DeFi communities. This role requires crafting compelling content, managing speakers, and overseeing event logistics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver exceptional experiences. Success in this position demands strong organizational skills, experience in event management, and a deep understanding of the crypto and DeFi landscape. Ondo offers competitive compensation, full benefits, and the opportunity to be an early team member in a rapidly growing company.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, or related fields
• Proven track record of leading successful global events, from industry conferences to private institutional gatherings
• Experience working with speakers for conferences and external-facing events, with a knack for crafting compelling stories and presentations
• Deep familiarity with crypto and DeFi events landscape
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail—GANTT charts are second nature
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments, capable of adapting to shifting priorities
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and experience engaging with executive leadership
• A proactive, “no-task-too-small” mindset, with a focus on excellence in execution
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and own Ondo’s global event and programming strategy to support company objectives, from institutional adoption to community engagement
• Act as an industry expert, staying informed about key voices, trending topics, and relevant events in the DeFi and broader Web3 ecosystem
• Identify and prioritize high-impact industry events where Ondo’s presence can deliver outsized returns
• Align event strategy with marketing, product, partnerships, and communications roadmaps
• Clearly communicate strategic goals and event priorities to the executive team
• Lead the speaker management life-cycle, including outreach, content review, placement, onsite coordination, and post-event follow-up for virtual and in-person events
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to craft compelling, industry-relevant content for conferences, roundtables, and livestreams
• Build strong relationships with internal speakers, refining their presentations to align with event objectives and Ondo’s brand narrative
• Establish a process for identifying, preparing, and managing speakers for internal and external events
• Develop a tailored content strategy for external conferences, adapting to the unique needs of each event
• Plan and oversee diverse event formats, including Ondo’s own large-scale event, to private institutional gatherings, virtual webinars, side events, and technical workshops
• Build and manage relationships with best-in-class external vendors, venues, and partners globally
• Deliver best-in-class experiences with precise attention to detail across all executional aspects (venue, AV/tech, catering, merchandise, guest experiences, staffing)
• Oversee guest journeys from invitation and registration to post-event follow-up, ensuring a seamless experience
• Collaborate with Design, Content, and Communications teams to create cohesive event narratives and amplify event impact across digital channels

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or engaging crypto communities, both in-person and online
• Experience with creative production and experiential design
• International event execution experience
• Familiarity with institutional financial products and services

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including salary, future token rights, and/or equity (according to your preferences) — we're well-funded and believe that great talent deserves great compensation
• Full benefits (medical, vision, and dental) and flexible vacation policy (PTO)
• Small remote-first team across many countries — you'll be an early team member helping shape our vision, culture, and design practices
• A+ colleagues — our team includes alumni from: Goldman Sachs, Blackrock, Two Sigma, Bridgewater, SpaceX, AWS, Meta, Google, McKinsey, Circle, Uniswap
• Best-in-class investors — we are proud to be backed by leading crypto experts and VCs, including Pantera Capital, Founders Fund and Coinbase Ventures