Events & Sponsorship Lead

Bybit; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, seeks an experienced Events & Sponsorship Lead to plan and execute large-scale company events and identify high-value opportunities for various business teams. The role requires strong crypto/Web3 domain knowledge, extensive event connections, and impeccable English, with Mandarin preferred.

You will manage stakeholders, budgets, vendors and deliver ROI-driven experiences across regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events, sponsorships, partnerships, marketing, business development, or a related role.
• Experience in crypto, blockchain, Web3, fintech, or digital asset industry.
• Existing connections with event organizers, conference platforms, vendors, or relevant partners.
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English.
• Mandarin Chinese proficiency is highly preferred.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong follow-up capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and commercial evaluation skills.
• Able to communicate confidently with senior stakeholders, vendors, business teams, and external partners.
• Proactive, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Willingness to travel and support onsite event execution when needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow up on the end-to-end execution of major company events, including planning, timelines, budgets, vendor management, onsite operations, and post-event evaluation.
• Act as the key point of contact for external vendors, event organizers, venues, and production partners.
• Develop clear event workflows and ensure that all deliverables, deadlines, and operational details are properly tracked.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Business Development, VIP, Marketing, PR, Social Media, Product, Compliance, and regional teams.
• Understand the business objectives of different teams and identify relevant event, speaking, networking, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Evaluate event and sponsorship proposals based on audience relevance, business value, brand exposure, potential partnerships, and expected ROI.
• Negotiate sponsorship packages, vendor quotations, commercial terms, and additional benefits to achieve the best possible value for the company.
• Maintain and develop relationships with event organizers, industry associations, conference partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support guest management, speaker coordination, VIP arrangements, agendas, event materials, and onsite execution when required.
• Prepare event proposals, internal updates, budget breakdowns, performance reports, and post-event reviews.
• Identify operational risks and proactively resolve issues before and during events.

Skills

Events management

Sponsorships

Partnerships

Marketing

Business development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communications

Travel readiness

Job description

About Us

Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 - connecting users to the future of digital finance.

Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution.

Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.

Events & Sponsorship Lead

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Events & Sponsorship Manager to support the planning and execution of large-scale company events and identify high-value event and sponsorship opportunities for different business teams.

The ideal candidate has prior experience in the crypto or Web3 industry, strong event-related connections, excellent English communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex event operations with close attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow up on the end-to-end execution of major company events, including planning, timelines, budgets, vendor management, onsite operations, and post-event evaluation.
• Act as the key point of contact for external vendors, event organizers, venues, and production partners.
• Develop clear event workflows and ensure that all deliverables, deadlines, and operational details are properly tracked.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Business Development, VIP, Marketing, PR, Social Media, Product, Compliance, and regional teams.
• Understand the business objectives of different teams and identify relevant event, speaking, networking, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Evaluate event and sponsorship proposals based on audience relevance, business value, brand exposure, potential partnerships, and expected ROI.
• Negotiate sponsorship packages, vendor quotations, commercial terms, and additional benefits to achieve the best possible value for the company.
• Maintain and develop relationships with event organizers, industry associations, conference partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support guest management, speaker coordination, VIP arrangements, agendas, event materials, and onsite execution when required.
• Prepare event proposals, internal updates, budget breakdowns, performance reports, and post-event reviews.
• Identify operational risks and proactively resolve issues before and during events.

Requirements

• Proven experience in events, sponsorships, partnerships, marketing, business development, or a related role.
• Previous working experience in the crypto, blockchain, Web3 , fintech, or digital asset industry.
• Existing connections with event organizers, conference platforms, industry associations, vendors, or relevant partners.
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English.
• Mandarin Chinese proficiency is highly preferred.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong follow-up capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and commercial evaluation skills.
• Able to communicate confidently with senior stakeholders, vendors, business teams, and external partners.
• Proactive, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Willingness to travel and support onsite event execution when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale international conferences, executive events, VIP dinners, exhibitions, or sponsorship activations.
• Experience handling event budgets, contracts, procurement processes, and vendor negotiations.
• Good understanding of the global crypto event landscape and key industry conferences.
• Ability to connect event activities with measurable business outcomes, such as client acquisition, partnerships, leads, brand awareness, or product adoption.

Key Competencies

• Highly detail-oriented
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Commercial and business-driven mindset
• Strong stakeholder management
• Effective under pressure
• Proactive problem-solving
• Strong event execution experience

Why Join Us

At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment. Our benefits in