Event Specialist

Flow Traders is looking for a driven event specialist to join our dynamic Communications team in our Amsterdam office. You will be instrumental in transforming events from decentralized, ad-hoc activities into a structured, consistent, and measurable communications and marketing channel, that strengthens brand visibility, deepens relationships, and directly supports our strategic business priorities.

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business.  We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities.

 

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of corporate events, including conferences, client events, and internal engagement activities
• Centralize and standardize event planning processes across the firm, ensuring consistent quality and execution at every touchpoint
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholder management, aligning event objectives with business priorities and keeping all parties informed throughout
• Manage budgets, suppliers, venues, and external agencies, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising on quality
• Transform the firm's approach to events into a structured and measurable communications channel that supports brand visibility and relationship building
• Oversee multiple events simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and deadlines with confidence and precision
• Implement best practices and frameworks that elevate the overall standard of event delivery across the organization
• Apply your creativity to deliver professional and engaging events

 

What you need to succeed

• University Degree
• 2+ years proven experience in event management, event marketing, or a related field. A strong portfolio of corporate events is a plus
• Demonstratable track record of planning and executing high-quality events from concept through to delivery
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders at the same time
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
• Hands-on experience managing budgets, suppliers, venues, and external agencies
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear briefs, proposals, and event-related content

 

What we offer

At Flow Traders, we create the conditions for hard‑working, high‑performing people to do their best work. From a thorough onboarding and ongoing access to Flow Academy, to latest technology and a collaborative, non‑hierarchical culture, we give you the tools, ownership, and support to move fast and drive outcomes. We keep a close‑knit, small‑company feel while offering competitive salary, annual discretionary profit share, and comprehensive benefits, so talent can grow here, and stay here. See our benefits below:

• Flow Academy and opportunities to attend domain-related conferences
• Daily catered lunch, great coffee, and a fully stocked kitchen and snack bar
• In-house Bar and Lounge with arcade, table tennis, billiards, and game consoles
• Company boat
• In-house gym and sessions with our nutritionist or personal trainer
• Bi-weekly massages
• Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year, such as the New Years Event
• Global rotations across our offices worldwide
• and more

 

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders