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Event Finance Coordinator

Hong Kong, Hong Kong China

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Date live: 07/08/2025

Business Area: Public Policy and Corp Responsibility

Area of Expertise: Marketing

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000056995

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Barclays Marketing

Join Marketing at Barclays to create integrated marketing strategies for Barclays. Your efforts will focus on planning, budgeting, and maximising ROI to enhance brand positioning and achieve commercial growth.

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Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

Purpose of the role

To plan, execute, manage and oversee a wide range of events and/ or hospitality initiatives, collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and external vendors to develop creative and impactful event or hospitality experiences

Accountabilities

  • Development, planning and strategic oversight of events of any format, including conferences, seminars, product launches, client appreciation events, external partnership events, sponsored conference programmes, internal engagement events client entertaining through hospitality & ticket only and other marketing initiatives.
  • End to end management all aspects of event logistics, including format proposal, all venue and vendor selection and management, production management, content development, delegate, host and speaker management and on site co-ordination of these, as needed.
  • Management of the hospitality programme, through Barclays-owned sponsorship assets, contracted memberships and adhoc brokering for clients and internal stakeholders, where applicable.
  • Understanding of and adherence to all applicable internal controls throughout the planning process as well as identifying and mitigating potential areas of risk.
  • Post event or hospitality assessments to analyse the success of each initiative and identify areas for improvement.
  • Expert advisor and partner to stakeholders and hosts to ensure event delivery meets their aims and objectives, in certain cases.
  • Build and maintenance of industry relationships with suppliers and industry experts to stay at the forefront of event & hospitality trends, technology advances, new openings and best practices, where applicable.

Analyst Expectations

  • To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
  • Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
  • Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
  • They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
  • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
  • OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
  • Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
  • Partner with other functions and business areas.
  • Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
  • Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
  • Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
  • Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
  • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
  • Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
  • Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
  • Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
  • Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
  • Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
  • Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This is Barclays Hong Kong

China is a major growth opportunity, and Barclays’ Hong Kong branch has driven client growth in Greater China for five decades. Supported by the bank’s global cross-border Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) platform and strong business collaboration, it remains a key growth platform.

Our Hong Kong office drives client growth in Greater China, leveraging its global banking platform and decades of local expertise.

Barclays’ Hong Kong office offers convenient commutes via nearby MTR stations, bus routes, trams, and Airport Express.

In the central district, employees enjoy nearby cultural spots like Hong Kong Park and art galleries, enhancing work-life balance.

Barclays Hong Kong offers diverse client base, exposing employees to varied industries and markets.

This is Barclays Hong Kong

China is a major growth opportunity, and Barclays’ Hong Kong branch has driven client growth in Greater China for five decades. Supported by the bank’s global cross-border Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) platform and strong business collaboration, it remains a key growth platform.

Driving Growth

Our Hong Kong office drives client growth in Greater China, leveraging its global banking platform and decades of local expertise.

Great for commuters

Barclays’ Hong Kong office offers convenient commutes via nearby MTR stations, bus routes, trams, and Airport Express.

Prime location

In the central district, employees enjoy nearby cultural spots like Hong Kong Park and art galleries, enhancing work-life balance.

Diverse client base

Barclays Hong Kong offers diverse client base, exposing employees to varied industries and markets.

Multicultural ERGs at Barclays

Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

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Application Process

Your application

We’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter.

1

Your assessment

Covering your behaviours and ability at work.

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Your interview

Exploring your past experiences and skills.

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Next step

We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process

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Working flexibly

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.

Hybrid working

We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Barclays is built on an international scale.

Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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Multicultural ERGs at Barclays

Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

Learn more