Overview

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of our public sector-focused events portfolio. This role requires a skilled professional with a deep understanding of public sector audiences, event management expertise and a data-driven approach to marketing. You will be responsible for delivering high-impact events that strengthen our brand presence, drive engagement, and support business objectives. A key element of this role is embracing AI-driven tools and strategies to optimize event planning, attendee engagement and marketing effectiveness.

This role will involve organizing and managing a diverse range of events including third-party sponsorships and hosted events across Europe/UK and Africa, requiring cultural sensitivity, regional market knowledge, and the ability to adapt strategies to different audiences.

Event Management

• Execute an events strategy aligned with organizational goals and public sector trends.


• Oversee end-to-end event planning of both third-party sponsorship and hosted events, including venue selection, logistics, speaker coordination and vendor management.


• Secure sponsorships and partnerships to enhance event reach and impact.


• Ensure events are executed on time, within budget and meet quality standards.


• Identify key themes, topics and stakeholders to ensure relevance and value for public sector audiences.


• Adapt event formats (e.g. in-person, virtual) to suit regional preferences and logistical realities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with key public sector stakeholders, including government agencies, policymakers, industry partners and event organisers.


• Collaborate with internal teams and build relationships with key stakeholders within the government segment.


• Ensure effective communication with partners and attendees across different countries and regions.

Performance Analysis and Reporting

• Track event performance metrics, including lead generation, attendance, engagement, and ROI.


• Use AI-powered analytics tools to derive actionable insights and recommendations for future events.

Experience and Education

• 5+ years of experience in end-to-end event management, ideally with a focus on public sector or B2B audiences.


• Knowledge of government technology trends and policy frameworks for Europe/ UK & Africa.


• Experience working with, and building, strong stakeholder relationships and engagement strategies.


• Experience using AI-driven platforms and tools to enhance the event management processes.


• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.


• Fluency in a European language (in addition to English) would be an advantage, though not essential.


• Travel within Europe and Africa for on-site event management may be required, as well as occasional weekend and outside of normal business hours work.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.