Sr. Experiential & Events Specialist (VIP Events)

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Experiences & Events and senior leadership to define, evolve, and execute Kraken’s VIP events and experiences strategy across in-person and virtual
• Develop and manage exclusive, high-touch VIP events, such as executive dinners, private client experiences, premium hospitality programs, and invite-only activations
• Logistics and execution for VIP participation at conferences, sponsored events, and brand partnerships, ensuring a white-glove experience from invitation through follow-up
• Align Kraken’s business priorities, key messages, and relationship goals across all VIP experiences and engagements
• Coordinate pre-event outreach, guest list management, invitations, and personalized communications, as well as on-site hosting and post-event follow-up
• Collaborate with Marketing, Brand, Creative, and Managed Accounts teams to develop bespoke event assets, run-of-show materials, and tailored client communications
• Direct and manage premium hospitality programs, including travel, accommodations, gifting, access credentials, and concierge-level on-site support
• Support the creation of post-event content and internal recaps to extend the impact of VIP experiences across internal and external channels
• Assist in the creative development of VIP event concepts, including branding, agenda curation, venue sourcing, and experience design
• Own vendor and partner relationships, negotiating contracts and managing high-end vendors, venues, and agencies to ensure best-in-class execution
• Help manage VIP event budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and cost optimization without compromising experience quality
• Define success metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of VIP events through qualitative insights, engagement data, and business impact reporting
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of experiential, VIP, or high-touch event management experience, including virtual and in-person events; fintech or digital assets experience preferred
• Proven experience leading complex, premium events with senior executives, high-value clients, and strategic partners
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to connect events and experiences to broader business, brand, and relationship objectives
• Deep experience working across all aspects of the marketing lifecycle, including branding, positioning, messaging, communications, and demand support
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills, with confidence operating at the executive level
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
• Experience thriving in high-growth, rapidly evolving environments with the ability to pivot quickly as priorities shift
• Strong command of organizational tools, event platforms, and project management systems, with the ability to quickly adopt new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Benefits

• None

About the Company

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.