Event & Sponsorship Leader

About Us

Established in March 2018, Bybit is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with more than 70 million registered users. We offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. We provide innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strive to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.

Our core values define us. We listen, care, and improve to create a faster, fairer, and more humane trading environment for our users. Our innovative, highly advanced, user-friendly platform has been designed from the ground-up using best-in-class infrastructure to provide our users with the industry’s safest, fastest, fairest, and most transparent trading experience. Built on customer-centric values, we endeavour to provide a professional, 24/7 multi-language customer support to help in a timely manner.

As of today, Bybit is one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency derivatives platforms in the space.

Role Overview:

The Event & Sponsorship Leader is responsible for driving Bybit’s global event strategy, enhancing industry presence, and creating high-impact branding opportunities across Web3 and adjacent sectors. This role requires strong leadership, external partnership development, and the ability to deliver world-class event experiences that elevate Bybit’s brand on the global stage. This leader will oversee three major verticals: Industry Events, Sponsorship, Internal Events – ensuring unified standards, strategic alignment, and consistent execution excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Industry Event Ownership

• Fully lead the planning, execution, and review of all industry-facing events (e.g., Token2049, Paris Blockchain Week).
• Identify, evaluate, and secure high-impact industry opportunities.
• Develop annual and quarterly event roadmaps aligned with Bybit’s business strategy.
• Ensure flawless event quality across branding, production, messaging, and overall experience.
• Demonstrate fast response and strong follow-through, ensuring no loose ends across planning and execution.

Sponsorship Strategy & Execution

• Own end-to-end sponsorship strategy: selection, negotiation, activation, and performance review.
• Source world-class sponsorship opportunities across Web3 and Web2.
• Build measurable KPIs and ensure sponsorship ROl across branding and business impact.
• Collaborate with Web2 Conversion, PR, KOL, Content, and other cross-functional partners.
• Use strong negotiation and partnership management skills to secure high-value deals.

Internal Events Leadership

• Lead internal event strategy (anniversary events, hackathons, internal summits).
• Ensure internal events reinforce culture and brand identity.
• Build repeatable SOPs and scalable workflows for internal events.
• Demonstrate service mindset, balancing internal stakeholder needs with execution requirements.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead and mentor a high-performing event & sponsorship team.
• Build clear PIC structures, ownership, and accountability mechanisms.
• Coach team members on strategic thinking, planning, risk management, and external communication.
• Ability to break down complex projects into clear tasks and guide the team to execute with high discipline.
• Proven experience serving as a team leader, building cohesion across multiple sub-teams.

External BD & Partnership Development

• Act as Bybit’s representative to industry partners, conference organizers, and associations.
• Maintain an active network in the event ecosystem, including agencies, organizers, vendors, and production partners.
• Source new event categories, cross-industry collaborations, and innovative partnership models.
• Negotiate speaking slots, partnerships, and media opportunities.
• Stay updated on ecosystem trends to position Bybit in emerging markets and communities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Branding, Social, PR, KOL, Product Marketing, Marketing PMO, and BUs.
• Ensure unified messaging, onsite presence, branding, and post-event amplification.
• Deliver end-to-end event experiences that maximize branding and business impact.

Budget, Vendor & Risk Management

• Manage multi-million-dollar annual event and sponsorship budgets.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, production quality, and risk control.
• Maintain fast execution, meticulous follow-up, and strict timeline management.
• Ensure all events are delivered on time, within budget, and to a world-class standard.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 6+ years of experience in events, sponsorship, partnerships, or marketing.
• Proven track record executing large-scale international events.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Strong BD, negotiation, and external communication skills.
• Fast response, high execution speed, and reliable follow-up discipline.
• Ability to think strategically while managing detailed execution.
• Excellent English and Mandarin written and verbal communication.

Preferred

• Experience in Web3, fintech, or global tech/consumer brands.
• Existing network with event agencies, organizers, and global partners.
• Creative and ideas-driven, with the ability to propose new concepts and experiences.
• Sensitive and detail-oriented thinking style; able to catch risks early.
• Familiarity with Web3 narratives, conferences, and community culture.

Why Join Us

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

Our benefits include:

• Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.

About Us

Established in March 2018, Bybit is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with more than 70 million registered users. We offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. We provide innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strive to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.

Our core values define us. We listen, care, and improve to create a faster, fairer, and more humane trading environment for our users. Our innovative, highly advanced, user-friendly platform has been designed from the ground-up using best-in-class infrastructure to provide our users with the industry’s safest, fastest, fairest, and most transparent trading experience. Built on customer-centric values, we endeavour to provide a professional, 24/7 multi-language customer support to help in a timely manner.

As of today, Bybit is one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency derivatives platforms in the space.

Role Overview:

The Event & Sponsorship Leader is responsible for driving Bybit’s global event strategy, enhancing industry presence, and creating high-impact branding opportunities across Web3 and adjacent sectors. This role requires strong leadership, external partnership development, and the ability to deliver world-class event experiences that elevate Bybit’s brand on the global stage. This leader will oversee three major verticals: Industry Events, Sponsorship, Internal Events – ensuring unified standards, strategic alignment, and consistent execution excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Industry Event Ownership

• Fully lead the planning, execution, and review of all industry-facing events (e.g., Token2049, Paris Blockchain Week).
• Identify, evaluate, and secure high-impact industry opportunities.
• Develop annual and quarterly event roadmaps aligned with Bybit’s business strategy.
• Ensure flawless event quality across branding, production, messaging, and overall experience.
• Demonstrate fast response and strong follow-through, ensuring no loose ends across planning and execution.

Sponsorship Strategy & Execution

• Own end-to-end sponsorship strategy: selection, negotiation, activation, and performance review.
• Source world-class sponsorship opportunities across Web3 and Web2.
• Build measurable KPIs and ensure sponsorship ROl across branding and business impact.
• Collaborate with Web2 Conversion, PR, KOL, Content, and other cross-functional partners.
• Use strong negotiation and partnership management skills to secure high-value deals.

Internal Events Leadership

• Lead internal event strategy (anniversary events, hackathons, internal summits).
• Ensure internal events reinforce culture and brand identity.
• Build repeatable SOPs and scalable workflows for internal events.
• Demonstrate service mindset, balancing internal stakeholder needs with execution requirements.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead and mentor a high-performing event & sponsorship team.
• Build clear PIC structures, ownership, and accountability mechanisms.
• Coach team members on strategic thinking, planning, risk management, and external communication.
• Ability to break down complex projects into clear tasks and guide the team to execute with high discipline.
• Proven experience serving as a team leader, building cohesion across multiple sub-teams.

External BD & Partnership Development

• Act as Bybit’s representative to industry partners, conference organizers, and associations.
• Maintain an active network in the event ecosystem, including agencies, organizers, vendors, and production partners.
• Source new event categories, cross-industry collaborations, and innovative partnership models.
• Negotiate speaking slots, partnerships, and media opportunities.
• Stay updated on ecosystem trends to position Bybit in emerging markets and communities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Branding, Social, PR, KOL, Product Marketing, Marketing PMO, and BUs.
• Ensure unified messaging, onsite presence, branding, and post-event amplification.
• Deliver end-to-end event experiences that maximize branding and business impact.

Budget, Vendor & Risk Management

• Manage multi-million-dollar annual event and sponsorship budgets.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, production quality, and risk control.
• Maintain fast execution, meticulous follow-up, and strict timeline management.
• Ensure all events are delivered on time, within budget, and to a world-class standard.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 6+ years of experience in events, sponsorship, partnerships, or marketing.
• Proven track record executing large-scale international events.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Strong BD, negotiation, and external communication skills.
• Fast response, high execution speed, and reliable follow-up discipline.
• Ability to think strategically while managing detailed execution.
• Excellent English and Mandarin written and verbal communication.

Preferred

• Experience in Web3, fintech, or global tech/consumer brands.
• Existing network with event agencies, organizers, and global partners.
• Creative and ideas-driven, with the ability to propose new concepts and experiences.
• Sensitive and detail-oriented thinking style; able to catch risks early.
• Familiarity with Web3 narratives, conferences, and community culture.

Why Join Us

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

Our benefits include:

• Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
• Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.