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Infopro Digital group are recruiting for a Conference Content Manager to join our Production team within our Risk Global brand based in North America.
At Infopro Digital we are a fast-growing global information services business with an absolute focus on growth and innovation. Three times awarded Digital B2B Publisher of the Year, we have 4000 employees across 18 countries; and revenues of €600m across six professional markets: automobile, construction, retail, insurance and finance, public sector and industry. Our international presence includes a vibrant culture and offices in London, New York, Nashville, Hong Kong and Paris.
About Risk Global
Our global brands focused on the financial services industry, known collectively as Risk Global, form a 300-person organisation with offices in New York, Nashville, London, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. Risk Global’s portfolio includes Central Banking, Chartis Research, Risk.net, 1LoD and WatersTechnology – creating unique market insight and technical content for senior risk, technology and trading professionals at banks, asset managers and insurers.
Risk Global’s Risk, 1LoD, WatersTechnology, and FXMarkets businesses are at the forefront of the global trend toward greater investment in risk management, trading and markets technologies. We inform senior decision makers within financial institutions so they can better manage financial and non-financial risk, financial crime, conduct and compliance – spanning News and Commentary, Research, Data, Learning, Events and Marketing Solutions.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Research, plan and produce market-leading conferences for the global financial markets community, building timely and technically credible agendas that address the challenges and emerging trends facing senior industry professionals.
Take ownership of the Tech & Data in Financial Markets and Energy Risk events from inception to completion, working closely with sales, editorial, marketing and logistics teams to deliver high-quality events that achieve or surpass delegate and sponsorship revenue targets.
The Conference Content Manager reports to the Head of Americas Events Production and works closely with the sponsorship sales, delegate sales, editorial, marketing and production teams to ensure the quality and commercial success of every event.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced conference producer who thrives on curiosity, creativity and results, and wants to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research & Industry Engagement
- Map the market to identify key players in the industry and target segments for engagement.
- Perform extensive research, including reading primary material, telephone and face-to-face conversations with industry experts, desk-based research and attending external events.
- Engage with senior industry professionals and analyse their challenges and emerging trends to craft a timely and relevant agenda.
- Identify, build and maintain relationships with multi-level contacts through regular correspondence.
- Lead advisory boards with senior industry stakeholders.
Agenda Development & Speaker Management
- Write market-leading agendas in a highly technical space, and develop, write and proofread programmes.
- Research, recruit and manage high-level industry speakers.
- Innovate commercial formats so that sponsor and delegate experiences continually improve and evolve.
- Collaborate with sales, editorial and production colleagues to draw on their expertise and create compelling agendas.
- Attend events and act as on-site speaker liaison.
Commercial
- Ensure events achieve or surpass delegate and sponsorship revenue targets.
- Engage sponsors, understand their objectives and integrate their thought leadership into conference agendas.
- Advise potential sponsors on how events can help them achieve their objectives, and take part in commercial meetings alongside the sales team.
- Oversee the sponsor renewals process before, during and after each conference.
Project Management
- Project manage events from inception to completion.
- Write marketing, sales and delegate sales briefs explaining your events to the wider team.
- Create and contribute to marketing collateral that attracts sponsors, delegates and media partners.
- Keep event websites up to date, including dates, agendas and speaker biographies.
- Monitor project KPIs and troubleshoot issues as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years’ experience in a conference or events research and production environment, ideally as a senior conference producer or conference content lead.
- Proven research and agenda-writing skills, with experience in event content creation and management, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong commercial mindset, with a demonstrable track record of driving revenue and gross profit growth in events.
- Experience recruiting and liaising with senior speakers.
- Demonstrable project management skills across multiple events within a pressurised environment.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, tailored to the needs of the audience.
- Highly organised, with effective time management and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management, and the ability to collaborate with sales teams to drive revenue.
- Adaptable, accountable for the quality and timeliness of your work, and keen to learn quickly.
- An interest in financial markets, risk management, trading technology or political economy is desirable but not essential.
BENEFITS
We know great people make great companies. Infopro Digital is defined by people and passion, and powered by knowledge and innovation. Everything we do is centred on trust, integrity and respect. Our collaborative approach drives creativity across our markets; and our focus on giving teams ownership allows us to build an entrepreneurial culture where our people and brands can thrive and grow.
We run a Foundation which supports a number of charities. Staff can volunteer to contribute their skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
In addition to a competitive salary we offer the following benefits:
- Generous base salary, and commission structure
- Flexible and hybrid working based on employee needs.
- 20 Vacation Days (rising to 25 days)
- 5 Sick Days
- Life Insurance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401k Plan Plus Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Commuter Benefits
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Bonus Employee Recognition
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Scheme
INTRODUCTION
Infopro Digital group are recruiting for a Conference Content Manager to join our Production team within our Risk Global brand based in North America.
At Infopro Digital we are a fast-growing global information services business with an absolute focus on growth and innovation. Three times awarded Digital B2B Publisher of the Year, we have 4000 employees across 18 countries; and revenues of €600m across six professional markets: automobile, construction, retail, insurance and finance, public sector and industry. Our international presence includes a vibrant culture and offices in London, New York, Nashville, Hong Kong and Paris.
About Risk Global
Our global brands focused on the financial services industry, known collectively as Risk Global, form a 300-person organisation with offices in New York, Nashville, London, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. Risk Global’s portfolio includes Central Banking, Chartis Research, Risk.net, 1LoD and WatersTechnology – creating unique market insight and technical content for senior risk, technology and trading professionals at banks, asset managers and insurers.
Risk Global’s Risk, 1LoD, WatersTechnology, and FXMarkets businesses are at the forefront of the global trend toward greater investment in risk management, trading and markets technologies. We inform senior decision makers within financial institutions so they can better manage financial and non-financial risk, financial crime, conduct and compliance – spanning News and Commentary, Research, Data, Learning, Events and Marketing Solutions.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Research, plan and produce market-leading conferences for the global financial markets community, building timely and technically credible agendas that address the challenges and emerging trends facing senior industry professionals.
Take ownership of the Tech & Data in Financial Markets and Energy Risk events from inception to completion, working closely with sales, editorial, marketing and logistics teams to deliver high-quality events that achieve or surpass delegate and sponsorship revenue targets.
The Conference Content Manager reports to the Head of Americas Events Production and works closely with the sponsorship sales, delegate sales, editorial, marketing and production teams to ensure the quality and commercial success of every event.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced conference producer who thrives on curiosity, creativity and results, and wants to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research & Industry Engagement
- Map the market to identify key players in the industry and target segments for engagement.
- Perform extensive research, including reading primary material, telephone and face-to-face conversations with industry experts, desk-based research and attending external events.
- Engage with senior industry professionals and analyse their challenges and emerging trends to craft a timely and relevant agenda.
- Identify, build and maintain relationships with multi-level contacts through regular correspondence.
- Lead advisory boards with senior industry stakeholders.
Agenda Development & Speaker Management
- Write market-leading agendas in a highly technical space, and develop, write and proofread programmes.
- Research, recruit and manage high-level industry speakers.
- Innovate commercial formats so that sponsor and delegate experiences continually improve and evolve.
- Collaborate with sales, editorial and production colleagues to draw on their expertise and create compelling agendas.
- Attend events and act as on-site speaker liaison.
Commercial
- Ensure events achieve or surpass delegate and sponsorship revenue targets.
- Engage sponsors, understand their objectives and integrate their thought leadership into conference agendas.
- Advise potential sponsors on how events can help them achieve their objectives, and take part in commercial meetings alongside the sales team.
- Oversee the sponsor renewals process before, during and after each conference.
Project Management
- Project manage events from inception to completion.
- Write marketing, sales and delegate sales briefs explaining your events to the wider team.
- Create and contribute to marketing collateral that attracts sponsors, delegates and media partners.
- Keep event websites up to date, including dates, agendas and speaker biographies.
- Monitor project KPIs and troubleshoot issues as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years’ experience in a conference or events research and production environment, ideally as a senior conference producer or conference content lead.
- Proven research and agenda-writing skills, with experience in event content creation and management, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong commercial mindset, with a demonstrable track record of driving revenue and gross profit growth in events.
- Experience recruiting and liaising with senior speakers.
- Demonstrable project management skills across multiple events within a pressurised environment.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, tailored to the needs of the audience.
- Highly organised, with effective time management and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management, and the ability to collaborate with sales teams to drive revenue.
- Adaptable, accountable for the quality and timeliness of your work, and keen to learn quickly.
- An interest in financial markets, risk management, trading technology or political economy is desirable but not essential.
BENEFITS
We know great people make great companies. Infopro Digital is defined by people and passion, and powered by knowledge and innovation. Everything we do is centred on trust, integrity and respect. Our collaborative approach drives creativity across our markets; and our focus on giving teams ownership allows us to build an entrepreneurial culture where our people and brands can thrive and grow.
We run a Foundation which supports a number of charities. Staff can volunteer to contribute their skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
In addition to a competitive salary we offer the following benefits:
- Generous base salary, and commission structure
- Flexible and hybrid working based on employee needs.
- 20 Vacation Days (rising to 25 days)
- 5 Sick Days
- Life Insurance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401k Plan Plus Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Commuter Benefits
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Bonus Employee Recognition
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Scheme
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a People Operations Manager
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes People Operations roles more than technical positions. Pull the O*NET profile for HR Managers to document that your specific duties require a directly related bachelor's degree, not just any degree.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter People Operations Manager openings by employers who have certified Labor Condition Applications for HR titles. This confirms the employer has already navigated DOL prevailing wage requirements for the role.
Confirm prevailing wage before the offer stage
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. DOL sets four wage levels for HR Managers, and your offer must meet at least Level I or your employer's LCA will be rejected.
Ask whether the employer uses a staffing or PEO model
H-1B sponsorship for People Operations roles gets complicated when a professional employer organization is the legal employer of record. USCIS requires the petitioning entity to control your day-to-day work, so clarify this before accepting an offer.
Document systems expertise in your petition materials
USCIS RFEs on People Operations petitions often challenge whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Your resume and support letter should tie your HRIS, benefits administration, or workforce planning work directly to your degree field.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS standard processing for I-129 petitions can run several months. If your employer sets a definite start date, premium processing upgrades USCIS adjudication to 15 business days and protects you against delays that would void your offer.
H-1B Visa People Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a People Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the petition needs to be built carefully. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, organizational psychology, or business administration. Generic management duties can trigger an RFE, so the job description and support letter must tie each core responsibility directly to a specialized body of knowledge.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for People Operations Manager positions?
Technology companies, healthcare systems, financial services firms, and large professional services organizations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for People Operations roles. These employers typically have in-house immigration counsel and established HR compliance infrastructure. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers hiring for this title on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect People Operations Manager offers?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for HR Managers in your specific metro area, as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. The wage level assigned to your role, from Level I for entry-level to Level IV for senior positions, directly shapes your minimum offer. Employers who underpay relative to your actual seniority risk DOL audits and LCA decertification.
Can a People Operations Manager transfer their H-1B to a new employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer must file a new LCA with DOL and a new I-129 petition before or on your start date. You don't need to wait for approval to begin work.
What makes a People Operations Manager petition more likely to receive an RFE?
USCIS issues RFEs on these petitions most often when the job description includes duties that don't require a specific degree, such as general administrative oversight or employee relations tasks that a non-specialist could perform. Employers can reduce RFE risk by drafting job descriptions that emphasize HR technology implementation, compliance program management, or workforce analytics, and by tying each duty to a relevant academic discipline.