Job opening
Receptionist
Filed under Financial Services
Full job description
A hedge fund in NYC seeks a receptionist to manage their front desk operations. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and at least 3 years of experience in a front desk position within financial services. Must be professional and have strong communication skills.
Fully onsite, Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm
Salary: 75k - 90k base
Responsibilities:
- Manage the front desk and phone lines, ensuring efficient and professional operations.
- Welcome guests, clients, and colleagues warmly, providing refreshments and seating arrangements.
- Maintain the cleanliness and readiness of reception and meeting areas.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, including room bookings and equipment setup.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including courier and shipping arrangements.
- Assist visiting staff with workplace guidance, desk allocations, and access cards.
- Collaborate with building security to manage guest and contractor access permissions.
- Support executives with reservations, errands, and travel arrangements during visits.
- Take initiative to support additional administrative tasks during slower periods.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or finance-related fields.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate reception or administrative roles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to adapt to new systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent phone etiquette.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and solve problems independently.
- Approachable and client-focused attitude, delivering excellence consistently.
- Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and tasks based on office needs.
- Experience in finance, consulting, or legal industries is preferred.