At a Glance
- Tasks: Support reception, manage food services, and assist with office activities.
- Company: Join DRW, a leading trading firm with a culture of innovation and respect.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with a focus on integrity and high expectations.
- Why this job: Be the first point of contact in a vibrant workplace and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Previous admin experience, strong communication skills, and a customer service mindset.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
We are currently looking for a Receptionist to join our existing Receptionist team as part of our Global Workplace team in the London office.
What you'll do:
- Day to day support for all reception, maintenance and food service for all DRW floors
- Onsite contact to assist with purchasing and IT needs for receiving in the swing space and with any building needs on this floor
- Bi-weekly food orders for all on-site employees including raising delivery and parking permits, stock control of all food
- Ongoing management of Just Eat for Business account, management of daily lunch email and maintenance of the kitchen when housekeeper is not present
- New joiner administration: print new building passes, office tour for all floors, lunch account set up email pre-joining
- Maintenance of conference rooms over multiple floors
- Answer phone and divert calls
- Assist with office activities, events and other business needs as assigned
- Serve as first point of contact for all facilities related issues
- Aid with DRW emergency response team organization and training
- Assist with office supply ordering
- Provides back up to Office Coordinators on all floors
- Other tasks as required
What you’ll need:
- Previous administrative support experience required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Must have excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize and take direction from multiple sources
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- A customer service-oriented approach
- A strong affinity for food and nutrition
- Must possess strong initiative to push tasks/projects to completion and the ability to work well independently
- Maturity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Dedicated team member that works well in a group project setting
Receptionist in London employer: DRW
At DRW, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. As a Technisch engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team where your contributions directly impact our trading strategies, all while enjoying opportunities for professional growth in a cutting-edge environment. With a commitment to integrity and high expectations, we empower our employees to take ownership of their work and explore new technologies, making DRW a truly rewarding place to advance your career.
