COMPANY: Hedge Fund
POSITION: Temporary to Permanent Receptionist
LOCATION: New York, NY
HOURS: 8am - 6pm
COMPENSATION: Up to $55K Depending on Experience + Benefits + Discretionary Bonus
BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIRED: Preferred
Prominent Finance Firm in Midtown Manhattan is looking to hire a Temporary to Permanent Receptionist to join their firm. This is a co-Reception position so you will be working alongside one other Receptionist. Candidate MUST be impeccably polished and professional. Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of prior experience. Candidate MUST be articulate, hospitable, and have a warm, welcoming, pleasant personality. This is an amazing opportunity to become a part of a great team at a prominent, high energy, firm.
Responsibilities of the Temporary to Permanent Receptionist:
- Answer phones and transfer calls to appropriate person (or assistant)
- Report to Office Manager – work along with Hospitality Manager on projects/maintenance/etc.
- Greet all guests, including carrying on casual conversation, hanging coats, offering drinks and showing them to the appropriate conference room or office
- Work closely with office personnel to ensure all calendars for conference rooms maintained accurately
- Monitor cleanliness of conference rooms/overall office space
- Input and confirm security clearance for all visitors
- Manage and order office supplies as needed
- Prepare outgoing packages (including USPS, Fedex, DHL, etc.)
- Sort and distribute mail
- Administrative support as requested by office staff
Requirements of the Temporary to Permanent Receptionist:
- Must be a polished, responsible, well mannered, team player
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Concierge service industry a plus
- Must have at least 2 years of experience in support/concierge role
- No candidates that have financial licensing or professional college degrees (i.e. JD, MD, etc.)
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- MUST be punctual
- Friendly, must have great chemistry with current receptionist*
- Must have good discretion when answered or transferring calls
- Verification of identity, education, prior employment, and references may be required
Please do not apply to this job if you are currently working.
Work location: New York, NY