Receptionist
Cambridge Associates
CAREERS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD
OUR CULTURE
Cambridge Associates believes culture is central to your success and ours.
We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive, and diverse. Here, we celebrate the individual while we support global connectivity. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters, and your success is our priority.
We foster an inclusive and diverse environment that enables all individuals to engage and bring their full selves to work.
OUR CLIENTS
Cambridge Associates believes our clients come first.
Our clients are the most compelling endowments, foundations, pensions, private clients and institutional investors around the globe. We lock arms with them to meet and exceed their investment objectives, so they can change the world.
OUR PEOPLE
Cambridge Associates believes we do our best when you do your best.
At CA, we are only as successful as you are. We actively recruit and invest in the most dynamic and diverse talent and then empower you to succeed. By leveraging your unique skills, developing your individual career goals, and building a collaborative global community of connected, diverse individuals, we build a community that is stronger together.
But enough about us. Tell us about YOU
o Are you a bold individual seeking an opportunity to contribute to a value-based, collaborative environment in some of the most exciting cities around the globe?
o Are you eager to work for an organization committed to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility?
o Do you strive to work in an environment that encourages innovation and teamwork?
o Are you a thought leader who cares about making a difference in the world while contributing to an amazing culture?
o Do you value a challenging professional opportunity where you can leverage your skills, gain a valuable foundational in finance and investment, and build a long-term career development plan?
o Are you seeking a competitive salary a robust and comprehensive benefits program, and a variety of attractive benefits and perks?
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a Receptionist to provide full Front of House service. The role will also work alongside the other receptionist to support the fast-paced environment in all administrative aspects. The role will require strong communication, adaptability, and exceptional organizational skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- During normal office hours (08:00 to 17:30) it is the Receptionist’s responsibility to ensure there is always someone at the front desk. Shifts of (08:00 – 17:00 and 08:30 – 17:30) to be coordinated with the Operations Manager
- Answer incoming calls, take messages, and manage switchboard
- Register all guests on Bluepoint registration system
- Manage all external meeting room bookings
- Send out a weekly schedule of all meetings booked
- Ensure meeting rooms and reception area are kept tidy at all times, including cleaning/descaling coffee machines
- Welcome guests and clients and offering them tea/coffee/water
- Arranging couriers and mail collection
- Updating spreadsheets for all bookings which include couriers / lunches / supplies
- Checking all invoices for bookings made
- Ensuring kitchens are kept tidy and well stocked
- Arrange Client Lunches for meetings alongside other Administrators and assist with the setting up and the clearing of meeting rooms
- Assist with setting up conference calls and videoconferences for meetings
- Checking and stocktaking kitchen supplies
- Order supplies for both kitchens
- Fire Warden & First Aid duties (training will be provided)
- Any ad-hoc duties as required, providing additional support to administration team when required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to use initiative and work independently as well as part of a team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Highly organised with an attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Previous relevant experience essential – minimum 1 year in previous reception role
- Adaptable and willing to support other teams if required
- Good computer skills: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
Employees of Cambridge Associates Ltd / GmbH or an affiliated firm, are prohibited from employment or other association with any company, organization, business, or other entity that is involved in any way with the securities or financial services industry except for those entities that are directly affiliated with Cambridge Associates Ltd/GmbH.
Employees are prohibited from acting as a Trustee or Director of, or accepting a similar position of responsibility with, any entity that is a client of or directly affiliated with a client of Cambridge Associates, Ltd/GmbH or any of its affiliated companies without prior written consent from the Chief Compliance Officer of Cambridge Associates, Ltd/GmbH.
Employees are prohibited from serving on the investment or finance committee of any company or organization with investable funds, or likely to develop investable funds, without prior written consent from the Chief Compliance Officer of Cambridge Associates, Ltd /GmbH.
If applying for the role, you need to inform the Recruiter if there are any potential conflicts with the above.
Cambridge Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We are committed to fostering an environment where individual perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences make the firm a great place to work, and result in a more satisfying client experience.