Office Assistant

Tower Research Capital LLC, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks an Office Assistant to join the Office Management team in Chicago. This is a part time position - formal schedule to be determined.

This position will report directly to the Regional Office Manager located in New York.

Responsibilities

• Managing the daily office management operations, vendor relationships, internal seat moves and additions, organizing and ordering inventory, cleaning/maintenance tasks, and acting as the main receptionist for the Chicago office
• Acting as a central resource for employee inquiries and providing administrative support to the employees at both Chicago office locations (including the serviced office space)
• Provides additional backup coverage for New York office (remotely) as needed 
• Working closely with internal groups such as corporate services, human resources, and helpdesk on a variety of activities (i.e. facilities management, travel, onboarding, and enterprise issues)
• Coordinating with the Head of Office Management to help drive team initiatives, processes, and policies 
• Assisting with the budgeting process, and providing reporting and documentation as needed  
• Partnering with the Culture and Events team to implement and execute cultural initiatives from research to execution

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience in a receptionist or office coordinator position 
• Knowledge of workspace planning techniques and responsibilities preferred
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a positive attitude 
• The ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities at the same time while remaining calm and composed
• The ability to recognize the value of both small and large contributions made; Must have a “No task is too big or too small” mindset

Benefits

Tower’s office is located in River North, a neighborhood in central Chicago, just north of the Loop. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly salary and discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with company matching
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.