Contract Front Desk Coordinator

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

Join Jump’s Workplace Services team as a Front Desk Coordinator and play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless office operations while enhancing the employee and visitor experience. Based in our Chicago office, this highly administrative role is focused on supporting a specific business unit with a chance to contribute to company-wide initiatives.  

This is a 6-month contract position expected to be onsite Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

What You’ll Do: 

• Manage front desk operations, serving as the first point of contact for employees, guests, and vendors. 
• Oversee incoming and outgoing activities, including visitors, deliveries, phone calls, and correspondence. 
• Lead the coordination of conference room scheduling, particularly for recruiting events and VIP visits. 
• Provide white-glove service to visitors and facilitate connections between employees to enhance collaboration. 
• Support in-office and off-site employee engagement events. 
• Act as the local liaison for workplace services and vendor management. 
• Maintain office procedures, internal documentation, and communication channels. 
• Offer cross-departmental administrative support and participate in team projects. 
• Represent and promote Jump’s culture and core values. 
• Other duties as assigned or needed. 

 Skills You’ll Need: 

• At least 2 years in office administration experience required. 
• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused attitude. 
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and time management. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. 
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 
• Good judgment, confidentiality, and initiative. 
• Reliable and predictable availability, including the ability to work onsite five days a week. 

Why This Role? 

This role provides a front-row seat to Jump’s operations and culture, making it an ideal opportunity for building professional skills while interacting with diverse teams and stakeholders. Whether your path leads to growth within Workplace Services or other Office Administration roles, this role serves as a strong career foundation.