About EG
Engineers Gate (EG) is a leading investment manager founded in 2014 as a quantitative, computer-driven trading firm. Today, EG operates as a diversified, multi-strategy investment platform that combines systematic research with selective discretionary approaches.
EG's multi-manager platform allows independent investment teams to pursue distinct strategies while benefiting from shared infrastructure, risk management, and operational support. The firm’s collaborative groups of researchers, engineers, and investment professionals deploy sophisticated statistical models, proprietary technology, and a centralized data platform to isolate and solve challenging problem sets in the global financial markets.
About The Role
We are seeking a proactive and organized Receptionist to represent Engineers Gate in a professional and courteous manner while welcoming visitors in person or on the phone. This role is responsible for monitoring all front desk operations including visitor check-in, key management, coordinating contractors, and mail distribution. In addition, the receptionist will monitor various administrative and office management responsibilities to ensure that the day-to-day requirements of the office are met. The ideal candidate will enjoy interacting with people and demonstrate an ability to maintain composure while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
This role is based in our London office and is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the firm’s success, enhancing their skill set and building out the reception department in a new office.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily coverage of front desk including greeting guests, monitoring phones and mail/delivery distribution
- Office management including scheduling and maintaining conference rooms, and key management
- Ad-hoc projects as needed
- Administrative Support for Management Team as needed
- Coordinating office visitors
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience in an administrative/customer service type role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or customer service role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
What We Do
Engineers Gate is a private trading firm based in New York City founded in early 2014. We are a team of mathematicians, computer scientists, financial engineers, and other market professionals managing private investment capital and building a next generation platform for quantitative trading. Through a systematic investment process, careful risk management, and a dedication to integrity, intellectual rigor, and collaboration, we seek to generate exceptional risk-adjusted investment returns. Engineers Gate is a Registered Investment Advisor regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as well as a Commodity Pool Operator regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
