• Job Description

  Req#: JR010561

  About Us
  

  Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.
  
  Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.
  
  We have 4,200 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.
  
  As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.
  
  Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where diversity and different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

  Job Title: Receptionist

  Division: Global Advisory

  Location: Leeds

  Rothschild & Co

  Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.

  Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.

  We have 4,200 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Merchant Banking.

  As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.

  Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where diversity and different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high caliber talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

  Overview of Role

  As receptionist you are responsible for maintaining the high standards that Rothschild and their clients expect. These duties include general reception management, some facilities co-ordination and GA / WM support. You will need to have a positive, professional, and proactive attitude with the ability to work efficiently on your own but also as part of the team whilst maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of your job role.

  Responsibilities

  Reception

  • Communicate and deal with clients and other parties on a daily basis by phone, email and face-to-face
  • Greet all guests in a professional and courteous manner. Where appropriate recognise and remember key or long-term client contacts
  • Prepare the meeting rooms including refreshments, lunches and ensure all required equipment is available and set up as necessary. This may include presentation equipment and video conference calls
  • Ensure all areas of the office are presentable and kept to a high standard throughout the day
  • Answer switchboard, with some calls coming in for the two other regional offices. Record accurate messages and forward accordingly
  • Organise security passes for all new joiners. Liaise with I.T. to ensure that all correct access rights have been given and assist with their induction
  • Monitor and order all Rothschild stationery, paper, binding materials, photocopying supplies, general stationery, and kitchen items. Ensure that all stock levels are maintained and ordered in adequate time
  • Deal with all incoming and outgoing post, including organising couriers when required. Issue all received mail to the correct individuals

  Facilities

  • Build a working relationship and liaise with contractors to ensure the needs of the office are dealt with promptly. Using knowledge of not only our premises but that of the entire shared building to assist and guide
  • Assist I.T when needed. This can include photocopier problems, raising tickets with the IT helpdesk, issues with mobile phones and video conference equipment
  • Ensure that the security of the office is maintained at all times. This includes being aware of and reporting any faults, the issuing of security passes and alarm tokens to staff
  • Liaise with both in-house and external security providers, planning ahead to foresee any potential issues or threats
  • Liaise with the cleaning company to ensure high levels of cleanliness are maintained throughout, and arranging additional cleans when required
  • Work with building management, to make them aware of all visitors that are expected by the company, including maintenance & clients

  GA Support

  • Offer support to all GA teams when requested. Assist with printing, binding when required both here and in London
  • Assist with the accurate updating of new contacts details and amending current ones.
  • Assist with scanning and filing of sensitive documents
  • Assist with meeting room diary management for the team
  • Book taxis and couriers as required
  • Assist with the organising of team events
  • Organise and order all the new Rothschild branding stationery and business cards.
  • Complete office inductions for new joiners
  • Have a high-level understanding of the functions performed by GA and current mandates so as to appropriately deal with clients and support bankers

  WM Support

  • Offer support to WM team when requested. Assist with printing, binding when required both here and in London
  • Assist with meeting room diary management for the team
  • Book taxis and couriers as required

  Our goal is to have a balanced, inclusive and flexible environment which enables all colleagues to achieve their personal and professional aspirations, and to ensure that Rothschild & Co provides longer term opportunities for talent.

• About the company

  The banking business of the firm covers the areas of investment banking, restructuring, corporate banking, private equity, asset management, and private banking.

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