DRW
Financial Services
AssistantWorkplaceManager
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“Assistant Workplace Manager at DRW. Skills: Workplace operations, Facilities management, Employee experience. Oversee front desk operations. Manage reception services”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive seamless daily operations; Deliver exceptional employee experience
Industry & Context.
On-call support, Early morning work, Evening work
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in workplace operations, 5+ years of experience in facilities management, 5+ years of experience in office management, Bachelor's degree or equivalent higher education qualification
Nice to Have
Proficiency in workplace tools and systems is an asset
What You'll Do.
Oversee front desk operations
Manage reception services
Support employee experience initiatives
Support wellness programs
Support in-office amenities
Support the Catering & Events Specialist with event
Act as a primary point of contact for
Act as a primary point of contact for
Maintain high standards for office presentation
Maintain high standards for office amenities
Maintain high standards for overall environment
Assist with onboarding processes
Assist with offboarding processes
Provide ad hoc support to the Catering Team
Coordinate with building management
Coordinate with security vendors
Coordinate with cleaning vendors
Coordinate with maintenance vendors
Manage maintenance requests
Track maintenance requests
Support workplace related construction projects
Support workplace renovation projects
Monitor workplace related budgets
Monitor workplace related expenses
Support office space planning
Support seating arrangements
Support internal moves
Maintain accurate space management systems
Maintain accurate workplace data
Review utilization data
Support emergency preparedness programs
Assist with fire drills
Assist with evacuation procedures
Assist with badge access control management
Assist with badge access control reporting
Ensure workplace policies are up to date
Ensure workplace procedures are up to date
Provide administrative support to the Workplace team
Provide operational support to the Workplace team
Assist in developing workplace processes
Assist in improving workplace processes
Assist in developing standard operating procedures
Assist in improving standard operating procedures
Support internal communications related to office operations
Support internal communications related to building updates
Contribute to workplace reporting
Contribute to workplace surveys
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal teams; Vendors; Building management; Project managers
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus. We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Assistant Workplace Manager to drive seamless daily operations and deliver an exceptional employee experience. This role partners closely with internal teams, vendors, and building management to ensure a safe, efficient, and engaging workplace. The position is based on-site and reports to the Workplace Manager. Key Responsibilities Workplace Operations & Experience Oversee front desk operations, including management of reception services Support employee experience initiatives such as wellness programs, workshops, and in-office amenities Support the Catering & Events Specialist with event execution as needed (set up/tear down of large-scale events) Act as a primary point of contact for employee workplace requests and inquiries Maintain high standards for office presentation, amenities, and overall environment Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes Provide ad hoc support to the Catering Team for office food program Facilities & Vendor Management Occasional flexibility required for on-call s
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