NY Receptionist

  • Employment: Full-time
  • Locations: New York, NY
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ABOUT GQG PARTNERS

GQG Partners is an investment boutique which is a wholly owned subsidiary of a majority employee-owned company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: GQG). The firm manages global and emerging market equities for institutions, advisors, and individuals worldwide. The company is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale FL, with offices in New York, Seattle, London, Sydney, and Abu Dhabi. GQG Partners manages more than US $163.9 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025 and employs approximately 240 associates worldwide.

GQG is passionate about investing and strives for the highest levels of excellence in a competitive industry. It is our responsibility to help investors secure their financial future and we are honored that our clients entrust us with their financial capital. We endeavor to create a business that is closely aligned with our clients’ financial interests. And we strive for success at all levels of our organization through a commitment to independent thinking, continual growth, cultural integrity, and a deep knowledge of the markets.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Paid and voluntary supplemental life insurance
  • Healthcare spending account, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefit options
  • Paid sick and personal time off, Parental Leave, and paid disability benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K matching with immediate vesting

ABOUT THE POSITION

Job Title:                              NY Receptionist 

Employment:                     Non-Exempt – FT       

Location:                              New York, NY

Required in Office:           5 days per week

Pay:                                          USD 35.00 – 40.00 per hour (plus annual discretionary bonus)

The Receptionist at our New York office front desk is a critical role in the GQG organization as the first face a client, visitor, vendor, or colleague will meet and interact with when they come to our New York office.  Not only is this role the first greeter, but this individual is a representative of our organization and sets the tone for the excellence and service that our clients and colleagues expect. Key characteristics include but are not limited to excellence, customer and personal service, team player, infectious personality, professionalism, and resourcefulness.

As our Receptionist, this individual must possess the know-how, flexibility, creativity, accountability, problem solving skills, and ‘can do’ attitude to handle a broad variety of duties and requests as they arise. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reception / Front Desk Support (50%)

  • Monday through Friday: 8:30am and 5:30pm (hours may vary based on office events).
  • Accompany visitors to their meeting and make sure their GQG contact is aware and alerted to the arrival of their guest. Where appropriate, also accompany guests to the elevator lobby when they are leaving.
  • In at least half an hour before a client meeting starts to ensure office and room preparation meets expectations. When meetings run over or start earlier it may be necessary to adjust schedule.
  • Coordinate with Executive Assistants, employees, and executives as needed, to be prepared for all upcoming client meetings or visits.
  • On-sites for clients: understand the agenda and makes sure rooms are prepared and catering has been arranged.
  • Register visitors with building security and make sure visitors are given instruction on how to find, access and travel to our offices.
  • Help instruct visitors and colleagues on Wi-Fi access, desk reservations, printer configuration, access to conference rooms, huddle rooms, etc.
  • Instruct visitors and colleagues to liaise with IT Help Desk when appropriate to support user experience in the office.

Office Management (20%)

  • Office needs to be kept tidy at all times: Make sure trash is properly disposed of, dirty dishes in dishwasher, shipping boxes are collapsed and ready for removal, conference rooms are tidy, etc.
  • Manage and order office supplies (snacks, drinks, beverages, supplies, paper, coffee, toner, etc.) as instructed by manager. Unload and organize office supplied when delivered.
  • Proactively raise and address all office issues with NY Office Manager (Furniture, lights, doors, appliances, exterminators, etc.)

Manage and Stock Pantry (20%)

  • Dishes, glasses and mugs: make sure everything is stored, cleaned and load/unload dishwasher on a daily cycle.
  • Stock food, drinks, and water cooler: Re-order snacks, bottled water, flavored waters, coffees, teas, creamer, cups/lids, stirrer, etc.
  • Receive, shelve and store Instacart deliveries and make sure ordered items are restocked and replaced as necessary.

Mailroom and Document Production (10%)

  • Check mailbox first thing in the morning.
  • Sort/deliver to appropriate people.
  • For select number of executives print, bind, distribute client materials, and arranging for FedEx/UPS pickups.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Coordinator across multiple events, schedules, and requirements.
  • Multi-tasker in fast paced environment.
  • Experience in financial services industry preferred.
  • B.A. or B.S. preferred.
  • Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).
  • Must be proficient in Zoom/Teams or other video conference services.
  • Must be able to lift and/or carry items up to 25 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Punctual, reliable and strong time management.
  • Consistent and detailed task management.
  • Good communicator, facilitating the flow of information and communicating with EA team, Executives, IT, Compliance, Human Resources and others.
  • Proactive, bright and optimistic, welcoming visitors and providing an excellent experience at GQG.

GQG Partners LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not engage in unlawful discrimination on any basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

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