Marex has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights and analytics.

The office management department ensures the smooth running of the growing business and spearheads various projects.

The Office Manager is responsible overseeing the daily operations of the Australian office and its various departments. Their duties include organizing and coordinating administration duties, implementing office procedures, maintaining administrative systems, and working closely with other regional departments, relaying important information or policy changes from upper management to enhance employee productivity as the person on the ground. This is a part-time position and the incumbent will be required to be onsite for the performance of duties.

Responsibilities

Maintain office services by organizing office operations and procedures, managing the day-to-day running of the office, designing filing systems, reviewing and approving supply requisitions, and assigning and monitoring clerical functions.
Maintain office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, renovations, and equipment procurement.
Define procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.
Establish standards and procedures as the office Health and Safety representative.
Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports, summarizing information, and identifying trends.
Office procurement and supplier management.
Office lease administration.
Maintaining the office condition and arranging necessary repairs
Answering calls and emails from customers and clients and directing them to relevant staff
Monitoring office supplies and ordering new stationery, furniture, appliances and electronics as required
Organizing maintenance companies to keep the office clean and safe and ensure its appliances are in good working order
Reporting office progress to senior management and working with them to improve office operations and procedures
Serve as the point person for office manager duties including maintenance, mailing, supplies, equipment, bills, etc.
Schedule meetings and appointments
Organize office operations and procedures
Coordinate with IT department office equipment
Ensure that all items are invoiced and paid on time
Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers, and office lease
Provide general support to visitors
Address employees’ queries regarding office management issues
Plan in-house or off-site activities, like events and conferences
Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with.
Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values.
At all times complying with Marex’s Code of Conduct.
To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility.
To report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/ or your supervisor as required.
To escalate risk events immediately.
To provide input to risk management processes, as required.
The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time

Competencies

Strong team player, able to identify office requirements.
Ability to multitask, prioritize to-dos, and maintain an organized office environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to produce reports, assign tasks, accept instructions, and handle vendor contracts, among other tasks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with employees, clients, and vendors effectively.
Flexibility to adjust to new tasks should company or office needs change.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with all employees.
Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.

Skills and Experience

Proficiency with common office software, such as MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular).
Proven experience as an Office Manager, Front Office Manager, or Administrative Assistant Office management experience, including vendor management, and cost management.
Knowledge of Office Administrator responsibilities, systems, and procedures.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Proactive and innovative approach.
A self-starter who can work independently.
Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced front office broking environment.
Ensuring accuracy in documentation, financial transactions, and other administrative tasks.
Ability to manage budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial compliance.
Efficiently manages time and deadlines to ensure smooth office operations.
Ability to plan and coordinate office projects, such as office moves, events, or technology upgrades.