Job Application for Corporate Concierge at Bridgewater Associates

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About Bridgewater

Bridgewater Associates is a premier asset management firm, focused on delivering unique insight and partnership for the most sophisticated global institutional investors.

Our investment process is driven by a tireless pursuit to understand how the world’s markets and economies work — using cutting edge technology to validate and execute on timeless and universal investment principles.

Founded in 1975, we are a community of independent thinkers who share a commitment for excellence. By fostering a culture of openness, transparency, and inclusion, we strive to unlock the most complex questions in investment strategy, management, and corporate culture.

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Our Culture

Bridgewater’s unique success is the direct result of our unique way of being. We want an idea meritocracy in which meaningful work and meaningful relationships are pursued through radical truth and radical transparency. We require people to be extremely open, air disagreements, test each other’s logic, and view discovering mistakes and weaknesses as a good thing that leads to improvement and innovation. It is by continually striving together for the highest levels of truth and excellence that we create meaningful work and meaningful relationships. Within this culture, Diversity and Inclusion is a top priority because it is essential to finding the best talent in the world, enabling our idea meritocracy, and creating an environment where all types of people can thrive. We have a full-time team as well as affinity networks that work on these issues - If you would like to learn more, please let your Bridgewater recruiter know.

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About the Real Estate & Facilities Department

The Real Estate and Facilities Department (“REF”) is responsible for building operations, hospitality, corporate office & concierge services, campus redesign and management of Bridgewater’s real estate portfolio. REF is held to an above-industry-standard of service within Bridgewater and its members interact with the leaders of departments across the company. REF is committed to providing excellent support of employee wellbeing and productivity, as well as superior onsite experience for clients and visitors. The department includes a diverse range of subject matter experts that deliver quality planning and outcomes in response to the evolving needs of the business with an emphasis on environmental sustainability.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly professional and outgoing teammate with common sense who has an affinity to provide customer service at the highest standards while continually searching for ways to improve. The Corporate Concierge Team has the distinct responsibility of acting as the face of the company by screening all incoming calls to the main line, greeting everyone who walks into our lobbies, and serving as a central resource of information and assistance to employees across the firm. An ideal candidate is open to working a structured schedule and thrives in a fast paced and high-energy work environment.

You will drive the following responsibilities:

Answer and direct all internal and external calls that flow through reception
Monitor all guest arrival and departures while ensuring an excellent guest experience
Be a central information resource to the firm and provide concierge services
Partner with security team to ensure all guests and employees align with security policies
Work on projects that advance the goals of the team and department

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong customer service focus and passion
Common sense thinker who can apply sound judgment in new or ambiguous situations
Highly organized and effective multi-tasker in a fast-paced environment
High degree of composure and social skills
Professional and empathetic
Ability to assess and recommend process improvements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook; Excel; Word) and a general affinity to learn new software tools
Relevant work experience and/or bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

This role requires flexibility to be onsite as needed Monday through Friday each week at our NYC campus.

Compensation

The wage range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 inclusive of base salary and discretionary target bonus. The expected base salary for this role is between 80% - 90% of this wage range.

Why Choose Bridgewater?

It takes all types to make Bridgewater great. We seek a diverse group of innovative thinkers and push them to engage in rigorous and thoughtful inquiry. We develop people through an honest examination of their abilities and performance, enabling personal growth and professional development. We strive to provide you opportunities that will challenge you and unlock your potential.

One of our core priorities at Bridgewater is to enable our employees to build a great life and career, and we believe our benefits are an important extension of that philosophy. As such, currently Bridgewater offers a competitive suite of benefits.

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Bridgewater reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.

This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Bridgewater has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment. Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Bridgewater Associates, LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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