Serves as the welcoming first point of contact for the Austin office. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, managing mail and packages, preparing new hire badges, maintaining front-desk records, processing parking waivers, and supporting general office administration. The role is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and fully onsite. Prior receptionist, front desk, or customer service experience is helpful but not required.
WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
About the Role
We're looking for a friendly, reliable, and detail-oriented Receptionist to be the welcoming first point of contact for our Austin office. This is an early-morning, onsite role perfect for someone who is punctual, personable, and enjoys keeping an office running smoothly. You'll wear many hats - from greeting visitors and answering phones to supporting new hire onboarding and handling day-to-day administrative tasks.
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For
Schedule & Location
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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Application data may be reviewed, including through automated tools, for security and fraud-prevention purposes. This review is conducted by our information security team and is separate from hiring decisions
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
About the Role
We're looking for a friendly, reliable, and detail-oriented Receptionist to be the welcoming first point of contact for our Austin office. This is an early-morning, onsite role perfect for someone who is punctual, personable, and enjoys keeping an office running smoothly. You'll wear many hats - from greeting visitors and answering phones to supporting new hire onboarding and handling day-to-day administrative tasks.
What You'll Do
- Front Desk & Communication: Answer incoming phone calls professionally and promptly; greet employees, vendors, and visitors with a warm, welcoming presence
- Mail & Packages: Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages; coordinate outgoing mail and shipments; manage deliveries as they arrive throughout the day
- New Hire Support: Assist with new hire preparations, including creating and issuing employee badges and helping ensure a smooth first-day experience
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records and logs related to front desk operations, deliveries, badges, and visitor activity
- Parking Waivers: Process and manage parking waivers for visitors and employees as needed
- General Office Support: Assist with other administrative and office coordination tasks as they come up
What We're Looking For
- Friendly, personable, and comfortable interacting with a wide range of people
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly punctual and dependable - this role requires consistent, on-time attendance for an early morning schedule
- Quick learner who can pick up new systems and processes with ease
- Organized and detail-oriented, especially when documenting information or handling multiple tasks at once
- Able to work onsite in our Austin, TX office 5 days a week
- Prior receptionist, front desk, or customer service experience is a plus but not required
Schedule & Location
- Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Fully onsite at our Austin, TX office
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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Application data may be reviewed, including through automated tools, for security and fraud-prevention purposes. This review is conducted by our information security team and is separate from hiring decisions
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