Company overview

Markit was founded in 2001 as the first independent source of credit derivative pricing and has recently been announced as the fastest growing private company in the UK. Today, our data, valuations and trade processing services are regarded as the market standard in the global financial markets, helping our clients to reduce risk, improve operational efficiency and meet regulatory requirements.

With over 1,300 institutions using our independent services as clients - including investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, central banks, regulators, rating agencies and insurance companies - we provide round-the-clock support from our offices in London, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Toronto, Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney.

Department overview

The facilities department is a growing and ever evolving team, responsible for business support in multiple areas.

Position summary

A superb opportunity has just become available for an Office Junior to join a busy, vibrant team within Markit. It is an extremely important role where presentation, communication and organizational skills are required.

Duties & accountabilities

Manage Xerox contracts.

Manage recycling needs.

To support both office receptions as required.

To manage tidiness of all Client meeting rooms.

Report faults to the Office Manager.

Check and distribute daily faxes.

Keep to both kitchens and stationery areas clean & tidy, stocks replenished when low.

Keep First Aid stocks and accident books current.

Adhoc jobs.

Business competencies

Education and experience

A Level’s, GNVQ or equivalent

Personal competencies

Personal impact

The candidate needs to be reliable, proactive and hardworking

The candidate will need to demonstrate proven capability to clearly communicate.

The candidate needs to be personable as they will be required to work closely with other members of this team and other areas of Markit.

The candidate must be a strong multi tasker who is capably of dealing with conflicting priorities and organize tasks in order of relevance.

Communication

Good knowledge of MS Office

Good telephone manor.

Teamwork

Must be a team player as the role involves supporting and communicating with other teams within Markit.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive for each of our roles we are unable to respond on an individual basis. If you have not received a response within 2 weeks of having submitted your details, it is likely that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Please state in your covering letter that you are eligible to work in the location that we are seeking to make this appointment. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

We kindly and respectfully request agencies not to submit applications.