Office Operations Associate

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EquityZen is an early-mid stage financial technology company, backed by leading venture and private equity investors.  Our platform enables large, private companies to deliver liquidity to their shareholders while providing investors access to invest in these proven, pre-IPO companies. Watch the short video here to learn more.

Our platform enables large, private companies to deliver liquidity to their shareholders while providing investors access to invest in these proven, pre-IPO companies. EquityZen has served over 250 pre-IPO technology companies and is proud to be considered a liquidity provider for 60% of the largest US unicorns. A testament to EquityZen’s secure, paperless, and industry-defining online investment platform, we have successfully completed 30,000+ private placement transactions. Focusing on automating an antiquated offline process has allowed us to lead the charge in building more efficient, cost-effective, and transparent private markets. Watch this short video to learn more: equityzen.com/press.

Our growing team is our biggest asset and a huge part of what makes us tick.  We have returned to hybrid office life in a brand new location in the Financial District just doors away from the New York Stock Exchange.  We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and resourceful Office Operations Associate who takes pride in maintaining and evolving this critical part of the employee experience.

REPORTING TO VP, PEOPLE OPERATIONS, YOU WILL:

  • Maintain inventory and stock all food, snacks, drinks, office supplies and company swag; explore new vendors with an eye on cost-effectiveness as we continue to grow  
  • Plan and execute on various team events including milestone celebrations, team building events, holiday parties, and company meetings
  • Greet employees and visitors, making them feel immediately welcome
  • Serve as point-of-contact for facilities issues, working with building management and cleaning service as needed  
  • Maintain clean and efficient common areas including the kitchen and meeting rooms.
  • Receive and distribute all mail and packages
  • Ensure new employees’ desks are supplied and ready for their arrival
  • Assist in managing invoices and vendor payments  
  • Assist the People Operations team with various other team initiatives as requested

THE RIGHT STUFF 

  • 1+ years proven experience in office management and employee experience planning
  • Ability and willingness to work in our FiDi office Mon-Fri
  • Friendly and welcoming interpersonal skills 
  • Proactive with a strong sense of ownership  
  • Strong project management and organizational skills  
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
  • Ability to gracefully manage competing priorities
  • A sense of urgency to get stuff done
  • Ability to maintain the utmost of confidentiality and professionalism  
  • Comfortable speaking with all levels of management and external contacts 
  • Belief that no job is too small to accomplish team’s goals and not afraid to get your hands dirty 
  • Proficiency in G-Suite and MS Office 
  • Ability to stand your ground with vendors if they are not providing services requested 
  • Ability to negotiate prices with vendors and venues 
  • A sense of humor and fun that is reflected in planned activities and office environment
  • Manic attention to detail 
  • Must be able to lift boxes up to 20 lbs 

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE :

  • Experience working in a growing, start-up environment
  • Creative skills that include design, writing and/or photography 

EquityZen offers a competitive salary, stock options, full employee benefits (health, dental, vision), a 401(k) match, individual professional development and wellness budget, flexible paid time off, generous parental leave, and more!

To maximize cross-team collaboration, productivity and engagement, unless otherwise stated, it is expected that all employees work in our spacious new office in the financial district on a hybrid schedule.  We appreciate that different teams and roles may have different requirements, so we focus on "presence with a purpose".  Working from the office requires being fully vaccinated, signing an attestation stating as such and providing proof of vaccination. We are always dedicated to prioritizing all employees’ health and safety and accommodations will be made as required.

EquityZen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EquityZen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EquityZen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of EquityZen’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 


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Location

We have a beautiful space just doors from the New York Stock Exchange! Right in the heart of where good things happen for EquityZen.

An Insider's view of EquityZen

What's the biggest problem your team is solving?

Our team is tackling the challenge of creating greater accessibility to Pre-IPO marketplaces. By developing technologies that streamline the process of private investing, we generate value for shareholders and investors. Additionally, by creating intuitive experiences we attract market participants with varying financial management expertise.

Shanie

Senior Front End Engineer

What are EquityZen Perks + Benefits

EquityZen Benefits Overview

Our benefits emphasize our 'Be Human' value, placing our employees first by providing excellent health care, generous leave policies, and a 401k match program.

Culture
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Quarterly engagement surveys
In-person all-hands meetings
Monthly town hall meetings with company leadership.
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Starting in 2022, we are excited to be offering a match of up to 4% of an employee's base salary - 100% of the first 3% of contributions and 50% of the next 2%.
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Our Founders generously matched donations in 2020 to support our belief in the fight against racial and social injustice.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Free snacks and drinks
EquityZen offers a fully stocked kitchen including coffee, tea, and snacks. We're always open to suggestions to keep things fresh.
Some meals provided
EquityZen brings in a catered lunch every Friday. Cinco de Mayo? Bring on the tacos!
Company-sponsored happy hours
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Promote from within
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications
EquityZen ensures that everyone has the licenses and certifications they need to do their job.

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