Office Manager - London
Digital AssetAbout Digital Asset & the Canton Network
Digital Asset builds the technologies that are reshaping the foundations of financial markets. Our mission is to create the world’s most trusted, privacy-enabled, and interoperable digital infrastructure for global finance.At the heart of this mission is the Canton Network - the blockchain purpose-built for institutional finance. Uniquely combining privacy, compliance, and scalability, Canton enables real-time, secure settlement across multiple asset classes. Governed by the Canton Foundation with participation from leading financial institutions, it is the proven link between the promise of blockchain and the power of global finance.
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Zurich, Budapest, Hong Kong, and Sydney— we are on a mission to transform finance— and that transformation is now playing out rapidly on the Canton Network.
If you’re interested in playing a crucial role at the intersection of traditional and crypto-capital markets and want to help bring the next trillion dollars of finance on-chain, join us.
Candidates MUST reside within commuting distance to our London office as this is a fully ON-SITE role.
Opportunity
The Office Manager ensures smooth office operations while creating an efficient and positive work environment. As part of the Global People and Workplaces team, this role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage daily office functions, and a proactive approach to improving office operations.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized and approachable problem-solver who can handle multiple tasks with a positive attitude. They need to be capable of consistently delivering high-quality work and proactively offering innovative ideas and suggestions. The Office Manager will also assist in organizing and coordinating company events, where clear communication is essential.Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for office-related inquiries, ensuring smooth daily operations.
Implement office management standards and reporting processes, including creating and adhering to a budget, as well as tracking and reporting expenses.
Managing and processing invoices in a timely manner.
Maintain relationships with office service providers and suppliers, while managing inventories, procedures for ordering, tracking, and managing office supplies to prevent shortages and control costs.
Support compliance with company policies and workplace regulations, including Health and Safety standards and act as the primary point of contact for emergency procedures.
Organize annual company events, including logistics, suppliers, activities and catering.
Organize weekly office lunches, happy hours and other team-building activities to enhance the workplace experience for employees.
Assist with new hire onboarding logistics and employee departures.
Handle office administration tasks, including facilities management, equipment procurement, office upkeep, while maintaining a clean and orderly workspace, such as a "clean desk policy."
Coordinate with the IT and Security team to ensure proper workplace setup, office infrastructure, and business continuity.
Filing, naming, and storing documents (both physical and digital) to ensure they are easily accessible and secure.
Manage all incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
Work closely with the People and Workplaces team to align office operations with company goals.
Responsible for office communications regarding policies, updates, and initiatives.
Creating content for company newsletters.
Qualifications and Characteristics:
4+ years in office management, administration, or a in related role.
Experience managing office operations and vendor relationships in a dynamic environment.
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and friendly demeanor.
Basic project management skills, balancing daily tasks with broader initiatives.
The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and maintain a high level of accuracy.
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
Collaborative approach when working with internal teams and external vendors.
Self-motivated problem-solver with a strong work ethic.
Good judgment and decision-making abilities.
Native or fluent in English; any additional language skills are a bonus.
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This is a rare opportunity to help define an industry and join a dynamic team of technology innovators.
Digital Asset is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law. If and as required by applicable law, all persons hired to work at Digital Asset will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the location for which they have an offer to work and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification documents upon hire. Applicants with disabilities who require accommodation should contact recruiting@digitalasset.com.
As part of our commitment to equal opportunity, Digital Asset believes that all employees should receive equal pay for equal work and is committed to this principle in its pay structure. DA also offers family-friendly benefits in addition to flexible work arrangements.