Christie's Business Support Administrator

About Christie's

Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is a leading international auction house whose heritage spans fine art, decorative arts, jewellery and exceptional collectibles. Through auctions, private sales and digital platforms, it connects collectors with remarkable objects and the expertise that brings their histories to life. As an employer, Christie’s offers career paths across specialist departments, client services, marketing, technology and operations within a global, culturally rich environment. Its work calls for intellectual curiosity, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, appealing to professionals who value scholarship, commercial acumen and the exacting standards of the international art and luxury markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Create consignment paperwork for Art Departments by accurately capturing and processing information in Christie’s internal systems.
• Collaborate with Legal, Client Accounting, and Finance to fulfil business requirements.
• Coordinate purchase order creation and completion with Art Departments and Accounts Payable.
• Work with Art Departments and Art Transport to process inventory movements, including temporary releases and international site transfers.
• Conduct sale audits by reviewing data in internal systems and proactively reporting discrepancies to stakeholders.
• Work with Art and Client Accounting departments to reconcile seller proceeds.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of internal property data, including splits and combines, cancelled lines, and changes of account.
• Partner with Christie’s Technology Group to facilitate system and process changes through User Acceptance Testing and continuous feedback.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective time-management skills and the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Understanding of overall business activities and the ability to recognise and share relevant information.
• Build relationships across the business through participation in meetings and engagement opportunities.
• Proven administrative experience in a dynamic commercial environment.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; experience with JDE is favourable.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to handle diverse tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Ability to meet deadlines for time-sensitive tasks and projects.

Skills

Experience

Proven administrative experience in a dynamic commercial environment.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 22 to USD 24 per hour.

Culture

Christie’s workplace culture centres on specialist expertise, intellectual curiosity and a shared appreciation for art and exceptional objects, with discretion and attentive client service shaping its professional environment. Its international auction business brings together specialists and colleagues across disciplines, combining a distinguished heritage with an evolving approach to digital engagement and the global art market.

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