Sales and Relationship Management Associate (London)

D. E. SHAW & CO., L.P.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as part of the Investor Relations team in London, where you'll cultivate client relationships and contribute to high-level commercial decision-making. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of financial markets while collaborating with talented professionals in a supportive environment. You'll engage in meaningful projects, develop your skills in project management, and play a crucial role in maintaining the firm's operational infrastructure. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, or consulting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with clients and provide timely responses to requests.
• Manage long-term projects and maintain operational infrastructure.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Financial Concepts Understanding

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

The D.E.Shaw group seeks a detail-oriented, proactive, and creative collaborator with well-developed communication and project management skills to join our Investor Relations team in our London office. This role offers the chance to help develop and maintain relationships with clients and prospects, promote the firm’s range of investment capabilities, and be part of an inclusive and collegial working environment. You’ll report directly to one of our relationship managers (RMs) while working closely with other members of Investor Relations. The role also offers meaningful opportunities for professional development and engagement with some of the firm’s core, high-level commercial decision-making.

What you’ll do day-to-day

Your primary responsibilities will include working with RMs to cultivate relationships, providing timely and accurate responses to inbound requests, keeping investors informed about firm and strategy developments, and maintaining the data and operational infrastructure behind these efforts. You’ll play an important role in the management of longer-term projects, including designing and maintaining robust product development and prospecting processes, while coordinating with members of Investor Relations and other groups. You’ll become well-versed in financial concepts, capital markets, and the firm’s investment capabilities while developing a deep understanding of our clients and prospects, their businesses, and their relationships with the firm.

Who we’re looking for

An undergraduate degree is required, as is a record of academic and professional achievement and at least one to four years of experience in a related field. We welcome applicants with experience in corporate strategy, business development, and management consulting.

We seek applicants who have a curiosity about financial markets and a willingness to develop their understanding of financial concepts and terminology.

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and keen attention to detail are required.

A process-oriented mindset, the ability to execute short-term tasks while managing long-term projects effectively, and the desire to work as part of a team are all vital for this role.

Candidates who can work effectively with colleagues of varying seniorities both within and outside their own team are highly sought after.

Commercially minded individuals who thrive in a rigorous and collaborative environment and seek to grow professionally will be successful in this role.