Lead/Principal Analyst/Associate Director – Fundamental Equities (Privates)

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Attractive compensation package

Job summary

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited is seeking a resourceful candidate for a Financial Research role in Bengaluru or Hyderabad. This position involves collaborating with front-office teams to evaluate investment opportunities and conducting in-depth research and analysis.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of equity research experience, strong financial modeling skills, and excellent communication abilities. The firm offers a casual work environment along with an attractive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of equity research experience across buy-side or sell-side roles.
• Demonstrated financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Sharp analytical skills and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with front-office teams to evaluate investment opportunities.
• Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Build financial models and perform due diligence.
• Monitor existing portfolio investments and engage with management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Degree in finance or equivalent qualification

Job description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $90 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2026, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since its founding in 1988, the firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of its staff. D. E. Shaw has a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are looking for a resourceful candidate to join our Financial Research group. The position is open for either of our Hyderabad or Bengaluru offices in India, depending on the candidate’s location preference. The role is part of our Fundamental Equities (Privates) team, which collaborates closely with front‑office groups to provide high‑quality, in‑depth research and analysis that supports investment strategies and decision‑making processes.

What you’ll do day‑to‑day

• Collaborate with front‑office teams to evaluate investment opportunities in private firms worldwide, at early or late stages of funding.
• Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis, evaluating unit economics, customer cohorts, and total addressable market.
• Build financial models using available data on target investments, perform data‑room due diligence, and prepare investment write‑ups and presentations.
• Monitor existing portfolio investments regularly and engage with company management and industry experts to develop and refine investment views.

Who we’re looking for

Basic qualifications

• A degree in finance or an equivalent qualification, with 8 or more years of equity research experience across buy‑side or sell‑side roles.
• Demonstrated financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Sharp analytical skills and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience covering software, technology, fintech, consumer tech, or manufacturing tech sectors.
• A private equity or venture capital background.

The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.