Associate – Firmwide Technology Management

The D. E. Shaw Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonuses

Medical and prescription drug coverage

401(k) contribution matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match program

Job summary

The D. E. Shaw Group in New York seeks a collaborative individual to support senior technology leaders. You will drive priorities, conduct research, and prepare reports for effective decision-making.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and possesses strong project management and analytical skills. The position offers a salary between $150,000 and $210,000, year-end bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of comparable experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to drive work forward and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience in managing projects and processes.

Responsibilities

• Track progress on the firm’s highest technology-related priorities.
• Conduct research and analyze data to inform leadership discussions.
• Prepare reporting for senior leadership on technology work.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

OVERVIEW

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a proactive, collaborative, and highly organized individual to work with the chief of staff to the firm’s senior‑most technology leadership. This individual will contribute to projects that advance technology leadership’s priorities and effectiveness. The role provides a unique perspective on how the technology organization is run and the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that shape the direction of technology at the firm.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY

• Help drive and track progress on the firm’s highest technology‑related priorities.
• Conduct research, analyze data and issues, and synthesize findings to inform technology leadership discussions and decision-making.
• Coordinate strategic priorities that fall under the chief of staff to the firm’s senior‑most technology leadership.
• Maintain visibility on technology work across the firm and prepare reporting for senior leadership.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in any academic field, a record of professional achievement, and at least three years of comparable experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive work forward successfully and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders across the firm.
• Impressive written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and clearly summarize technical information.
• Experience managing projects and processes, keen attention to detail, and well‑developed analytical skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $150,000 to $210,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year‑end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.