Chief of Staff Associate – Investor Relations

The D. E. Shaw Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Medical & prescription drug coverage

401(k) matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match program

Job summary

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking an analytical, detail-oriented professional to join the Investor Relations team. You will work closely with the IR chief of staff, head of IR, and senior members on high-impact projects with strong growth potential.

You will drive a portfolio of initiatives, including fundraising analyses, resource allocation reviews, and the development of generative AI capabilities. A proactive, collaborative approach will help expand responsibilities over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree required or preferred.
• Experience with managing projects and processes, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead or help drive a varied portfolio of IR-related projects for senior leadership.
• Contribute to analyses that support fundraising strategy and resource allocation decisions.
• Develop and implement generative AI capabilities and strategy; generate internal reporting.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree

Job description

OVERVIEW:

The D. E. Shaw group seeks an analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive individual with an impressive record of achievement to work with the Investor Relations (IR) chief of staff as well as the head and senior members of IR. This role offers the opportunity to partner on highly impactful projects in a collegial and collaborative environment, with considerable potential for professional development growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

• Lead or help drive a varied portfolio of projects in support of the senior members of IR and business unit management.
• Projects might include: developing and driving progress on IR's annual goals and strategic initiatives; contributing to analyses that help drive our fundraising strategy; analyzing resource allocation within the team; developing generative AI (GAI) capabilities and strategy; or generating reporting for various internal audiences.
• Expand and evolve your portfolio of responsibilities over time based on business needs, your skills, and career development goals.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• A bachelor's or advanced degree, and at least one year of experience.
• Experience managing projects and processes, keen attention to detail, well-developed analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The capacity to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Experience in management consulting, investment banking, investment management, or similar fields is helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of the hedge fund/alternative investments industry and a demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence are a plus but not required.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $120,000 to $160,000. 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.