Credit Analyst — Mentored Growth & Flexible Chicago Role

DE Shaw; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

DE Shaw in Chicago, IL is seeking a Credit Analyst who will own analyses from day one and collaborate with mentors to accelerate your growth.

You’ll focus on Illinois compliance, data interpretation, and delivering clear, actionable recommendations in a fast-growing, high-trust environment. The role offers a competitive salary, full benefits, flexible Chicago setup, and a path to broader responsibilities as you prove impact.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting data and translating findings into recommendations.
• Ability to mentor mid-level teammates.
• Experience in mid-level within a full-time role.
• Comfort with fast-growing workplace rhythms.
• Calm under changing client scope and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate Illinois compliance issues before they become problems.
• Streamline analytical processes to improve efficiency.
• Spot where analytical thinking breaks before it shows on a dashboard.
• Maintain clear documentation of work performed and outcomes delivered.
• Leave every general system a little better than you found it.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Data interpretation

Full-time

Problem-solving

Mid-level experience

Job description

DE Shaw in Chicago, IL is seeking a Credit Analyst who will own analyses from day one and collaborate with mentors to accelerate your growth.

You’ll focus on Illinois compliance, data interpretation, and delivering clear, actionable recommendations in a fast-growing, high-trust environment. The role offers a competitive salary, full benefits, flexible Chicago setup, and a path to broader responsibilities as you prove impact.