Executive Assistant – Senior Support (Traditional, 6-Month Assignment)

D. E. Shaw Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug coverage

401(k) contribution matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match

Job summary

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking an Executive Assistant – Senior Support for a six-month assignment in New York. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings, arrange travel, and support key projects across the firm.

We value seven-plus years of relevant experience, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and a background in client services or other customer-facing roles. Strong discretion and independence are required.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of relevant experience is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in client services or other customer-focused roles is a meaningful plus.
• Proficiency with Slack, Confluence, SharePoint and Generative AI in workflows; Microsoft Office suite (Outlook) is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Executive assistants at our firm excel at working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex schedules, coordinate and execute detail-sensitive meetings, plan intricate travel itineraries, liaise with internal business units and external parties, and offer support for key projects.
• Work closely with the EA team’s leadership and EA managers, learning principal preferences and team dynamics before taking on coverage assignments as they arise.

Skills

Schedule management

Meeting coordination

Travel planning

Executive support

Attention to detail

Discretion

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Slack

Confluence

SharePoint

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

Job description

# Executive Assistant – Senior Support (Traditional, 6-Month Assignment)## Executive Assistance New YorkThe D. E. Shaw group seeks a highly organized, resourceful, proactive individual to provide exceptional administrative and operational support to senior executives at the firm for a six-month assignment. This individual will play a key role in keeping business initiatives organized and on track by anticipating needs, managing priorities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism and judgment. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with leaders across the firm in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous, and collaborative environment.This is a full-time, salaried position that includes a full benefits package for the specified term. A high performer in this role may be considered for full-time, permanent employment following the assignment.HomeWho We AreWhat We DoHow To JoinNewsLibraryContact## What you’ll do day-to-day* Manage complex schedules, coordinate and execute detail-sensitive meetings, plan intricate travel itineraries, liaise with internal business units and external parties, and offer support for key projects.* Work closely with the EA team’s leadership and EA managers, learning principal preferences and team dynamics before taking on coverage assignments as they arise.## What we’re looking for* At least seven years of relevant experience is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.* We welcome applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds; no prior finance experience is required. Experience in client services or other customer-focused roles is a meaningful plus.* Proven ability to learn and utilize productivity software, including Slack, Confluence, SharePoint, and adopting Generative AI into workflows; proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook) is preferred.* Keen attention to detail, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.* The ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion is a must.* Executive assistants at our firm are accustomed to taking ownership of their work product and excel at working independently and as part of a team.* The expected annual base salary for this position is $125,000 to $145,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes overtime for all hours worked over 40 per week and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.