Financial Analysis & Reporting Associate

Wall Street Oasis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health insurance & prescription drug

401(k) matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match

Job summary

The D. E. Shaw group is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Financial Analysis & Reporting (FA&R) team within Financial Operations in New York.

You will develop financial models for budgeting and forecasting, produce regular and ad hoc reports for leadership, and build standardized analytics tools to drive strategic decision making. You will work closely with executive leadership, improve reporting frameworks, and address business questions with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in financial analysis or data analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or related discipline.
• Proficient in financial modeling and data analysis; familiarity with automation tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports for FinOp and firm leadership, highlighting trends, variances, and key business drivers.
• Analyze financial, operational, and business data to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Build and standardize reporting frameworks, dashboards, and analytics tools.
• Partner with colleagues across FinOp to address business questions and contribute to capability-building initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Coding / automation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Discretion

Initiative to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Job description

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a highly organized, resourceful, and proactive individual to join its

Financial Analysis & Reporting (FA&R) team within Financial Operations. FA&R delivers

forward-looking financial analysis, actionable business insights, and reporting to support

strategic decision-making across the firm. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with

executive leadership, shape financial planning processes, and drive improvements in analytical

capabilities and reporting standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports for FinOp and firm leadership, highlighting trends, variances, and key business drivers.
• Analyze financial, operational, and business data to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Build and standardize reporting frameworks, dashboards, and analytics tools.
• Partner with colleagues across FinOp to address business questions and contribute to capability-building initiatives.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• At least two years of experience in financial analysis, data analytics, or another relevant field, along with a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Technical proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis; familiarity with coding or automation tools is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills including the ability to present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated initiative and eagerness to learn new concepts and tools in a dynamic
• Experience managing sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $120,000 to $175,000. 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.

The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.