Operational Due Diligence Specialist

The D. E. Shaw Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

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 is seeking an Operational Due Diligence specialist to join its Investor Relations team. This role includes serving as the primary contact for operational inquiries, managing projects to maintain data integrity, and collaborating with various internal groups. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree, at least seven years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a base salary between $170,000 to $220,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in operational due diligence, client service, accounting, or a related field.
• Knowledge of alternative investments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for operational due diligence requests from clients.
• Coordinate meetings and calls with clients to address their questions.
• Manage projects to support operational infrastructure focusing on data integrity.
• Collaborate with internal groups for investor communications.

Skills

Fluency in reading and interpreting financial statements

Exceptional sensitivity to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to engage with sophisticated investors

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in any field

Job description

OVERVIEW

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a specialist to join its Operational Due Diligence team within the Investor Relations group. This team plays a pivotal role in supporting current and prospective investors by providing insight into the operational workings of the firm and its funds. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the firm to address inquiries and deliver high-quality client service to a broad range of sophisticated investors and prospects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY

• Serve as a primary point of contact for operational due diligence requests from investors and prospects, providing clear and comprehensive information about the firm’s processes and controls.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings and calls with clients, ensuring their questions are addressed with accuracy and professionalism.
• Manage and implement projects to support the team’s operational infrastructure, with a focus on data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal groups to gather and synthesize information for investor communications and contribute to ongoing enhancements in client service delivery.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in any field of study and at least seven years of relevant experience in operational due diligence, client service, accounting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated fluency in reading and interpreting financial statements.
• Exceptional sensitivity to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with sophisticated investors and prospects.
• Knowledge of alternative investments is preferred, but not required.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $170,000 to $220,000. 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.