Researcher- People Analytics

D. E. SHAW & CO., L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus guaranteed in firstyear

Medical and prescription drug coverage

401(k) matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match

Job summary

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. in New York seeks a researchers for the People Analytics team, focusing on compensation. You will conduct internal studies, run analyses on employee data, and craft narratives for business leaders, developing visuals for executives.

The role requires strong statistics, Python and Excel skills, plus SQL. Collaboration, discretion, and interest in AI enable improving tools and workflows within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Foundation in statistics is required.
• Experience with social science research methods preferred.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and scripting.
• Advanced Excel skills and intermediate SQL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Use inferential statistics and social science methods to run internal studies for business leaders.
• Analyze people data, write reports, and weave insights into a narrative for executives.
• Develop visualizations and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to compensation-related projects within the broader people analytics scope.

Skills

Statistics

Python

Excel

SQL

Research methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics

Advanced degree

Job description

# Researcher- People Analytics## Human Capital New YorkThe D. E. Shaw group seeks a people analytics researcher to join its Human Capital Analytics and Products (HCAP) team as a research associate focused on compensation. Members of HCAP are curators of employee data and leverage it to help answer strategic and operational talent questions for leaders across the business. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative, collegial, and engaging work environment.* Use inferential statistics and social science research methods to conduct internal studies for business leaders, enabling them to make data-informed decisions about their people.* Run analyses with people data, write reports that weave insights together into a compelling narrative, and develop visualizations for an executive audience.* Work on a range of people analytics projects related to compensation, including overlap with recruiting, talent assessment, development, management, and retention.## Who we’re looking for* A bachelor’s or advanced degree with an impressive record of academic achievement in statistics, statistics-heavy social sciences, math, computer science, or other technical and quantitative programs, and five to ten years of relevant work experience analyzing data in a business or academic setting.* A demonstrated foundation in statistics is required; experience in social science research methods is preferred.* Proficiency managing and analyzing data using Python, along with advanced knowledge of Excel and intermediate SQL skills.* A willingness to dive into details, collaborate effectively, and drive projects to completion, as well as the ability to exercise discretion with confidential information.* Interest in generative AI and a desire to use it to improve and reimagine tools, workflows, and deliverables.* People analytics experience is preferred but not required.* The expected annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $250,000. 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.The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background., , , , , or candidates should refer to the corresponding linked privacy notice.The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates’ resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. 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Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)The D. E. Shaw group will use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of personal information (including appropriate technical measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such information) and will retain such data as required by applicable law or regulation. Candidates have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information in accordance with applicable law; any such request should be submitted to [e-mail]. Candidates who have submitted a resume to the D. E. Shaw group and do not wish to proceed with their applications should email [e-mail]. 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