Senior Compliance & Risk Analyst: Regulatory Testing

The D. E. Shaw Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug coverage

401(k) contribution matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match program

Job summary

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking a proactive compliance professional to join its Legal & Compliance team in New York.

You will support testing, regulatory projects, training, and third-party oversight, gaining exposure to trading activities and frameworks. The role offers meaningful ownership of program areas over time in a collaborative environment. We look for a bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years in compliance/audit, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a proven record of academic and professional achievement.
• 4–8 years of experience in compliance, audit, or related legal/operational role.
• Strong numerical literacy and comfort with data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• Ability to manage large processes and coordinate across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance testing by interpreting regulatory requirements and documenting findings.
• Perform investment adviser–related regulatory analysis of new business initiatives.
• Monitor third-party providers for contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and present internal metrics and compliance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Develop trainings to raise awareness of regulatory obligations across the firm.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical/data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking a proactive compliance professional to join its Legal & Compliance team in New York.

You will support testing, regulatory projects, training, and third-party oversight, gaining exposure to trading activities and frameworks. The role offers meaningful ownership of program areas over time in a collaborative environment. We look for a bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years in compliance/audit, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.