Thought Leadership Associate: Finance & Markets Content

The D. E. Shaw Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match

Job summary

The D. E. Shaw Group seeks a proactive, analytical associate for External Communications' Thought Leadership team in Denver.

You will draft and review white papers, speaking engagements, and short-form materials, collaborating with investment research, technology, Investor Relations, and Legal & Compliance to advance firm messaging. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, strong writing, and project management, with compensation including a year-end bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 2–5 years of analytical and research experience.
• Quantitative background in finance, economics, or statistics valued but not required.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Collaborative ability and commitment to high standards; cross-discipline teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage drafting and review for white papers, speaking engagements, presentations, and short-form materials.
• Collaborate with investment research, tech, Investor Relations, Media Communications, and Legal & Compliance.
• Ideate and manage projects to support sourcing, amplification, and infrastructure of thought leadership.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the firm to generate new thought leadership ideas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research abilities

Written communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

The D. E. Shaw Group seeks a proactive, analytical associate for External Communications' Thought Leadership team in Denver.

You will draft and review white papers, speaking engagements, and short-form materials, collaborating with investment research, technology, Investor Relations, and Legal & Compliance to advance firm messaging. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, strong writing, and project management, with compensation including a year-end bonus and comprehensive benefits.