The D. E. Shaw group seeks a proactive, collaborative, and highly organized individual to partner with the chief of staff to the firm’s senior-most technology leadership. The role provides a unique perspective on how the technology organization is run, the opportunity to contribute to highly impactful projects that shape the direction of technology at the firm, and considerable potential for career growth.
Responsibilities
Lead or help drive progress on the firm’s highest technology-related priorities.
Coordinate strategic priorities that fall under the chief of staff, including reporting and preparing meeting materials for senior executives.
Projects may include: coordinating leadership’s goal-setting and long-term technology roadmap planning; contributing to research and analysis that informs technology leadership’s decision-making; or helping project-manage major cross-functional technology initiatives.
Expand and evolve your portfolio of responsibilities over time based on business needs, your skills, and your career development goals.
Who We're Looking For
A bachelor’s degree or higher in any academic field, a record of professional achievement, and at least three years of comparable experience.
Demonstrated ability to drive work forward successfully and prioritize effectively.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders across the firm.
Impressive written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and clearly summarize technical information.
Experience managing projects and processes, keen attention to detail, and well-developed analytical skills.
Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
The expected annual base salary for this position is $150,000 to $210,000. 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.