The D. E. Shaw group seeks an exceptional alternative data analyst to join its Discretionary Tech team. This role collaborates with Fundamental Equities and teams across the firm to evaluate and integrate unique data assets directly into the investment decision making process. This position offers the opportunity to solve complex, open-ended problems in an interdisciplinary setting, combining scientific inquiry with qualitative information to generate differentiated investment perspectives in a collegial, collaborative, and engaging work environment.

Drive differentiated insights by independently pursuing data opportunities aligned with active investment debates.
Develop analytical frameworks and models applied to alternative data to generate actionable insights to support the diligence of investment decisions.
Monitor, analyze, and assess data trends, market developments, and data quality, clearly communicating findings, limitations, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Develop deep expertise in applying alternative data to the investment process, partnering directly with fundamental investors while leveraging the firm’s systematic capabilities.
Draw principled conclusions from data, ensure all work adheres to the firm’s legal and compliance framework, and proactively identify and address data integrity and cleanliness challenges.
Work closely with our teams in India, providing technical and analytical guidance and ensuring consistently high-quality output.
Identify thematic industry trends and proactively surface new investment opportunities using a combination of alternative data, industry research, and quantitative analysis.
Partner with the Firmwide Data team as a domain expert on alternative data sourcing initiatives that support data-driven efforts across business units beyond Fundamental Equities.
Collaborate with other groups around the firm, including Credit Opportunities, Macro, Private Credit, and Asset-Backed Securities, as well as our global team of analysts in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Operate with a high degree of autonomy, independently prioritizing projects and driving workstreams from initial hypothesis through investment recommendation.

Alternative Data Analyst