The D. E. Shaw group seeks a proactive and highly organized individual to provide exceptional administrative and operational support to senior executives, regardless of prior executive assistance experience. The role involves exercising sound judgment, adaptability, and problem-solving to help keep key initiatives organized and moving forward—anticipating needs, managing shifting priorities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism. The role offers close collaboration with leaders across the firm in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment, with structured guidance to learn the nuances of executive support. High performers in this role may be considered for full-time opportunities at the firm.

Your responsibilities will evolve as you gain familiarity with the firm and its executives. Core duties:

Manage complex schedules, coordinate detail-sensitive meetings, organize travel logistics, and serve as a liaison with internal groups and external partners.
Support key projects and operational needs while building expertise in the firm’s workflows, tools, and expectations.
Work closely with EA team leadership and managers, learning principal preferences and team dynamics before taking on independent coverage assignments.

Executive Assistant – Senior Support (Non-Traditional, 6-Month LTA)