The D. E. Shaw group seeks a strategy and execution lead to join the Middle/Back Office Strategy and Support (MBOSS) team within Financial Operations. MBOSS drives transformational change across operations and technology, owning vendor and internal stakeholder relationships, leading financial analysis and negotiation, and managing large-scale programs from inception through delivery. The role offers the opportunity to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives that directly shape how the firm runs its middle and back office, working closely with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable change.

Shape and lead operating model design projects: structuring workstreams across workflow design, executive stakeholder alignment, and implementation; bringing analytical rigor to recommendations that go to senior leadership; and architecting scalable solutions across the full trade lifecycle in partnership with middle- and back-office stakeholders.
Manage DESCO’s internal stakeholder relationships across Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office functional areas, running formal engagement cycles to surface issues, align on priorities, and ensure external service providers are visible and accountable to the teams they serve.
Lead the strategic partnership framework for external service providers, including executive forums, working groups, KPI reviews, and escalation management for systemic issues, recurring themes, and relationship-level priorities.
Build and develop program management capabilities within the team and mentor junior staff.
Identify opportunities to leverage generative AI in operational workflows, reporting, and program delivery, collaborating with technology teams to bring innovative solutions into production.

MBOSS Strategy and Execution Lead, Financial Operations