Financial Research Associate - Off-Campus null

About D. E. Shaw

D.E. Shaw is a global investment and technology development firm that applies a multidisciplinary approach to pursue opportunities in various financial markets. The company leverages advanced technologies and quantitative methods to make investment decisions and manage portfolios across a wide range of asset classes.

Your role

The Financial Research (FinRes) group provides research and analysis support to the entire investment life cycle of the firm’s global proprietary trading strategies. The group caters to almost all the quantitative and qualitative strategies of the firm and its research support covers multiple asset classes, sectors, and geographies.

What you’ll do day-to-day:

As a Financial Research Associate,

• You will be responsible for supporting the firm’s traders/analysts on investment research requests and critical and recurring data-intensive tasks.
• You will build and manage large financial data sets, conduct data and information research, summarize industry/company conference calls, and facilitate engagements with in-house expert resources or subject-matter experts.
• You will collaborate with the in-house technology team to automate processes to achieve optimal efficiency.

Training & development

To ensure that the curious staff never stops growing, D.E. Shaw fosters a culture of continuous learning. The company creates customized programs to enrich technical abilities, build interpersonal and leadership skills, and broaden industry knowledge. 

Benefits

D.E Shaw provides a great working environment along with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Parental Leave
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Paid Sick Days
• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• and more!

Career progression

D.E Shaw fosters career progression by encouraging employees to explore diverse roles within the firm, providing a unique breadth of experience that contributes to groundbreaking financial innovations.

Work-life balance

At D.E. Shaw, work-life balance is considered a priority, and the company strives to create an environment where employees can excel in their roles while maintaining personal well-being. Through flexible work arrangements, supportive policies, and a respectful culture, D.E. Shaw aims to foster a healthy balance between professional commitments and personal life for its team members.

Culture & vibe

D.E. Shaw's company culture is rooted in intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. It embraces a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages open dialogue, fosters innovation, and empowers employees to explore new ideas, driving the firm's success and impact in the global financial and technology landscape.

About you

To apply for this role you need to have the following eligibility criteria:

• Be a final year student from an undergraduate program from any discipline, with no current backlogs
• Have a keen interest in finance, a highly analytical and creative mindset, and a desire to learn and take on new challenges
• Be a self-starter with an impressive ability to synthesize information, an inquisitive attitude, and an inherent interest in financial research
• Exhibit attention to detail and the ability to think unconventionally
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills

Sources

The following sites were used in researching this page:

• deshawindia.com
• youtube.com