Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented critical thinker to join their Investment Management group as a portfolio management and implementation associate. This role involves managing investment portfolios and collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with investment objectives.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with quantitative researchers to support day-to-day portfolio management and investment operations
- Manage and oversee the implementation of investment portfolios, ensuring execution aligns with both investor-directed and internal objectives and guidelines
- Work on ad hoc and bespoke projects, such as analyzing the impact of proposed changes to portfolio optimization
- Solve analytical problems related to trading and portfolio implementation, ranging from small-scale to complex challenges
- Improve and automate systems and processes involved in daily portfolio management activities
- Participate in the implementation of new strategies, funds, and separately managed accounts
- Collaborate with a broad range of teams—including technology, trading, portfolio strategy, and business operations—as well as colleagues across finance, corporate development, legal and compliance, and other firmwide functions
Skills
- A bachelor's degree; an advanced degree is a plus
- One to four years of finance-related experience in a comparable role is preferred
- Keen attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, and demonstrated analytical and math skills
- Comfort experimenting with and applying generative AI tools
- Proficiency in Python programming and debugging, preferably including writing code to implement complex mathematical models and computations
- A willingness to learn and the ability to effectively manage short-term and long-term priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) contribution matching
- Wellness reimbursement
- Family building benefits
- Charitable gift match program
Company Overview
The D. E. Shaw group is trusted by investors across the world to seek an optimal balance of risk and reward. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.deshaw.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
The D. E. Shaw Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 54 in 2025, 36 in 2024, 20 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 34 in 2021, 24 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.