Support Investor Relations and External Communications by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to generate commercial insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver analyses, present strategic recommendations to senior leadership, and work with international data and software teams to improve data systems and client relationship management.
OVERVIEW:
The D. E. Shaw group seeks a proactive, analytical, and resourceful individual to join its strategy and business development (SBD) arm, working with our Investor Relations and External Communications groups. This role offers an opportunity to analyze and translate complex data into high-quality commercial insights that drive business strategy and improve client engagement while working within a collegial and dynamic environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
- Collaborate on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data that impacts marketing efforts, client engagement and retention strategies, product development, and communication and branding initiatives, and use insights to present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Work with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand their business intelligence requirements, deliver analyses, and serve as a partner when implementing recommendations from analyses.
- Collaborate with international data and software development teams to improve available data for analysis and refine the systems used for relationship management, external communications, transaction processing, and client experience.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- A bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience working in a commercial insights or strategic analysis role are required; an advanced degree in business, economics, data science, or a related field is a plus but not required.
- Impressive project management, commercial judgment, and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and visualize complex data and provide strategic insights.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, along with keen attention to detail.
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel and proficiency with business intelligence programs (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience with prompt engineering for coding is required, as is familiarity with applied statistics and Python for data retrieval, transformation, and visualization; proficiency is preferred.
- Experience with engagement and/or customer relationship management (CRM) data is a plus.
- The expected annual base salary for this position is $140,000 to $175,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.
Please note that this post is not an application. Please navigate to our website to apply: https://www.deshaw.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/BuiltIn/DATAAssocFeb2026
The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.
The D. E. Shaw Group New York, New York, USA Office
The D. E. Shaw Group Headquarters, Two Manhattan West, 375 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10001
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