Research Assistant (New York)

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a gifted researcher to join our Resource Development team, which works closely with senior management to identify and attract star talent to the firm.  The successful candidate will manage the group’s data and research, and will develop methodologies for collecting market intelligence.  The role affords an opportunity to contribute to the firm’s long-term growth and to develop an in-depth understanding of our sophisticated investment strategies.

We are seeking a candidate with a record of extraordinary academic and/or “real world” achievement.  We welcome applications from writers, artists, musicians, and others with outstanding intellects and strong communication skills who are seeking a casual work environment with similarly creative colleagues, generous compensation and benefits, and reasonable work hours that allow for the pursuit of outside interests.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Monster-RDAsst@career.deshaw.com .

The D. E. Shaw group is a New York-based global investment and technology development firm with approximately $35 billion in aggregate capital as of January 1, 2008, an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.