Specialist - Executive Assistance (Operations Support)

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of September 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We seek proactive, detailed, and highly organized individuals to join our Executive Assistance team in the Hyderabad office. This position will extend operational support to our Executive Assistance team based out of our New York office. This person will be part of a collaborative team that offers an inclusive, dynamic, and engaging working environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY: In this role, you will maintain and update our key software platforms, perform administrative tasks such as processing expenses, and manage compliance documentation. This role may also provide direct and indirect support to senior principals. This position will play a crucial role in supporting our New York-based Executive Assistance team by handling essential back-office operations and contributing to the smooth functioning of our business processes. This role will require working New York business hours. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Basic qualifications: We seek a self-assured, flexible, highly composed individual with exceptional writing, organizational, communication, analytical, time management, and multitasking skills. The ideal candidate will have approximately two to three years of relevant experience, will excel at working in a team environment as well as independently, and will be adept at managing multiple projects at once. The ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion is a must. A bachelor’s degree is must as is a proven mastery of the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook). Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/SpEAOpSupMar2025 We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Show more Show less