The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment and committed capital as of December 1, 2023, 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 are looking for a highly resourceful, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to join our Operations and Client Services team supporting D. E. Shaw Investment Management (DESIM), our institutional asset management group, based out of Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Gurugram, India. DESIM was established in 2005 and currently has over $19.1 billion in assets under management. DESIM builds on the experience and infrastructure of the broader firm to develop and manage active investment strategies that complement the firm’s alternative investment strategies. The group currently operates a platform of systematic, active equity strategies and a platform of discretionary, multi-asset class strategies. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to an inclusive team at the ground level and to work with senior leaders at the firm while assuming considerable responsibility.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

You will be a part of a team that is responsible for designing and implementing processes and controls to support a growing business, driving strategic projects and initiatives, and optimizing internal and external client service. You will provide operational support for fund and managed account launches and liquidations, complex investor transactions, and investment mandate changes. Additionally, you will act as the primary point of contact for the firm on operational matters, working closely with internal stakeholders on initiatives aimed at improving client service while engaging directly with investors and counterparties. You will work on the reporting function within the team, responsible for producing investor reports, managing the reporting workflow end-to-end, and coordinating production. Furthermore, you will manage change management processes, working closely with the DESIM COO and other internal stakeholders on projects and initiatives aimed at creating automated and efficient processes, along with driving technology projects to build tools for reporting and analysis, streamlining workflows, and improving the user experience. You will have the opportunity to gain a macro view of the firm’s financial activities and learn about complex legal entity structures and transactions while enjoying substantial interaction with other internal departments, including technical investing groups, corporate development, investor relations, legal and compliance, and software development groups.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Basic qualifications:

• A Chartered Accountancy qualification or a master’s degree in finance, along with 5-8 years of experience in fund operations and/or client service roles within the financial services sector Robust project management and critical thinking skills with good commercial judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, a process-oriented mindset, the ability to execute short-term tasks while managing long-term projects, and the desire to work as part of a team. Additionally, excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work are essential
• At least 1 year of prior team management experience and a proven track record of building processes and operations with excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Understanding of investor transactions, brokerage/counterparty relationships, and hedge fund accounting functions
• Fluency in data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
  
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website:

https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/DESIMOpsCsFeb25

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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.