
at D.E. Shaw
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** Executive Assistant – Investor Relations (London)** - Manage strategic and admin tasks for the Investor Relations team, including complex calendars, communications, travel, and projects. - Over seven years of relevant experience, preferably with a bachelor's degree. Background in client services or IR beneficial, but not required. - Proficiency in Slack, Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office, with a willingness to adapt to generative AI tools. - Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and discretion in handling confidential information. - Thrives in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a diverse team.
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- London
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- United Kingdom
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The D. E. Shaw group seeks a highly organized, resourceful, and proactive individual to provide exceptional administrative and operational support to senior executives. This individual will play a key role in keeping business initiatives organized and on track by anticipating needs, managing priorities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism and judgment. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with leaders across the firm in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous, and collaborative environment.
What youll do day-to-day
- Manage a broad range of responsibilities supporting both strategic and administrative needs of our Investor Relations team.
- Maintain complex and dynamic calendars, prioritize and triage incoming communications, and serve as a liaison with internal teams, external stakeholders, and investors.
- Coordinate travel, meetings, and events with precision, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
- Take ownership of ad hoc projects as opportunities arise.
Who were looking for
- At least seven years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Experience in client services, Investor Relations, or other customer-focused roles is a meaningful plus; a wide range of professional backgrounds are welcome, and no prior finance experience is required.
- Proven ability to learn and utilize productivity software, including Slack, Confluence, and SharePoint, and to adopt generative AI into workflows; proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook) is preferred.
- Keen attention to detail, along with exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- A track record of taking ownership of work product and excelling both independently and as part of a team.
The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.
The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.
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