AddressWe are looking for a highly resourceful, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to join our new Operations and Client Services team supporting D.E.Shaw Investment Management (DESIM), our institutional asset management group, based out of 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 a new, 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 part of a team 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, complex investor transactions, and investment mandate changes. You will be the primary point of contact for the firm on operational matters and work closely with the DESIM COO and other internal stakeholders on projects and initiatives aimed at creating automated and efficient processes and improving client service while engaging directly with investors and counterparties. You will work on the reporting function within the team responsible to produce investor reports, manage the reporting workflow end-to-end and coordinate production. Additionally, you will also be responsible for handling change management processes, along with driving technology projects to build tools for reporting and analysis, streamlining workflows, and improving 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
- The candidate should have a Chartered Accountancy or a Master's degree in finance, along with 3 - 6 years of experience in fund operations, project management, or client service roles within the financial services sector.
- The ideal candidate should have adept project management, critical thinking skills with good commercial judgment, and excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.
- Candidate should also have excellent creative 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, as well as excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
- The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- The ideal candidate should have an understanding of investor transactions, brokerage/counterparty relationships, and hedge fund accounting functions.
- Candidate should also have fluency in other tools such as Power BI.
At theD.E.Shaw group, we believe the diversity of our employees is core to our strength and success. We are committed to supporting our people in work and in life, which is why we offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program and a charitable gift match to all full-time employees.
Additionally, our staff-led affinity groups are pillars of our community, helping to celebrate diversity, promote leadership and development opportunities, and facilitate inclusive mentorship. Members and allies organize a wide range of educational and social programming, from expert talks to film festivals.
Candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break are encouraged to apply for this position.
The members of the D.E.Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are eager to hear from individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.
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Skills: Project Management, Power Bi, Brokerage, Fund Operations, Client Service, Microsoft Office
Experience: 3.00-6.00 Years
