Associate - Firmwide Technology Management

D. E. Shaw & Co.

$150K — $210K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in any field with three years of relevant experience.
  • Proven track record in successfully driving projects forward.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Effective written and verbal communication capabilities.
  • Ability to manage projects with attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Sound judgment for managing confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

  • Drive and track progress on key technology initiatives.
  • Conduct research and analyze data to guide leadership discussions.
  • Coordinate priorities for the chief of staff in technology leadership.
  • Maintain oversight on technology projects and prepare reports for senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug coverage.
  • 401(k) contribution matching.
  • Wellness reimbursement program.
  • Family building benefits.
  • Charitable gift match program.
Full Job Description
What you'll do day-to-day

  • Help drive and track progress on the firm's highest technology-related priorities.
  • Conduct research, analyze data and issues, and synthesize findings to inform technology leadership discussions and decision-making.
  • Coordinate strategic priorities that fall under the chief of staff to the firm's senior-most technology leadership.
  • Maintain visibility on technology work across the firm and prepare reporting for senior leadership.


What we're looking for

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in any academic field, a record of professional achievement, and at least three years of comparable experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive work forward successfully and prioritize effectively.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders across the firm.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and clearly summarize technical information.
  • Experience managing projects and processes, keen attention to detail, and well-developed analytical skills.
  • Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • The expected annual base salary for this position is $150,000 to $210,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.


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