Thought Leadership Associate - External Communications

The D. E. Shaw Group

$135K — $185K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher required.
  • 2-5 years of experience in analytical, research, and project management roles.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically and proactively manage projects.
  • Collaborative mindset with a commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the drafting and review process for various content types.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments including investment research and media communications.
  • Ideate and implement projects for content sourcing and amplification.
  • Build cross-functional relationships to identify new thought leadership ideas.
  • Support the team's initiatives through effective project management.

Benefits

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

  • Manage the drafting and review process for content including white papers, speaking engagements and presentations, and short-form materials.
  • Collaborate with individuals spanning the firm's investment research and tech disciplines, as well as Investor Relations, Media Communications, and Legal & Compliance.
  • Ideate, manage, and implement projects to support the team's content sourcing, amplification initiatives, and infrastructure.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders across the firm to identify and execute on new ideas for thought leadership.


What we're looking for

  • A bachelor's degree or higher and at least two to five years of experience in roles requiring impressive analytical and research abilities, written communication, and project management.
  • Academic or professional experience in finance, economics, statistics, or another quantitative discipline is valued but not required; a successful candidate will demonstrate learning agility and a desire to rigorously analyze a range of problems.
  • Sound collaborative ability, commitment to high standards, and well-developed writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Individuals with a demonstrated ability to think critically, proactively drive projects, and work with colleagues across disciplines and seniorities will thrive in this role.
  • The expected annual base salary for this position is $135,000 to $185,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus 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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