Senior Analyst/manager - Desim Operations And Client Services Job in D. E. Shaw & Co.

We 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. Home Explore Who We Are What We Do How To Join News Library Contact 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.