Executive Assistant - Senior Support (Non-Traditional, 6-Month LTA)

D. E. Shaw &

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$125,000–$145,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Management, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Direct Marketing, Executive Assistant Skills , Government Regulations, Legal, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Organizational Skills, Outsourcing, Sales, Schedule Development, Slack, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

2 days ago

What you'll do day-to-day

Your responsibilities will evolve as you gain familiarity with the firm and its executives. Core duties:

Manage complex schedules, coordinate detail-sensitive meetings, organize travel logistics, and serve as a liaison with internal groups and external partners.
Support key projects and operational needs while building expertise in the firm's workflows, tools, and expectations.
Work closely with EA team leadership and managers, learning principal preferences and team dynamics before taking on independent coverage assignments.

Who we're looking for

At least seven years of relevant experience is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
We welcome applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds; no prior finance experience is required. Experience in client services or other customer-focused roles is a meaningful plus.
Proven ability to learn and utilize productivity software, including Slack, Confluence, SharePoint, and adopting Generative AI into workflows; proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook) is preferred.
Keen attention to detail, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
The ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion is a must.
Executive assistants at our firm are accustomed to taking ownership of their work product and excel at working independently and as part of a team.
The expected annual base salary for this position is $125,000 to $145,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes overtime for all hours worked over 40 per week and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.

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.

European Union (EU) , United Kingdom (UK) , California , Hong Kong , Singapore , or Shanghai candidates should refer to the corresponding linked privacy notice.

The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates' resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term "personal information" is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass "personal data," "sensitive personal data," and "personally identifiable information" and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D. E. Shaw group operates.

The D. E. Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D. E. Shaw group maintains offices, to other D. E. Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D. E. Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D. E. Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

The D. E. Shaw group will use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of personal information (including appropriate technical measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such information) and will retain such data as required by applicable law or regulation. Candidates have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information in accordance with applicable law; any such request should be submitted to recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com . Candidates who have submitted a resume to the D. E. Shaw group and do not wish to proceed with their applications should email cvwithdraw@deshaw.com . Personal information of candidates who have been the subject of background checks may have been transferred in accordance with applicable regulations, and any concerns with such transfers should be submitted to backgroundcheck-inquiries@deshaw.com .

The D. E. Shaw group may retain candidates' information for prospective recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates for employment opportunities and for organizing events with prospective candidates, in accordance with our internal data retention procedures. Candidates who do not agree to such future use should email recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com .

Executive Assistant - Senior Support (Non-Traditional, 6-Month LTA)

D. E. Shaw &

New York, NY

About the Company

D. E. Shaw &

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