Sales and Relationship Management Associate (New York)

About the role

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a detail-oriented sales and relationship management associate to join its Investor Relations team. The team partners with stakeholders across the firm to cultivate and manage relationships with clients and prospects, supporting commercial initiatives and strategic projects. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s business development efforts, gain exposure to investment capabilities, and collaborate in a collegial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support relationship managers in cultivating relationships with investors and prospects
• Provide timely and accurate responses to inbound requests
• Keep investors informed about firm and strategy developments
• Play an important role in the management of longer-term projects, including the design and upkeep of robust product development and prospecting processes
• Become well versed in the firm's investment capabilities, financial concepts, and capital markets
• Develop a deep understanding of clients and prospects, their businesses, and their relationships with the firm

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Record of academic and professional achievement
• One to four years of financial market experience

Qualifications

• Process-oriented mindset
• Ability to execute short-term tasks while managing long-term projects effectively
• Desire to work as part of a team
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project management skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues of varying seniorities across the firm
• Ambitious, commercially minded approach
• Readiness to take initiative
• Desire to grow professionally in a rigorous and collaborative environment
• Demonstrated application of AI, specifically the use of AI to transform operational processes and workflows

Skills

• Written and verbal communication
• Project management
• Attention to detail
• Application of AI to transform operational processes
• Business development or relationship management experience
• Familiarity with financial concepts and language

Benefits

• Variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) contribution matching
• Wellness reimbursement
• Family building benefits
• Charitable gift match program

Pay

Expected annual base salary: $140,000 to $180,000