Executive Assistant – Investor Relations (London)

OVERVIEW:

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a highly organized, resourceful, and proactive individual to provide exceptional administrative and operational support to senior executives. This individual will play a key role in keeping business initiatives organized and on track by anticipating needs, managing priorities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism and judgment. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with leaders across the firm in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous, and collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

• Manage a broad range of responsibilities supporting both strategic and administrative needs of our Investor Relations team.
• Maintain complex and dynamic calendars, prioritize and triage incoming communications, and serve as a liaison with internal teams, external stakeholders, and investors.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and events with precision, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
• Take ownership of ad hoc projects as opportunities arise.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• At least seven years of relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in client services, Investor Relations, or other customer-focused roles is a meaningful plus; a wide range of professional backgrounds are welcome, and no prior finance experience is required.
• Proven ability to learn and utilize productivity software, including Slack, Confluence, and SharePoint, and to adopt generative AI into workflows; proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook) is preferred.
• Keen attention to detail, along with exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• A track record of taking ownership of work product and excelling both independently and as part of a team.