Manager – Executive Assistant

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of June 1, 2022, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

The D. E. Shaw group is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategic individual to join our firm’s office in Hyderabad, India and lead the team in India that supports senior principals and executives in our New York office. This role involves overseeing a team that provides critical support to senior principals and executives in our New York office. The manager will ensure operational efficiency, maintain high service standards, and act as a key liaison between the India team and New York leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

You will lead, mentor, and develop the team, ensuring optimal performance, professional growth, and alignment with business priorities. You will serve as the point of contact for India team and senior stakeholders in New York, proactively addressing challenges and driving solutions. Additionally, you will identify and implement efficiencies to enhance the team’s effectiveness, including workflow optimizations, technology enhancements, and performance tracking. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism in all administrative support functions. Lastly, you will work closely with senior leadership to align the team’s objectives with broader group goals. This position requires working New York business hours.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Basic qualifications:

• The qualities of a results-driven leader with an exceptional background in managing high-performing administrative or operations teams, preferably in a global, fast-paced environment
• At least 7 years of relevant experience, including people management and direct stakeholder interaction
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and drive proactive solutions
• Excellent business acumen, a strategic mindset, and the ability to build relationships across geographies and cultures
• A bachelor’s degree, along with proven mastery of Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook and Excel)
  
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/MgExeAscMay25

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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.