Sales and Relationship Management Associate (London)

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a detail-oriented, proactive, and creative collaborator with well-developed communication and project management skills to join its Investor Relations team. This role offers the chance to help develop and maintain relationships with clients and prospects, promote the firm's range of investment capabilities, and be part of a collegial working environment. The person in this role will report directly to one of the firm's relationship managers (RMs) while working closely with other members of Investor Relations, and the role also offers meaningful opportunities for professional development and engagement with some of the firm's core, high-level commercial decision-making.

What you’ll do day-to-day Work with RMs to cultivate relationships. Provide timely and accurate responses to inbound requests. Keep investors informed about firm and strategy developments. Maintain the data and operational infrastructure behind these efforts. Play an important role in the management of longer-term projects, including designing and maintaining robust product development and prospecting processes, while coordinating with members of Investor Relations and other groups.

Become well-versed in financial concepts, capital markets, and the firm's investment capabilities while developing a deep understanding of our clients and prospects, their businesses, and their relationships with the firm. What we’re looking for An undergraduate degree, a record of academic and professional achievement, and two to five years of experience in a related field. We welcome applicants with experience in corporate strategy, business development, and management consulting.

A curiosity about financial markets and a willingness to develop an understanding of financial concepts and terminology. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and keen attention to detail. A process-oriented mindset, the ability to execute short-term tasks while managing long-term projects effectively, and the desire to work as part of a team. The ability to work effectively with colleagues of varying seniorities both within and outside one's own team.

A commercial mindset, a desire to grow professionally, and the ability to thrive in a rigorous and collaborative environment.