D. E. Shaw
DESIM Technical Strategist Associate
$150K–$250K
New York, NY · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, finance, or economics; an advanced degree is a plus.
About the job
Conduct quantitative research and portfolio analysis to develop and improve investment products and strategies, and explain findings to investment teams, investors, and clients.
What you'll do
- Develop and customize investment products through quantitative analysis and portfolio design; enhance existing strategies.
- Analyze portfolios and risks to identify weaknesses, concentration risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Communicate technical findings and support investor and client engagements, including presentations and responses to technical questions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, finance, or economics.
- Basic programming in Python (or similar languages) and interest in writing well-structured, testable, and maintainable code.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex ideas to varied audiences.
- Analytical, curious, and innovative mindset; attention to detail, systematic problem-solving, and interest in financial markets.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree.
- Proficiency with numerical and statistical methods.
Pay
USD $150,000 to $250,000 base salary
Tools
Python
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