D. E. Shaw
Senior Executive Assistant – Executive Support
$175K–$220K
New York, NY · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- At least 12–15 years of work experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in any academic field.
About the job
Provides strategic and administrative support to a senior firm member, helping advance Executive Committee priorities and maintain smooth day-to-day operations.
What you'll do
- Manage calendars, prioritize communications and requests, and liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate travel, meetings, and events, and provide day-to-day administrative support.
- Own ad hoc projects and provide select personal support to align professional and personal commitments.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in any academic field.
- Flexibility, diligence, and strong organizational, analytical, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion.
Nice to have
- Experience in client services or other customer-focused roles.
Pay
$175,000 to $220,000 USD annual base salary
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