D. E. Shaw
Thought Leadership Associate — Hedge Fund Portfolio Strategy
$135K–$185K
New York, NY · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- At least two to five years of relevant experience.
- Education
- A bachelor’s degree or higher.
About the job
Develops investor-facing hedge fund portfolio and market insights, educational materials, and other content to support fundraising and capital retention.
What you'll do
- Source portfolio- and strategy-level insights with Communications, Investor Relations, and investment teams.
- Develop and update strategy summaries and educational content; manage drafting and review of longer-form materials.
- Handle bespoke content requests and help build infrastructure as the function scales.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Proven research, editing, and project management skills, with sound judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience generating alternative investment content in financial markets, investor relations, investment research, or product specialist functions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex investment concepts into clear, accurate, client-ready content.
Pay
$135,000 to $185,000 (base salary)
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