Investment Analysis
London

The D. E. Shaw group seeks motivated individuals with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement to join the firm as trader/analyst interns. Research analysts and traders are vital to fundamental investing groups, bringing their unique perspectives to the firm’s collegial teams. Interns may have a passion for investing, but they may also be newcomers to the field and simply interested in solving complex, multifaceted problems that are ever-changing and reach far beyond the finance industry. This is a ten-week program that is expected to run from June to August 2027.

What you’ll do day-to-day

Research, analyze, and perform due diligence on specific companies or industries to help the team assess potential investments.
Stay up to date on current news and trends, read company reports, and analyze data from a variety of sources.
Leverage several technological platforms to analyze market data and make qualitative decisions based on those analyses, reflecting the firm’s position at the intersection of finance and technology.

Who we’re looking for
Analytical rigor, impressive critical thinking skills, and a demonstrated interest in financial markets (e.g., through trading or coding competitions; STEM research experience; involvement with investing or finance clubs, internships, or insight programmes; or Olympiad participation).
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to analyze and think through the implications of new investment ideas while also contributing original perspectives.
Current enrollment in a bachelor's or graduate degree program in any field of study; no previous finance experience is necessary. Students who apply to this internship are usually approaching their final year of full-time study.

The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.

The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.

European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), California, Hong Kong, Singapore, or Shanghai candidates should refer to the corresponding linked privacy notice.

The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates’ resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term “personal information” is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass “personal data,” “sensitive personal data,” and “personally identifiable information” and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D. E. Shaw group operates.

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