Strategy and Business Development
London

The D. E. Shaw group seeks motivated, intellectually curious students to join the firm’s Investor Relations (IR) team as interns. This team plays a pivotal role in supporting current and prospective investors by providing insight into the operational workings of the firm and its funds. IR interns collaborate with a global team of investor relations professionals to learn about the firm’s investment strategies, products, and clients in a collegial work environment. This is a ten-week program that is expected to run from June to August 2027.

What you’ll do day-to-day

Take on projects that require rigorous analytical thinking and creative problem solving.
Responsibilities may include helping enhance various communication efforts, conducting prospect- and investor-focused research, participating in brainstorming sessions with colleagues, or attending meetings with investors.

Who we’re looking for
An impressive record of academic achievement with demonstrated intellectual curiosity and keen analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a structured approach to solving problems and driving projects forward, and exceptional attention to detail.
A client-focused approach, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Curiosity to learn more about corporate strategy, capital markets, or the economy.
Experience with consulting, venture capital, economic research, or product management/strategy through clubs or internships is a plus but not required.
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.

The D. E. Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D. E. Shaw group maintains offices, to other D. E. Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D. E. Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D. E. Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

The D. E. Shaw group will use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of personal information (including appropriate technical measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such information) and will retain such data as required by applicable law or regulation. Candidates have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information in accordance with applicable law; any such request should be submitted to recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com. Candidates who have submitted a resume to the D. E. Shaw group and do not wish to proceed with their applications should email cvwithdraw@deshaw.com. Personal information of candidates who have been the subject of background checks may have been transferred in accordance with applicable regulations, and any concerns with such transfers should be submitted to backgroundcheck-inquiries@deshaw.com.

The D. E. Shaw group may retain candidates’ information for prospective recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates for employment opportunities and for organizing events with prospective candidates, in accordance with our internal data retention procedures. Candidates who do not agree to such future use should email recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com.

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