The D. E. Shaw group seeks a talented associate to support the preparation of responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) in connection with our institutional asset management business.  The associate will gain exposure to all aspects of the firm's asset management business, including trading, marketing, legal, compliance, and technology infrastructure.  The main areas of responsibility will be drafting, reviewing, and editing responses to RFPs, and coordinating with various groups within the firm to help bring these and other documents to completion.  The position requires superior writing, organizational, and analytical ability; proven editing, proofreading, and project management skills; and an obsessive attention to detail.  Candidates should have a first-rate academic background.  Prior experience in writing RFPs or a familiarity with finance is a plus.  The firm offers full benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to PhDs-RFPWriter@career.deshaw.com.

The D. E. Shaw group is a New York-based global investment and technology development firm with approximately $39 billion in aggregate capital (as of June 1, 2008), an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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To apply, send a resume and cover letter to PhDs-RFPWriter@career.deshaw.com.

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm. Since its organization in 1988, the firm has earned an international reputation for financial innovation, technological leadership, and an extraordinarily distinguished staff. The D. E. Shaw group encompasses a number of closely related entities with approximately 1500 employees, $39 billion in aggregate investment capital, and offices in New York, London, Silicon Valley, Houston, Kansas City, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Hyderabad, India.