Senior Specialist / Manager – Talent Acquisition (Talent Partner, Investment Research) – Human Capital

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are looking for an accomplished candidate with a record of academic and professional achievements to be a part of our innovative Talent Acquisition team (Talent Partner, Investment Research) in the firm's India office, based in Hyderabad, Gurugram, or Bengaluru.

WHAT YOU&aposLL DO DAY-TO-DAY :

In this role, you will leverage your hands-on experience in financial modeling and global investment research to evaluate, screen, and interview candidates for investment analyst and research roles. You will provide exhaustive and meaningful feedback summaries for each candidate assessed and propose the candidate to the appropriate business unit. You will also partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand role requirements and design targeted evaluation processes. You will review and assess technical assignments, case studies, and work samples, drawing upon your direct knowledge of best practices in investment research and commentary. Additionally, you will conduct competency-based interviews to assess candidates' technical skills, analytical thinking, business judgment, and cultural fit. You will then synthesize and present candidate evaluations with actionable hiring recommendations. You will also drive improvements in our hiring processes by sharing insights from your practitioner perspective. You will contribute to talent branding initiatives, helping us articulate what makes our investment teams unique. Lastly, you will mentor junior recruiters and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless candidate experience.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR :

Basic qualifications :

• Qualities of an experienced investment research professional, with significant expertise in financial modeling, global investment research, and report writing, who is eager to transition into a talent acquisition role
• An exceptional academic foundation — MBA, CA, CFA, or an equivalent degree in finance
• Professional experience in renowned financial institutions or global investment firms

Preferred qualifications :

Interested candidates can apply through our website :

https : / / www.deshawindia.com / recruit / jobs / Adv / Link / SSMTAIRJuly2025

We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative.

The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https : / / www.deshawindia.com / careers.

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

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Skills Required

Financial Modeling, Report Writing