| 1.3.12 / job2385 / D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. / Quantitative Analyst New York, NY Compensation: Competitive You can learn more about us and apply online at https://www.deshaw.com/recruit/jobs/Ad/Quantster/Quant The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $29 billion in aggregate investment capital, is looking for exceptionally talented quantitative analysts. “Quants" at the D. E. Shaw group apply mathematical techniques and write software to develop, analyze, and implement statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies. Keen insight and innovation are imperative for creating solutions for trading profitably in markets around the globe. Specific responsibilities range from examining trading data in an effort to increase profitability, decrease risk, and reduce transaction costs to conceiving new trading ideas and devising the simulations needed to test them. Successful quant candidates have traditionally been exceptionally talented students at the top of their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs; a considerable number have also competed successfully in the United States and International Math Olympiads as well as the Putnam Competition. The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than 1,100 employees; approximately $21 billion in investment capital as of October 1, 2011; and offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Since its founding in 1988, the firm has earned an international reputation for financial innovation, technological leadership, and an extraordinarily distinguished staff. 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. |
