Researcher – People Analytics

The D. E. Shaw Group

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Job Description

Job Overview

The D. E. Shaw group is seeking a people analytics professional to join its Human Capital Analytics and Products (HCAP) team as a research associate. This role involves leveraging employee data to answer strategic and operational talent questions, providing a collaborative and engaging working environment for team members.

Technical Requirements

Required Skills
  • • data analysis
  • • inferential statistics
  • • social science research methods
  • • report writing
  • • data visualization
Preferred Skills
  • • Python
  • • R
  • • Excel
  • • SQL
  • • generative AI
Experience Level

At least three years of relevant work experience analyzing data in a business setting.

Responsibilities

  • • Conduct internal studies using inferential statistics and social science research methods.
  • • Run analyses with people data and write reports that present insights in a compelling narrative.
  • • Develop visualizations for an executive audience.
  • • Work on a range of people analytics projects related to recruiting and talent management.

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Benefits & Perks

  • • Medical and prescription drug coverage
  • • 401(k) contribution matching
  • • Wellness reimbursement
  • • Family building benefits
  • • Charitable gift match program
  • • Year-end bonus guaranteed in the first year of hire

Additional Information

Location
New York City
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$150,000 to $200,000 annual base salary

About The D. E. Shaw Group

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm founded in 1988 with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of its staff.

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