Marketing Communications Associate - External Communications

What you'll do day-to-dayDraft, review, and edit investor-focused communications (e.g., pitch decks, client presentations, RFP responses, due diligence questionnaires) with rigor and precision in support of the firm's current and new investment products.Coordinate with various groups across the firm, including investment teams, Investor Relations, Legal & Compliance, and Financial Operations.Ideate, manage, and implement projects to support the team's technology/GAI initiatives and infrastructure to further its strategic growth.Gain significant exposure to all aspects of the firm's investment products. Who we're looking forA bachelor's degree or higher and at least two to five years of experience in roles requiring impressive project management, organizational, and analytical abilities.Exceptional attention to detail, high standards, and well-developed writing, editing, and proofreading skills.A process-oriented mindset, with the ability to execute short-term tasks while managing long-term projects effectively, and the desire to work as part of a team.Individuals who work effectively with colleagues of varying seniorities both within and outside their team are highly valued.Previous experience in financial services is not required, though the ability to quickly grasp financial concepts and a general interest in financial markets are both advantageous.The expected annual base salary for this position is $135,000 to $185,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.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. 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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 . 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