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  • 500 - 1,000 employees

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What it Does: D.E. Shaw India operates as an investment manager and provides discretionary management services to institutional investors globally. It primarily invests in Indian equities, fixed income securities, and derivatives to generate returns for its clients across various asset classes, including equity, fixed income, and currency markets.
 
Mission: D.E. Shaw India aims to build a firm that is a world-class investment manager focused on providing superior risk-adjusted returns to its investors. Its goal is to be the leading global provider of sustainable and innovative alternatives to traditional investments.
 
Size and Presence: D.E. Shaw India employs more than 1,000 people worldwide, including more than 50 in India. The New York-based firm has offices in locations including London, Hong Kong, and Bangalore.
 
Best Known For: D.E. Shaw India is best known for its equity research, which focuses on India's consumer and industrial sectors. The Company also provides investment banking services, including corporate finance, debt capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions.
 
The Good Bits: D.E. Shaw's India team is focused on helping domestic investors take advantage of opportunities within India's growing economy while also providing foreign investors access to one of the most exciting emerging markets in the world.
 
The Not So Good Bits: You may be working for longer hours, depending on the job. The work comes with a few technical challenges and the work can become monotonous.

The D.E.Shaw Story

The Company was established in 2009 and is a subsidiary of D.E. Shaw & Co., a US-based investment firm founded by David E. Shaw, one of the world's leading quantitative investors. It has headquarters in Mumbai and offices in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Since its inception, the Company has been focused on investing in the Indian market, making it one of the first foreign investors to enter India after the economic liberalization in 1991.

The firm has made several investments in technology companies such as Zomato, Snapdeal, and Ola Cabs, among others. D.E. Shaw India has raised approximately $1 billion in capital from investors across the globe to invest in long-term investment opportunities in India across asset classes such as equities, debt, and commodities.

Culture and Vibe

The company culture is based on three core values:

  • Collaboration – They believe that collaboration drives creativity and innovation. When people come together to solve problems, great things happen.
  • Integrity – They expect their team members to be honest and ethical in all aspects of their work. They do not tolerate anything less than complete honesty from each other.
  • Innovation – They believe that their success depends on constantly challenging themselves to find better ways of doing things.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process consists of two rounds. The first round is called the preliminary round, and it has three stages, namely written tests, group discussions and personal interviews. The second round is called the main round, where candidates are selected based on their performance in the written exam, group discussion and personal interview.

In each stage, a candidate has to score minimum qualifying marks to move to the next stage of the selection process.

Career Prospects

D.E. Shaw India offers world-class career opportunities for professionals at all levels who want to work in a challenging environment with an entrepreneurial spirit and excellent learning opportunities. The team consists of some of the brightest minds in the world who have been working together for over 25 years and have achieved considerable success in their careers to date.

The employees have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in finance, technology, and other disciplines as they develop their careers.

Remuneration

The average annual salary for a fresh graduate at D.E. Shaw India is INR 1,27,000. It offers a monthly salary package between INR 6,00,000 to 20,00,000 depending on the qualifications and experience of an applicant.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • Sick Days
  • Vacation & Paid Time Off

Social Contributions

D.E. Shaw India is committed to participating in social initiatives that address local and regional issues. It is a major sponsor of the Akshay Patra Foundation, which provides mid-day meals to over 1 million children daily across India. The Company is also a supporter of Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) through its sponsorship program, enabling DAIS students to attend after-school activities and programs at no cost to their families.

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  • India, Hyderabad
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