Executive Assistant - Senior Support (Non-Traditional, 6-Month Assignment)

The D. E. Shaw Group
The D. E. Shaw Group

Administration, Customer Service

New York, NY, USA

Posted on Oct 16, 2026

What you’ll do day-to-day

Your responsibilities will evolve as you gain familiarity with the firm and its executives. Core duties:

  • Manage complex schedules, coordinate detail-sensitive meetings, organize travel logistics, and serve as a liaison with internal groups and external partners.
  • Support key projects and operational needs while building expertise in the firm’s workflows, tools, and expectations.
  • Work closely with EA team leadership and managers, learning principal preferences and team dynamics before taking on independent coverage assignments.