Analyst/Senior Analyst – Data Analytics (Corporate Actions) – Financial Research

Analyst/Senior Analyst – Data Analytics (Corporate Actions) –
Financial Research

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology
development firm with more than $85 billion in investment capital as
of December 1, 2025, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international
reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk
management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a
significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide
range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and
developing economies.

We are looking for candidates to join the Data Analytics team within our
Financial Research group based in Hyderabad. The team partners closely
with teams across Financial Research, as well as with Front Office and
Technology functions, to manage critical data processes and deliver
structured analytical support across the firm’s quantitative and
discretionary investment strategies.

WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
In this role, you will track and maintain corporate actions for companies
across global markets. You will analyze and quantify the impact of
corporate actions on stock prices, with a focus on key event dates and
terms of the corporate actions. You will ensure data accuracy by
validating inputs across multiple sources. You will create value-added
analyses and reports that directly support trading and investment
decision-making. You will interact closely with trading desks and
technology teams to deliver timely and reliable corporate actions data

used in real-time trading and research workflows. You will work
independently with global teams, identify opportunities to improve
processes, and drive efficiency enhancements. You will also collaborate
with and support talented colleagues, contributing through mentoring
and knowledge sharing.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate should hold-
Basic qualifications:

⎯ A Master’s degree in Finance or an equivalent discipline, with 1–
2.5 years of relevant experience in financial research, data
analysis, or corporate actions processing
⎯ Demonstrated working knowledge of corporate actions and a clear
understanding of how corporate actions impact market prices

⎯ The ability to be detail-oriented and capable of handling market-
sensitive corporate actions data with accuracy and sound

judgment
⎯ An interest in finance, along with a demonstrated analytical
mindset and the ability to synthesize information effectively
⎯ Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate
the ability to work independently with a high level of accountability
⎯ Robust proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data
analysis techniques, and basic Unix/Linux environments

Preferred Qualifications:
⎯ Familiarity with data vendor products like Bloomberg, S&P Capital
IQ (CapIQ), Reuters, ICE particularly for corporate actions and
reference data
⎯ Familiarity with SQL, python, automation, AI tools

We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart
their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn
about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative.

The firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working
environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further
information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data
will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment
matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion,
pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran
status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other
protected class.