Manager – Strategic Intelligence Group (Engagement Manager) – Financial Research

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $115 billion in investment capital as of September 1, 2026, 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 a highly motivated and resourceful candidate to join our Strategic Intelligence Team based in Hyderabad and Gurugram. The team manages research projects, connects analysts with a dynamic network of top-tier professionals, and assists the investment team in gaining a deeper understanding of the companies they cover through regular engagements with in-house expert resources and subject-matter experts.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
In this position, your primary responsibility will be to recruit and engage industry professionals and subject-matter experts to support our investment teams' research requirements. You will work closely with our internal research team and investment analysts to understand project objectives and develop targeted recruitment strategies. You will conduct outreach through phone, email, and other sourcing platforms to engage senior executives and industry specialists and encourage them to participate in consultations. You will assess experts' professional backgrounds and relevant experience, address their queries, and build relationships while adhering to the firm's legal and compliance policies. You will manage recruitment pipelines across multiple projects, prioritize time-sensitive requests, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information and navigating complex requests. Beyond day-to-day recruitment, you will be expected to build and maintain relationships with high-value experts, identify opportunities to improve recruitment efficiency, and contribute to process improvements. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with internal technology teams to improve recruitment workflows through automation and AI-enabled tools.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal candidate should hold –
Basic Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Law, Finance, or a related field
4 to 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in expert networks, executive search, specialist recruitment, primary research, client solutions, or other research-driven, client-facing roles.
Robust communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to engage and build relationships with senior professionals and external stakeholders.
Strong sourcing, negotiation, and persuasion skills, with the ability to convert initial outreach into successful engagements.
Ability to manage multiple recruitment pipelines, prioritize competing requests, and deliver within tight timelines.
The ability to thrive in a globally collaborative, metrics-driven, entrepreneurial, and challenging environment
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
High standards of integrity, discretion, accuracy, and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in expert networks, executive search, primary research, or commercial due diligence.
Familiarity with sourcing platforms, professional networking tools, CRM systems, and expert databases.
Experience managing recruitment pipelines and tracking sourcing, outreach, and conversion metrics.
Interest in using AI, automation, and data analytics to improve sourcing and recruitment workflows.
Flexibility to overlap with US working hours, as required.
Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/MgrStratIntFinResOct26
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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.

Work arrangement
Hybrid