Fundamental Research Analyst Intern (New York)

The D. E. Shaw group seeks talented individuals with unique perspectives to join the firm as fundamental research analyst interns. Research analysts are vital to the firm’s fundamental investing groups, which conduct in-depth research on companies and industries to identify investment opportunities. Analyst interns may have a passion for investing, but they may also be new to the field and interested in solving complex, multifaceted problems in a collaborative and engaging work environment. This is a ten-week program that will take place in New York and is expected to run from June to August 2027.

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What you’ll do day-to-day

• Research, analyze, and perform due diligence on specific companies and industry sectors to help the team assess potential investments.

• Stay up to date on current news and trends, read company reports, and analyze data from a variety of traditional and alternative sources.

Who we’re looking for

• Candidates with keen critical thinking skills who have a demonstrated interest in financial markets, researching companies, and analyzing stocks (e.g., through involvement with investing or finance clubs/internships, economic research experience, or stock pitch or other academic competitions).

• Applicants with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to analyze new investment ideas while also contributing ideas of their own.

• We welcome applicants currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree program in any field of study; no previous finance experience is necessary.

• The position offers a monthly base salary of $25,000, overtime pay, a sign-on bonus of $10,000, travel coverage to and from the internship, and choice of furnished summer housing or a $10,000 housing allowance. It also includes a $3,300 stipend for self-study materials and a $4,000 stipend for personal technology equipment. If you have any questions about the compensation, please ask one of our recruiters.