Contacted about an associate positions at D.E. Shaw (associate in the COO office). Any insights on the firm and opportunity as an exit.

I am currently on track for 6-months to AP designation

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Thank M2, yes after investigating more the position is definitely BO. Decided to give it a pass

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OP DE Shaw as you know is one of the best funds. Jane Street /Bridgewater Level
Def consider it as I am sure your headhunter is considering you for a FO role.

Bezos used to be there too right? WSO might have more info! Gl OP, incredible position to be in.

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Take it! My boss got a job there under the CIO and the perks are incredible...corporate car, education incentives, childcare support....

How was the compensation?

Super hard to get into - they tend to look at standardized tests, GPA, etc. Definitely interview if you get the opp, but understand and read up on the assessment criteria.

Awesome firm. Intellect led. Little bullshit. Very successful with longevity (rare in the industry) and still cutting edge. Real meritocracy. Comp should be high. Unless you want to be a partner this would be excellent move. Making AP doesn’t much get you better exit ops.

DE Shaw is one of those places you pretty much accept without too much hesitation

Am I the only person who will suggest you to think twice?? Associate at Coo office is NOT FO..it’s more BO. Still DE Shaw is an amazing Firm, but you are not the one running the show (aka investing)...wouldn’t say it’s bad or impossible to move to investment side later, but I think you need to fully understand the role and what you are getting yourself into...

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