Rotational Associates Program

United States March 12, 2026 Proprietary Careers Portal
The D. E. Shaw group seeks talented, intellectually curious individuals to join our Rotational Associates Program. Rotational associates collaborate on challenging, meaningful projects while rotating through three departments over the course of 12 months at the firm. The program is designed to provide associates with broad exposure to the firm’s activities while they receive coaching and mentoring in key areas including financial modeling, project management, and quantitative and qualitative research from accomplished colleagues with wide-ranging academic, professional, and personal backgrounds. Associates have gone on to manage investment portfolios and make other significant contributions at the firm. This program offers the opportunity to be part of a collegial, collaborative, and engaging working environment.
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How to Get Hired at D. E. Shaw

  • D. E. Shaw is one of the most selective quantitative firms in the world — prepare for a multi-stage process including a HackerRank assessment, phone screens, and a full-day 'superday' of on-site interviews
  • The firm values interdisciplinary talent — backgrounds in computer science, physics, mathematics, biology, and engineering are actively sought, not just traditional finance experience
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