“We are a place that wants to make every one of our colleagues better using AI. Once you give them the tools, they will discover things to do with them that you never imagined.”— Michael Levi, co-head of our COO group Michael recently spoke about AI use at the D. E. Shaw group during Anthropic's “Claude for Financial Services” event. The panel was moderated by Jonathan Pelosi and fellow speakers were Lloyd Hilton, Frode Omholt, CFA, and Don Vu. To watch the full session, visit https://lnkd.in/eJUByrYg. #deshawgroup
About us
The D. E. Shaw group is trusted by investors across the world to manage their assets by seeking the optimal balance of risk and reward. While we’re known as a pioneer in quantitative investing, we also have considerable expertise in areas that involve fundamental analysis or portfolio manager discretion. We use a combination of quantitative and qualitative tools to uncover independent, hard-to-find sources of return across global public and private markets. Founded in 1988 over a small bookstore in downtown New York City, the D. E. Shaw group began with six employees and $28 million in capital and quickly became a pioneer in computational finance. In the early days of exposed pipes and extension cords, tripping on a cable could take out our whole trading system. Today, the firm has more than 2,500 people around the globe and an institutional-grade (and trip-proof) infrastructure, but we still value creativity, entrepreneurship, and the spirit of discovery. If you’re an intellectually adventurous person who loves to collaborate on challenging and rewarding projects, we encourage you to apply. Visit our Careers page at https://www.deshaw.com/careers to learn more. This profile and any links posted through this profile (together, the “Content”) are provided for your information only and do not convey investment advice or an offer of any type with respect to any securities or other financial products. The D. E. Shaw group does not endorse any information or beliefs discussed in any links posted through this profile and makes no representation as to the accuracy or adequacy of the Content. The Content has not been updated for any information that may have changed since publication. No assurances can be given that any aims, assumptions, or expectations expressed or implied in the Content were or will be realized, or that the activities described have continued or will continue at all or in the same manner as described.
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https://www.deshaw.com/
External link for The D. E. Shaw Group
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- global investment and technology development
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New York, NY 10001, US
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Updates
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We had a wonderful time at this year’s [ICML] Int'l Conference on Machine Learning in Vancouver! It was great to meet with researchers and academics to learn about their latest innovations in machine learning. A warm thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to chat. Discover how we integrate academic thinking into our work: https://lnkd.in/egaCRQQ2 #deshawgroup
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“We want your advice, your input, your thoughts to really move forward.” Explore how our Business Operations interns use teamwork, creative thinking, and technology to help advance the firm’s processes. To learn more and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eUCRHZgY #deshawgroup #deshawinternships
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“Feeling the importance of how much technology permeates has been really interesting and really rewarding.” Discover how our Systematic Investing interns bridge academic rigor and real-world application to drive innovative projects. To learn more and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/enpPT-ma #deshawgroup #deshawinternships
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Welcome, interns! The students in our 2025 class represent 24 schools, speak 23 languages, and have backgrounds as varied as their interests—music-making, swimming, inventing, and reading, to name a few. We asked interns past and present to share books they’ve recently enjoyed. The collected list spans genres, themes, and voices. We’re glad you’re here, and we can’t wait to learn from each other. #deshawgroup #deshawinternships
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As part of our Talks@DESCO series, we recently hosted Nobel Prize winner Dr. Claudia Goldin for a discussion and Q&A session moderated by Thomas Barnet-Lamb, a Managing Director in our Systematic Futures group. The conversation touched on topics such as Dr. Goldin’s contributions to economic history and her vision for how the field might evolve. Thanks to Dr. Goldin for her thought-provoking insights, and to our colleagues for sparking a lively discussion. #deshawgroup
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Edwin Jager, a member of our Executive Committee, spoke on the “Alternatives as Pillars of Multi-Asset Management” panel at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference, along with Jeff Aronson, Oscar Fahlgren, Robyn Grew, and Anthony Yoseloff. To watch the full session, visit https://lnkd.in/eEDiPPFV. #deshawgroup
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We love the spirit of collaboration that propels us! D. E. Shaw India Private Limited https://lnkd.in/eejbib6H
Our firm’s culture is shaped by our people. Hear from our colleagues about how mutual respect, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous growth define our experience at the firm. #deshawindia #LifeAtDESIS
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How can you harness the best of Python and Java in a single environment? With PJRmi, our open-source software tool, developers can write applications that blend Python's flexibility with Java's performance, using each language where it makes the most sense. Our latest piece explores the design principles behind this integrated programming experience, implementation details, and practical workflows. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eceUek7m #deshawgroup
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Congratulations to DESRI!
We’re excited to announce that DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is now an independent company. This transition marks a significant milestone in our journey as a leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects across the U.S. We want to express our gratitude to The D. E. Shaw Group for their support and partnership since our founding in 2011. Their commitment to innovation has been instrumental in helping us achieve the remarkable growth we’re celebrating today. With over 11 gigawatts of contracted capacity, including 8+ GW operating or in-construction, and more than 70+ renewable energy projects across 22 states, we’re proud of the impact we’ve made and what the future holds for our ~250-person team. We’re excited to expand our portfolio of renewable energy projects, creating lasting environmental and economic value for communities across the U.S. With power demand surging across the country, our team is thrilled to continue to bring cost-effective and reliable energy and capacity to the grid, fast. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far. We’re excited for what’s next!
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