The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $90 billion in investment capital as of March 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 competent content writer for the Corporate Communications team in the firm's office in Hyderabad, India. The content writer will primarily be responsible for composing and editing business/executive content for different business units, including but not limited to Human Capital. The role would also entail creating/editing/proofreading content for the firm's internal and external communications requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
On a day-to-day basis, you will be expected to attend executive meetings, as needed, to capture key discussion points and align content with the business unit's communication objectives. You will be required to collaborate with stakeholders across business units and work closely with Chiefs of Staff to understand business context, priorities, and writing requirements. You will draft, review, and edit high-quality business and executive content, including strategic reports, executive summaries, business proposals, and briefing documents. You will also edit technical content and create polished technology leadership presentations, as required. You will be expected to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive business and executive communications. You will apply the firm's branding and communication guidelines consistently across all content, ensuring alignment in style, tone, formatting, visuals, and overall presentation. You will support the Corporate Communications team in developing and refining content for branding and communication initiatives.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal candidate should hold-
Basic qualifications:
- A master's degree in business administration (or mass communications/English)
- 6 to 9 years of experience in business content writing or academic writing roles
- Excellent communication, multi-stakeholder management, and project management skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Robust analytical and problem-solving aptitude
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to business proposal writing
- A bachelor's degree in mass communications/English
Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/MgrSMCCContWrApr26
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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.
