D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm Reviews

Pros

Good Company and good people to work with

Cons

Limited resource which makes work life little hectic

Pros

Your cow worker will be very kind and supportive.

Cons

There will be times when the work is tough,but remember to stay focused

Pros

Relaxed work environment for an investment firm Staff are bright, interesting and generally kind people Pay is very generous relative to most industries (not sure about relative to other hedge funds)

Cons

Work is pretty meaningless - if you seek a sense of purpose in your work, this probably isn't your industry As of a few years ago, investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion was poor Perspective of leadership was over-focused on finding "smart" people rather than developing people and team

Pros

Intelligent people, nice office, nice perks (nap pods, treadmill desks, etc) Great culture and food offerings

Cons

Pay is slightly below market

Pros

Good salary, great benefits but greater people.

Cons

None specificly, I am satisfied.

Pros

Good culture. Flexible working hours and good people.

Cons

The return of portfolio is not good compared with competitors. Too much advertisement while new people comes in only to find limited job duty and lower pay compared with competitors. Many people leave.

Pros

Great collegiate environment with interesting work and caring coworkers. A firm culture of excellence pushes you to be the best you can be.

Cons

Depending on the position, work hours can be lengthy and not as structured as a 9-6 position. Most people are very work focused and can be seen as workaholics.

Pros

Great working environment and great culture. It is the idea job I can expect.

Cons

Horrible AC temperature and the special snacks are not available for the holiday weeks.

Pros

The company is as close to a meritocracy as I've experienced in my professional life--a good idea is a good idea regardless of who is recommending it.

Cons

Some people find the rigorous approach to problem-solving to be onerous and overly tedious. Anyone who's not detail oriented will not enjoy working here.