Analyst/Senior Analyst - Private Credit Operations & Reporting (Financial Operations)

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a highly resourceful, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to join its new operations team supporting the firm’s private credit business in Hyderabad, or Gurugram, India, which focuses on private, less liquid, and stressed and distressed corporate credit and equity opportunities globally. This team will be responsible for designing and implementing processes and controls to support a growing business, as well as driving strategic projects and initiatives. This role offers the chance to contribute to a new team at ground level, work with senior leaders at the firm, and assume considerable responsibility in an engaging and inclusive work environment. This position will initially be an individual contributor role, with the potential to assume people management responsibilities in the future based on business needs and candidate interest.

Responsibilities:
In this role, you will review and reconcile trade bookings across private credit instruments, ensure all entries comply with internal booking policies and accounting standards. You will investigate and resolve any discrepancies identified across internal systems or with external data sources. Additionally, you will liaise with Front Office and Operations teams to resolve trade discrepancies, while developing subject matter expertise in internal booking systems and workflows. You will collaborate with the Private Credit Asset Management team and other internal stakeholders to manage projects focused on enhancing efficiency, scalability, and stakeholder service. You will also document and improve critical operational processes, manage the transition of key activities to Private Credit Operations and Reporting, and facilitate technology or data projects with a dedicated technology team. You will coordinate and execute reporting workstreams — including track records, transaction histories, and performance reporting — across multiple teams. You will develop a deep understanding of the firm’s private credit activities, and a broad view of how the business, support, and technology teams interact, while working closely with departments such as Investor Relations, Risk, and Finance and Operations. Furthermore, you will act as the primary point of contact for trading desk inquiries, supporting and coordinating post-trade operations across multiple asset classes and strategies. You will oversee the full trade lifecycle from execution through settlement, ensure accurate and timely processing of all trade events. Lastly, you will coordinate closely with Front Office, Back Office, and external counterparties to promptly address and resolve any operational, settlement, or reconciliation issues that arise throughout the process.

Who we're looking for:
The ideal candidate should hold-
Basic qualifications:
A postgraduate degree and 1 to 2 years of experience in project management, fund operations, or middle/back-office roles within the financial services sector
Good understanding of trade lifecycle operations, including trade capture, P&L, security master, and settlement processes
Exceptional communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail, with a keen desire to grow and take ownership in a dynamic setting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
Preferred qualifications:
Prior experience supporting credit, private funds, or alternative investments
Experience managing Front Office inquiries and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders to resolve operational issues
Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) or experience with process automation