At Davidson Kempner, forge a career as
diverse and dynamic
as your ambitions.
We bring together exceptional people from different disciplines and backgrounds who are energized by the challenges of navigating complexity.
Careers Spotlight
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Dina Giacin
Vice President, Structured Credit
I had the benefit of covering Davidson Kempner from a sales position in my previous role. I was always impressed with the thoughtfulness of the team and the Firm’s general approach to investing and risk-taking. I viewed the Firm as best-in-class among the clients that the bank covered.
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Peter Chase
Vice President, Long/Short Equity
I’ve learned so much about how the world works since joining Davidson Kempner. The Firm’s size, scale and interconnectedness helps to create a more holistic viewpoint and drives better decision-making.
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Kim Chew
Principal, Sales & Client Service
What I appreciate most about my role is being a brand ambassador for Davidson Kempner and bringing together the smartest minds in a room to strategically help our clients in their efforts to fund their missions.
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Luis Sosa
Operating Principal, Hawthorne
Davidson Kempner has a great reputation in the market of being consistent and even-keeled in its investment approach. For its size, the Firm tends to fly below the radar and I liked that about it.
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Ben Abdoo
Principal, Merger Arbitrage
Davidson Kempner’s highly collaborative environment has been an advantage in generating new investment ideas and ensuring that the whole firm maintains an informational edge. It’s a place where we have all the possible resources at our disposal to support us in gaining conviction about a trade.
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Purvish Shah
Associate, Technology
My advice for new joiners is to embrace DK’s culture. Our colleagues, regardless of their seniority, are approachable and always willing to share their insights. Don’t hesitate to volunteer for new projects or propose ideas that could benefit the Firm.
Join Our Team
Join a firm where your ideas, interests and potential matter.
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What We Look For
We look for people with exceptional critical thinking skills, creativity and innate curiosity—people who embrace diverse viewpoints to calibrate their decisions.
These differentiators make our people successful beyond a specific job at Davidson Kempner—but throughout their journey with us over many years.
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Career Development
By investing in our people, we invest in our future.
Throughout your journey at Davidson Kempner, you will engage with senior leaders across the organization and gain exposure to opportunities that accelerate your growth. From training opportunities to career development programs, we empower you with the resources you need to grow, realize your potential, and develop a long-term career with us.
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Benefits
At Davidson Kempner, we value our employees and their wellbeing.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that covers your health and personal needs. From medical, dental or vision insurance, retirement plans to wellness programs, we support your wellbeing.
“When we’re hiring people, we don’t think about them solely in terms of their current job. We think about their long-term potential, how their role will evolve, what they can grow into.”
Tara Schiff
Managing Director
Chief Administrative Officer
Forge your career with us.