Nikita Jaiswal

Nikita Jaiswal is an experienced professional currently serving as a Manager and Project Manager at D. E. Shaw India Private Limited since April 2018. Responsibilities include leading the design and implementation of a competency-based structured interviewing framework and revitalizing the interviewing process to enhance validity and reduce bias. Nikita has successfully managed recruitment for over 21 technical positions, improving candidate experience and efficiency through innovative hiring strategies. Additionally, Nikita has overseen campus hiring initiatives and led multiple projects aimed at enhancing rewards, communication, and collaboration within the organization. Previous roles include Specialist and Intern at D. E. Shaw, as well as Associate Consultant at The Principal Financial Group, where notable achievements included developing automation tools that significantly improved claims processing efficiency. Nikita holds an MBA from the Management Development Institute in Gurgaon and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Nagpur University.