About AQR Capital India AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998. At AQR India, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We re determined to know what makes financial markets tick - and we ll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation. Your Role Design and assemble source data sets for the systems and processes used in the control framework related to portfolio and trading management Create functional requirements, specifications, and designs for software solutions that are used in these control processes Perform quantitative analysis on and calculate inputs into the control processes Partnering with software engineers to develop software, as well as perform your own engineering to craft solutions Coordinate data and system interrelationships with other teams, departments and external parties Function as an integrator between business needs and technology solutions What You ll Bring B.A. or B.S (Math, Science, and Finance focuses helpful) and a minimum of 3-6 years professional experience Knowledge of both investment management industry and business process Strong finance fundamentals and knowledge of financial markets Thorough understanding of computer programming and data manipulation, programming skills are helpful Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, the Bloomberg Terminal, and Tableau Experience with investment guideline monitoring tools and systems for monitoring position limits is a significant plus Who You Are Intelligent, energetic and goal-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and exercise sound judgment Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to confidently collaborate with various departments within the firm A self-starter with the ability to follow through and complete tasks in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment Digest complex concepts into clear and concise recommendations and actions Enjoy solving complex problems and taking on challenges Excited by continuous improvements and learning
About AQR Capital Management Job description: The Team Our software engineers are responsible for designing and implementing proprietary systems and tools that drive the quantitative strategy research and implementation that powers AQR. Our development teams are small, motivated, and highly productive. Collaborating side-by-side with researchers and portfolio analysts, you will become intimately familiar with the investment philosophy which drives AQR. Your Role You will be a part of the Enterprise Engineering team, which is responsible for design and development of foundational software infrastructure utilized by applications throughout AQR, including: Enterprise Cloud Platform Common Data Platform Enterprise Messaging Platform Role Based Entitlements System Application Monitoring and Alerting Application Configuration Management Workflows These foundational services are part of a larger project that streamlines the entire SDLC from project inception through to production and post-production. We build and maintain common development tools and libraries that are implemented in Java, C#, Python and Go. The libraries provide business applications with core functionalities needed to build any application within our environment. In addition, we provide standardized cloud-based runtime platform with necessary tooling for all AQR applications. Our team is also responsible for building common business services which are critical for functioning of overall AQR business. We also work with other development teams to ensure that these standardized technologies are adapted across AQR. What You ll Bring Bachelor s/master s degree in computer science or a related field. 2+ years of professional experience in software application development. Expertise in writing clean, modular, and maintainable code. Familiarity with AI tools such as Amazon Q, Claude Code, Goose, Open Hands, etc. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins and Git. Experience with SQL databases. Experience with testing frameworks to ensure code quality. Excellent coding, debugging, and analytical skills. Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to contribute to existing products and take initiative in developing proof-of-concepts (POCs) as needed. Experience working with complex projects through the software development lifecycle. Experience working in a geographically spread-out team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Hands on programming experience with mastery over at least one programming language: Java, Python, C#, GO, and Angular. Experience with multiple languages is a plus. Who You Are You possess thoughtfulness, making you an ideal fit for a collaborative and team-focused environment. You are industrious and keen to learn in a fast-moving and innovative setting. You uphold principles of intellectual honesty, transparency, and openness. You love solving problems of large-scale technology.
Trading Systems - Trade Analytics Developer AQR Capital AQR is a global investment firm that merges financial theory with practical application. We aim to deliver concrete, long-term results by filtering out market noise to identify and isolate the most critical factors. By rigorously testing our ideas, we have become leaders in alternative strategies and innovators in traditional portfolio management since 1998. At AQR India, our employees share a spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty, and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We are determined to understand what makes financial markets tick, questioning every assumption and embracing collaboration. We believe that transparency and openness to new ideas lead to innovation. The Team Our software engineers design and implement proprietary systems and tools that drive the quantitative strategy research and implementation powering AQR. Our development teams are small, motivated, and highly productive. Working closely with researchers and portfolio analysts, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the investment philosophy that drives AQR. Your Role Develop, maintain, and support the firms trading analytics systems. Collaborate with internal development teams to meet trading requirements and deliver solutions. Participate in global calls and engage in engineering affairs to stay aligned with general development initiatives and technology strategy. Who You Are Hold a BE/MS degree in Computer Science or a related field from a top school. Have 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in the front office trading area. Experienced with complex projects throughout the software development lifecycle. Skilled in working and collaborating with global and distributed teams. Possess outstanding coding, debugging, and analytical skills, with a strong focus on testing and test automation. Proficient in Python programming, Data Processing and Spark. Experienced in Database programming (SQL) Knowledgeable in a broad spectrum of data technologies, including AWS Data Storage Stack and Cloud technologies. Have business knowledge of financial instruments, market microstructure, trade lifecycle, risk identification, and mitigation (a plus). At AQR, we believe that the next innovation to transform our business could come from anyone. Expect to be recognized not only for your diligence and hard work today but also for your vision for tomorrow. We are mathematicians, computer scientists, engineers, and artists, passionate about advancing financial management for our clients.
About AQR Capital India AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998. At AQR India, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We re determined to know what makes financial markets tick - and we ll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration, and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation. We are currently seeking a detail oriented and analytical individual with strong organization, testing, and writing skills, with two to five years compliance experience to join our Compliance Department. Your Role Provide support for compliance reviews and other regulatory-related requirements, including: Coordinate with internal teams in connection with requests for information/documentation, Perform preliminary review and testing of information/documentation collected, and Maintain organizational framework, including tracking status of requests, document submission, review and approval process, etc. Assist with ad hoc projects What You ll Bring A BA or BS and a minimum of three to five years of related experience in compliance testing and/or audit, preferably in the financial services industry Ability to work independently as well as within a team Knowledge of the U.S. federal securities and commodities laws, rules and regulations including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Commodity Exchange Act. Who You Are Intelligent, energetic and goal-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to confidently collaborate with various departments across the firm Highly-organized and detail oriented Proficient in Microsoft Office suite A self-starter with the ability to see tasks through to completion in a highly intellectual and collaborative environment
About AQR Capital Management AQR takes a systematic, research-driven approach, applying quantitative tools to process fundamental information and manage risk. Our clients include institutional investors, such as pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as financial advisors. Job description: The Team Technology has long been essential ingredient to our success, and as an associate in quantitative research development team, you will be knee-deep in mission critical challenges that make our investment ideas a reality. Collaborating side by side with researchers and portfolio analysts, you will be responsible for designing and implementing proprietary systems and tools that drive the quantitative strategy research and systematic investing that powers AQR. Your Role As an associate in quantitative research development team, you will build or extend our: Global asset signal, data and risk estimation infrastructure incorporating millions of data points. Intuitive research APIs leveraging cloud computing and cutting-edge visualizations. High-performance historical simulation/back testing engine for vetting new alpha strategies. Bespoke technology solutions that satisfy the needs of specific asset classes and research needs Partner with not only local but also global team of research engineers for successful product delivery What You ll Bring BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Computational Finance, Data Science, or related discipline At least 5+ years of experience as a quantitative developer, preferably in the financial services industry. Outstanding communication, coding, debugging, and analytical skills. Strength in pragmatic design and deploying applications using Linux/Docker/Python. An interest in quantitative finance (no finance / trading experience required). Experience with Python / NumPy / pandas or similar quantitative stack is a plus. Demonstrated contributions to open-source software is also a plus. An aptitude for mathematics, finance and econometrics is desired. Who You Are Mature, thoughtful, and a natural fit for a collaborative, team-oriented culture. Hard-working and eager to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Committed to intellectual integrity, transparency, and openness. Motivated by the transformational effects of technology-at-scale
About AQR Capital Management Job description: The Team Our software engineers are responsible for designing and implementing proprietary systems and tools that drive the quantitative strategy research and implementation that powers AQR. Our development teams are small, motivated, and highly productive. Collaborating side-by-side with researchers and portfolio analysts, you will become intimately familiar with the investment philosophy which drives AQR. Your Role You will be part of our Enterprise Engineering team at AQR, responsible for: Building reusable web libraries and user-facing components for large, complex web applications. Designing and developing browser-based applications for front office trading groups, focusing on data accuracy and performance. Optimizing web applications on both the client side (browser) and server side (web servers) to maximize speed and scalability. Continuously improving web infrastructure to stay current with industry standards What You ll Bring Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Computer Science or a related field. 4+ years of professional experience in software application development. Strong command of browser-based technologies including modern ECMAScript (ES6+), CSS3, and HTML5. Proven hands-on experience with Angular 2+ and a solid understanding of RxJS and observable patterns. Proficiency in at least one backend technology: Java, Python, or .NET. Familiarity with AI productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, or ChatGPT. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins and Git. Knowledge of data visualization libraries such as ag-Grid, Highcharts, or Kendo UI. Strong understanding of user experience (UX) design and data visualization techniques. Familiarity with the full web stack, including browser JavaScript engines, HTTP, web servers, and API performance optimization techniques. Excellent coding, debugging, and analytical skills. Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to contribute to existing products and take initiative in developing proof-of-concepts (POCs) as needed Who You Are You possess thoughtfulness, making you an ideal fit for a collaborative and team-focused environment. You are industrious and keen to learn in a fast-moving and innovative setting. You uphold principles of intellectual honesty, transparency, and openness. You love solving problems of large-scale technology.
About AQR Capital Management AQR is a global investment management firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver superior, long-term results for our clients by seeking to filter out market noise to identify and isolate what matters most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. Underpinning this philosophy is an unrelenting commitment to excellence in technology powering our insights and analysis. This unique combination has made us leaders in alternative and traditional strategies with more than 125 Bn$ of asset under management. Job description: The Team Our Bengaluru office is key component of our global Engineering strategy. Our Software engineers work in research, portfolio implementation, trading, enterprise engineering teams. Quantitative Research Development (QRD) team partners closely with business teams to build the quant models, infrastructure, applications, tools that power our quantitative research and quantitative investment process. Portfolio Implementation team is part of QRD team. Your Role As a Tech Lead in Portfolio Implementation Engineering team you will design and develop - Global asset risk estimation system incorporating large amount of data High-performance historical simulation engine Portfolio construction systems for our quantitative investment strategies Portfolio optimization systems to incorporate real world constraints on research strategies Solutions to implement business processes that rebalance the portfolios based on quantitative models and interface with trading systems to generate orders You will partner with not only local but also global team of engineers and researchers for successful product delivery. You would be expected to lead initiatives both in technology transformation and business driven projects along with significant individual contribution along with guiding and mentoring junior team members. What You ll Bring Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline 10+ years of software development experience Expertise in Java programming language Outstanding coding, debugging, and analytical skills Experience of design and architecture including object-oriented design, distributed systems, cloud native applications and microservices Ability to lead technology initiatives through the development lifecycle s Ability to manage multiple workstreams with task allocation, execution and monitoring Ability to manage teams and guide team members Experience of working with cloud technologies and containers would be a plus Knowledge of other programming languages (Python, C++, Go, Scala) would be a plus Knowledge and experience of Finance is desirable Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Willingness to learn and work on new technologies and domain concepts Who You Are Mature, thoughtful, and a natural fit for a collaborative, team-oriented culture Hard-working and eager to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment Committed to intellectual integrity, transparency, and openness Motivated by the transformational effects of technology-at-scale
About AQR Capital Management Job description: We are seeking a talented Junior Python Developer to join our PI Analytics engineering group and work on a world class PI Analytics platform. The role is based in our Bengaluru, India office. We are seeking a developer with a passion for elegant, efficient software, particularly with respect to modularity, precise data modeling, and clean API design. You will play a crucial role in modernizing the analytics system, leveraging strong Python knowledge and experience with data analytics libraries like Pandas. You should be able to communicate confidently with fellow developers and end users, including US stakeholders. You will have an uncompromising eye for good software architecture and data analytics processes, a deep understanding of software fundamentals, and a track record of project delivery on modern cloud-based, services-oriented platforms. This is a hands-on development role with aggressive, mission-critical delivery schedules. Experience in finance industry is helpful but not required. If you have developed impactful analytics-based systems in any industry, we ll teach you the finance that you need to succeed in our world. The Team PI Analytics Engineering What You ll Bring Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a closely related subject 2 years (or more) of experience developing complex production software systems Strong proficiency in Python programming Experience in Java is a plus Expertise in writing clean, modular, and maintainable code Experience with unit testing frameworks such as pytest to ensure code quality Proficiency with data manipulation libraries such as Pandas Ability to understand and work with legacy code to enhance and optimize existing systems Experience with SQL databases Excellent communication skills for collaborating with US stakeholders and gathering requirements Who You Are A proactive and self-motivated individual A team player with a passion for elegant, efficient software Someone who is eager to learn and grow in the field of software development and data analytics
About AQR Capital Management The Team Technology has long been essential ingredient to our success, and as a Quant Engineer in the Research (Portfolio Implementation) team you will be knee-deep in mission critical challenges that make our investment ideas a reality. Collaborating side by side with researchers and portfolio analysts, you will be responsible for designing and implementing proprietary systems and tools that drive the quantitative strategy research and systematic investing that powers AQR. Your Role As a Senior Quant Engineer in QRD, you will build or extend our: Portfolio Implementation systems leveraging research output, perform optimization with constraints and generate Orders. Microservices leveraging cloud computing and enabling them to run at scale. High-performance historical simulation/back testing engine for trying out various portfolio constraints Bespoke technology solutions that satisfy the needs of specific asset classes and research needs Partner with not only local but also global team of research engineers for successful product delivery What You ll Bring BE/BTech in Computer Science, Computational Finance, Data Science, or related discipline 7+ years of experience as a programmer with expertise in at least one programming language out of Python/Java/C++ Work experience as Java programmer with Python knowledge is highly desirable Ability to design elegant solutions and the ability to translate design into high quality code Good analytical and problem-solving skills Good communication skills An interest in quantitative finance (no finance / trading experience required) Experience with cloud technologies (AWS / Azure / GCP) is a plus Demonstrated contributions to open-source software is also a plus An aptitude for mathematics, finance and econometrics is desired Who You Are Mature, thoughtful, and a natural fit for a collaborative, team-oriented culture Hard-working and eager to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment Committed to intellectual integrity, transparency, and openness Motivated by the transformational effects of technology-at-scale
About AQR Capital Management AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking at past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become leaders in alternative strategies and innovators in traditional portfolio management since 1998. At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty, and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We are determined to know what makes financial markets tick and we will ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation. Your Role We are seeking an exceptionally talented individual to join our Help Desk team within our Engineering group. You will report to the Senior Help Desk lead and will work closely across all departments within AQR. You will: Taking initial telephone or email inquiries and troubleshooting, and managing simple hardware, software, or administrative problems. Installing and configuring hardware, software, and mobile applications. Recognizing and escalating more difficult problems for senior support techs. Supporting the roll-out of new applications and project initiatives. Testing and evaluating new technologies to support business needs. Logging and tracking issues in a ticketing system (Service Now) while managing multiple cases at a time. Providing timely and accurate customer feedback. Following up with clients to ensure the problem is resolved. Documenting processes and procedures for internal and customer facing use. What You will Bring Certification preferred (Microsoft, A+, Network+, etc.) 1-3+ years of experience working in a help desk environment. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts with minimal notice. Available to work regular overtime. Proficiency with Windows, MAC, and iOS environments Excellent oral communication skills Detail oriented to keep updated notes on tickets. Ability to diagnose and resolve basic computer technical issues.
About AQR Capital Management: AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998. At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty, and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We re determined to know what makes financial markets tick - and we ll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas lead to innovation. The Team and Your Role: Join our Client Data Warehouse and Analytics team to enhance and maintain the Client Data Warehouse and Client Analytics platform. This platform provides critical data to Finance, Business Development, and Operations. Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Data Warehouse Specialist with Talend expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a strong understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes. This role requires proficiency in Talend and SSIS, the ability to maintain data infrastructure and platforms, and expertise in SQL. Experience with data modeling and data design is essential. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data warehouse solutions using Talend and SSIS. Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data across various platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver data-driven insights. Model data and transform it to meet business needs. Maintain and upgrade Talend infrastructure and platform. Develop robust data integration jobs using Talend Studio, leveraging its components, connectors, and transformations to manage data ETL processes. Optimize queries in SQL Server or other RDBMS platforms. Integrate Talend with external systems and APIs, including RESTful and SOAP web services, message queues, and file-based integrations. Design efficient data workflows and execute data transformations using Talend. Create CI/CD pipelines and develop custom components using Java in Talend Studio. Document and implement robust testing methodologies to ensure system reliability and performance. Support ad hoc analytics by producing datasets for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant experience in data warehousing and ETL processes. Proficiency in Talend and SSIS. Strong understanding of data modeling and data design. Expertise in SQL programming and query optimization. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Skills: Experience with Python. Experience with cloud-based data solutions. Knowledge of data governance and security best practices. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
About AQR Capital Management Job description: The Team AQR is looking to hire full-time Analysts to join our U.S. Wealth team within the Business Development group. The U.S. Wealth team was created to engage with taxable U.S. investors and their advisors. The group is responsible for education, awareness and managing new and current client relationships for AQR strategies through dedicated coverage to the Family Office community, Registered Investment Advisor community, as well as elite advisors and teams within the major Broker-Dealer segment. Your Role Specific responsibilities vary from team to team within the U.S. Wealth - Business Development group, but generally include some or all of the following: Provide support to senior members of Business Development whose objective is to build and deepen relationships with investors Build and run analysis centered around providing custom solutions for our taxable clients Liaise with members of Business Development and Product Specialist teams to customize marketing and review materials for client and prospect interactions Develop strong AQR product and asset class knowledge and demonstrate interest in the industry Proactively use databases and sales reports to assist senior relationship managers in managing their territories Complete assigned sections of Requests for Proposal/Information and Due Diligence Questionnaires and review in entirety before submission What You ll Bring A Bachelor s degree; concentrations in Economics, Finance or Business High degree of intellectual curiosity High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel Who You Are Hard working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment Well-organized and detail-oriented Self-starter, able to work independently as well as within a team Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Strong oral and written communication skills Knowledge of finance and the investment management industry is highly desirable
About AQR Capital Management AQR takes a systematic, research-driven approach, applying quantitative tools to process fundamental information and manage risk. Our clients include institutional investors, such as pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, single family offices and sovereign wealth funds, as well as financial advisors. About the Team The Specialized Investments Group focuses on situations where laws and regulations have meaningful effects on trading decisions, portfolio design and the choice of investment vehicles. The team oversees the design, implementation and day-to-day portfolio management of tax aware funds and accounts. The product specialist function is responsible for commercializing the innovations of AQR s research team, as well as for developing the High Net Worth and Family Office distribution channels. AQR s tax aware product portfolio consists of a growing number of tax efficient alternative and traditional investment strategies and of bespoke client solutions that utilize these strategies. Product specialists play a key role in AQR s portfolio management, product development, and enhancement and are involved in many stages of the investment process including new business presentations, new account onboarding, portfolio implementation, performance monitoring and analysis, and portfolio review meetings with clients. Product specialists interact closely with the rest of the firm including research, portfolio management, trading, business development, legal, compliance, risk and marketing. Through this collaboration, product specialists have in-depth knowledge of the strategies they cover and are expected to be in-house experts on their respective products. They are an integral part of initiatives to create, manage, and sell AQR products. Your Role AQR Capital seeks to recruit a junior level product specialist to focus on the firm s Tax Aware product line and Tax Aware solutions. In this role the junior member of the team will partner with senior specialists on producing and sharing customized materials and analytics for internal stakeholders and external clients based on a deep understanding of AQR s Tax Aware product offerings and capabilities. This professional will work in close collaboration with AQR s research, portfolio management and business development teams to ensure proper representation of AQR s Tax Aware products and a high level of client service to investors. AQR teams operate with the highest degree of mutual respect and collaboration. This position is a highly valued position within the firm and of critical importance to AQR s ongoing growth and success. Responsibilities include: Using existing infrastructure (back testers, reporting infrastructure, etc.) to support the team s partnership with business development and clients on providing solutions to client-specific situations Generate summary data for pitch books used by business development in client meetings and conferences Design solutions for specific private wealth clients, including transition from appreciated portfolios, diversification of concentrated risks, optimal asset allocation given client-specific investment goals Produce custom portfolio analysis to support both internal and external requests Maintain and improve on existing infrastructure, often in collaboration with other teams, to maximize efficiency and accuracy of data delivery and to increase data gathering and storage functionality Use knowledge of the underlying strategies to anticipate code maintenance that may be required as strategies evolve over time (new asset classes, new sub-strategies, etc) Identifying weaknesses in existing processes and trends in demands to propose and then implement improvements to existing code or processes used for data management and delivery What You ll Bring Excellent academic credentials in a quantitative or technical discipline At least 2 years of relevant post-undergraduate experience at an investment management, asset management, or consulting firm Understanding and application of investment concepts including portfolio theory Demonstrated experience working with intricate data sets to distill, analyze, and present information based on audience and business objectives A client-first mentality with a high attention to detail and strong sense of ownership Ability to apply practical intuition and common sense in conducting complex data analysis Strong technical aptitude with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, programming skills in Python, and knowledge of SQL, knowledge of XML is a plus Ability to communicate with maturity, credibility, and clarity both verbally and in writing Demonstrated work ethic, competitiveness and tenacity required to achieve top performance Who You Are Well-organized, detail-oriented; able to multi-task and keep track of various deadlines in a fast-paced, high demand environment Confidence to work independently, and engage directly with our US-based business to refine requirements and escalate issues when needed Mature and thoughtful, with the ability to operate in a collaborative, team-oriented culture Highest level of integrity, empathy and character Creative, resourceful, and driven - an intelligent risk taker and someone who does not grow complacent with success Hard-working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, innovative environment
About AQR Capital Management AQR takes a systematic, research-driven approach, applying quantitative tools to process fundamental information and manage risk. Our clients include institutional investors, such as pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as financial advisors. Job description: The Team Our software engineers are responsible for designing and implementing proprietary systems and tools that drive the quantitative strategy research and implementation that powers AQR. Our development teams are small, motivated, and highly productive. Collaborating side-by-side with researchers and portfolio analysts, you will become intimately familiar with the investment philosophy which drives AQR. Your Role You will be a part of the Enterprise Engineering team, which is responsible for design and development of foundational software infrastructure utilized by applications throughout AQR, including: Enterprise Cloud Platform Common Data Platform Enterprise Messaging Platform Role Based Entitlements System Application Monitoring and Alerting Application Configuration Management Workflows These foundational services are part of a larger project that streamlines the entire SDLC from project inception through to production and post-production. We build and maintain common development tools and libraries that are implemented in Java, C#, Python and Go. The libraries provide business applications with core functionalities needed to build any application within our environment. In addition, we provide standardized cloud-based runtime platform with necessary tooling for all AQR applications. Our team is also responsible for building common business services which are critical for functioning of overall AQR business. We also work with other development teams to ensure that these standardized technologies are adapted across AQR. What You will Bring Bachelor s/master s degree in computer science or a related field. 2+ years of professional experience in software application development. Expertise in writing clean, modular, and maintainable code. Familiarity with AI tools such as Amazon Q, Claude Code, Goose, Open Hands, etc. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins and Git. Experience with SQL databases. Experience with testing frameworks to ensure code quality. Excellent coding, debugging, and analytical skills. Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to contribute to existing products and take initiative in developing proof-of-concepts (POCs) as needed. Experience working with complex projects through the software development lifecycle. Experience working in a geographically spread-out team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Hands on programming experience with mastery over at least one programming language: Java, Python, C#, GO, and Angular. Experience with multiple languages is a plus. Who You Are You possess thoughtfulness, making you an ideal fit for a collaborative and team-focused environment. You are industrious and keen to learn in a fast-moving and innovative setting. You uphold principles of intellectual honesty, transparency, and openness. You love solving problems of large-scale technology.
Portfolio Implementation Support Analyst About AQR Capital Management AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998. At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We re determined to know what makes financial markets tick and we ll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration, and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation. About The Team The Portfolio Implementation team is responsible for the construction, optimization, and management of AQR s global asset allocation and stock selection portfolios. Portfolio Implementation works closely with researchers to bring to market new systematic investment strategies and refine existing ones, applying a practical understanding of markets to portfolio management decisions. Portfolio Implementation Analysts manage portfolios across a broad range of investment mandates and across global markets in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. They oversee all portfolio level activities and manage the launch of new investment mandates, coordinating across senior portfolio managers, client relationship managers and key functional groups. Exceptional candidates will quickly gain significant responsibility to shape key aspects of portfolio / strategy construction and implementation. Your Role Our team is looking for an exceptionally talented individual to support the Portfolio Implementation team. In this role, the members of the support team will partner with Portfolio Implementation specialists and assist in the day-to-day operations of portfolio management. These professionals will work in close collaboration with AQR s portfolio management, operations and engineering teams to help ensure that portfolios are managed effectively and accurately and that our infrastructure is functioning as intended. The candidates will be exposed to all aspects of the portfolio management process for our global portfolios and will also become intimately familiar with the financial industry and the investment philosophy which drives AQR. Tasks include: Portfolio Operations: Monitor daily portfolio management workflows and flag any discrepancies or issues Assist in onboarding new accounts, funds strategies by managing operational setup and testing Portfolio monitoring: Analyze portfolio characteristics and attribute performance drivers Enhance portfolio implementation analytics Support client and regulatory reporting needs Collaborate with product teams, business development and client administration to prepare portfolio analyses for clients Process Improvement: Collaborate with team members and developers to identify workflow improvements Help automate recurring reporting and data validation tasks Test and document enhancements to internal tools and systems Enhancing portfolio implementation: Coordinate/participate in design and automation projects for the portfolio management workflow Work on projects with senior portfolio managers, researchers, developers, and traders to improve systematic portfolio management practices What You ll Bring: Bachelor s degree from top academic institution in finance, economics, quantitative or scientific discipline 0 2 years of experience in investment operations, portfolio support, or data-intensive financial roles Familiarity with investment concepts, including portfolio theory Strong technical skills in Excel. Experience with a programming language is preferred Desire to learn and enhance technical skills Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills Excellent communication skills Who You Are Mature and thoughtful, with the ability to operate within a collaborative, team-oriented culture Well-organized, detail-oriented; able to multi-task and keep track of various deadlines Confident to work independently, and engage directly with our US-based business to refine requirements and escalate issues when needed Interested in finance and portfolio management, with a desire to grow in the field Committed to intellectual integrity, with a high degree of ethics Hard working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, innovative environment