Business Development Associate

AQR Capital Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AQR, a global investment firm, seeks a capable Business Development Associate to support senior team members in building investor relationships and deepening product knowledge. You will update marketing materials and coordinate distribution of white papers, webinars, and analysis.

You will ensure timely responses to RFIs/RFPs, liaise with portfolio managers to keep high-quality presentations, and coordinate investor meetings, including efforts in the Middle East and with Sovereign Wealth Funds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Economics, Finance, Business, Science, Quantitative, or Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant post-undergraduate experience.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to senior members of the Business Development team to build and deepen investor relationships
• Develop strong AQR product and asset class knowledge
• Update marketing materials and coordinate the distribution of white papers, webinars, and analysis
• Ensure completion of Requests for Proposal/Information and Due Diligence Questionnaires
• Interact with portfolio managers to maintain high-quality presentation materials
• Act as a point of contact for existing investors and coordinate responses to inquiries
• Coordinate client meetings and conference calls
• Assist the MD in the development and execution of sales strategies in the Middle East and for Sovereign Wealth Funds
• Cover a meaningful amount of the Tier 2 and 3 client base within the first 18 months

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Investment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Business/Science/Quantitative/Engineering

Job description

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to senior members of the Business Development team to build and deepen investor relationships
• Develop strong AQR product and asset class knowledge
• Update marketing materials and coordinate the distribution of white papers, webinars, and analysis
• Ensure completion of Requests for Proposal/Information and Due Diligence Questionnaires
• Interact with portfolio managers to maintain high-quality presentation materials
• Act as a point of contact for existing investors and coordinate responses to inquiries
• Coordinate client meetings and conference calls
• Assist the MD in the development and execution of sales strategies in the Middle East and for Sovereign Wealth Funds
• Cover a meaningful amount of the Tier 2 and 3 client base within the first 18 months

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Science, Quantitative, or Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant post-undergraduate experience in professional services, financial services, or investment management
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s Degree
• Arabic language proficiency