Arbitrage Research Summer Analyst - Python & Data

AQR Capital Management; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

AQR Arbitrage is seeking an exceptionally talented student to join our team as an Arbitrage Research Summer Analyst. You will work with our portfolio management team across merger arbitrage, convertible arbitrage and event-driven portfolios, from research to ideas and risk management.

As an Arbitrage Research Summer Analyst, you will learn academic theory related to arbitrage, construct datasets, perform statistical and economic analysis, and build tools to streamline portfolio management

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving, quantitative, and programming skills (Python preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and vigorous attention to detail.
• Work ethic and eagerness to learn in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment.
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and keep track of a variety of deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Learn academic theory related to arbitrage and event-driven strategies.
• Construct unique datasets to be used in novel investment strategy research.
• Perform statistical and economic analysis to test hypotheses and uncover insights.
• Build tools to enhance and streamline portfolio management processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Quantitative

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Python

Job description

AQR Arbitrage is seeking an exceptionally talented student to join our team as an Arbitrage Research Summer Analyst. You will work with our portfolio management team across merger arbitrage, convertible arbitrage and event-driven portfolios, from research to ideas and risk management.

As an Arbitrage Research Summer Analyst, you will learn academic theory related to arbitrage, construct datasets, perform statistical and economic analysis, and build tools to streamline portfolio management