Portfolio Implementation Analyst — Quant-Driven Investing

AQR Capital Management; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AQR Capital Management in Greenwich, Connecticut is seeking a Portfolio Implementation Analyst to join its Portfolio Implementation team. This role involves optimizing portfolios, analyzing performance drivers, and collaborating with senior investment professionals.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree from a top institution and have strong programming skills. The position offers a salary range of $140,000 to $160,000, along with comprehensive benefits and potential discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in the financial industry, preferably in a quantitative environment.
• Strong technical aptitude in programming languages and SQL.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Optimize portfolios based on model views and market frictions.
• Analyze portfolio characteristics and attribute performance drivers.
• Coordinate design and automation projects for the portfolio management workflow.

Skills

Programming languages (Python, MATLAB, R, SQL)

Problem solving

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, quantitative or scientific discipline

Job description

AQR Capital Management in Greenwich, Connecticut is seeking a Portfolio Implementation Analyst to join its Portfolio Implementation team. This role involves optimizing portfolios, analyzing performance drivers, and collaborating with senior investment professionals.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree from a top institution and have strong programming skills. The position offers a salary range of $140,000 to $160,000, along with comprehensive benefits and potential discretionary bonuses.