Portfolio Implementation Analyst – Stock Selection

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) plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

AQR Capital Management is looking for a Portfolio Implementation Analyst in Greenwich, Connecticut. The role includes optimizing portfolios, advancing construction frameworks, and analyzing market structures. Candidates should possess a degree in a quantitative field and demonstrate strong programming and problem-solving skills.

The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000, along with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and medical insurance. AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of quantitative or engineering experience.
• Strong technical aptitude with knowledge of programming languages.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Optimize portfolios based on model views and market frictions.
• Advance portfolio construction frameworks through quantitative research.
• Analyze market structure to enhance execution efficiency.

Skills

Programming languages (Python, MATLAB, R)

Quantitative skills (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics)

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Job description

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 specialists work closely with multiple groups across the firm to bring to market new systematic investment strategies and refine existing ones, applying a practical understanding of markets to portfolio management decisions. The team, together with the researchers, shares the responsibility over the investment and risk management of AQR’s portfolios, in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.

Your Role

A successful Portfolio Implementation Analyst will develop deep expertise in global financial markets, financial economics, asset management, and quantitative investing, while gaining a strong understanding of AQR’s systematic investment philosophy. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with senior investment professionals and to gain exposure to the full spectrum of portfolio management activities, including:

• Portfolio Construction: optimize portfolios based on model views, market frictions, and investment guidelines.
• Portfolio Implementation Research: advance the firm’s portfolio construction and optimization frameworks through rigorous quantitative research and innovative methodological improvements.
• Model Research: partner with researchers to implement, refine, and enhance systematic investment signals, ensuring seamless integration of new models into live portfolios.
• Analytics: leverage advanced data analysis to interpret large, complex datasets and uncover insights into portfolio performance, risk exposures, and structural dynamics.
• Trading: analyze market structure and liquidity to model and control trading costs, enhancing execution efficiency across asset classes.
• Financing: optimize financing and clearing strategies while managing cash and collateral portfolios to enhance capital efficiency and overall portfolio returns.

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field
• 0-2 years of quantitative or engineering experience
• Strong technical aptitude with demonstrated experience and knowledge of programming languages (Python, MATLAB, R, or equivalent)
• Exceptional problem solving and quantitative skills (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics)
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to intellectual integrity, self‑drive, maturity, and ability to collaborate
• Detail‑orientation, ability to multi‑task

The salary range for this role is expected to be $140,000 to $160,000. This range that we in good faith believe is accurate for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending upon factors such as skills, experience, location, or other business and organizational needs. This wage range may also be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY