Quant Research Analyst: Futures & Commodities

AQR Capital Management; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 225,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AQR Capital Management is seeking a Research Analyst to join our quantitative team in Greenwich, CT. You will participate in signal research, data analysis, portfolio optimization, and risk management while collaborating with researchers and portfolio managers to develop and maintain trading strategies.

You will gain hands-on experience in quantitative research and asset management, with exposure to a leading, academically rigorous investment culture that values integrity, collaboration, and

Qualifications

• B.S. in a quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Math, Engineering).
• 2-3 years' work experience at a quantitative finance firm with exposure to commodities or asset classes.
• Programming skills demonstrated; Python preferred but not required.
• Strong problem solving and quantitative skills.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity; effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong GPA and SAT scores.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the development of AQR's proprietary quantitative investment strategies.
• Perform statistical and economic research on financial data related to systematic strategies.
• Work closely with portfolio managers to assist in the implementation of investment strategies.
• Add features to proprietary research system to implement new research ideas.
• Participate in the design and development of research infrastructure for economic and statistical research.

Skills

Python

Quantitative analysis

Statistical research

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in a quantitative field

Job description

AQR Capital Management is seeking a Research Analyst to join our quantitative team in Greenwich, CT. You will participate in signal research, data analysis, portfolio optimization, and risk management while collaborating with researchers and portfolio managers to develop and maintain trading strategies.

You will gain hands-on experience in quantitative research and asset management, with exposure to a leading, academically rigorous investment culture that values integrity, collaboration, and