Quant Researcher: Managed Futures & Commodities

AQR Capital Management; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; 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 the team and contribute to quantitative investment research, data analysis, and portfolio optimization. You will collaborate with researchers and portfolio managers to develop and maintain trading strategies, adding features to the research system and supporting the design of research infrastructure.

The role emphasizes hands‑on experience in quantitative research, communication skills, and a strong academic background in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a quantitative field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Math)
• 2–3 years of experience at a quantitative finance firm, with exposure to commodities, futures / managed futures (CTA), rates / fixed income, equities, or FX
• Programming skills with demonstrated experience; Python preferred but not required
• Strong problem solving and quantitative skills
• High degree of intellectual curiosity
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form
• 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 the purpose of conducting economic and statistical research

Skills

Programming

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

GPA/SAT strong

Education

B.S. in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

Job description

AQR Capital Management is seeking a Research Analyst to join the team and contribute to quantitative investment research, data analysis, and portfolio optimization. You will collaborate with researchers and portfolio managers to develop and maintain trading strategies, adding features to the research system and supporting the design of research infrastructure.

The role emphasizes hands‑on experience in quantitative research, communication skills, and a strong academic background in a