Valuation Strategy Associate – Securities & Models

AQR Capital Management; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

AQR Capital Management in Greenwich, CT is seeking a skilled professional to join the Security Valuation group. You will own end-to-end valuation processes across multiple funds, oversee governance, and challenge pricing using independent judgment.

Collaborate with fund treasury, risk, compliance, operations, and external vendors, including auditors and pricing providers, to maintain accuracy and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in valuation or pricing.
• Deep technical knowledge of valuation methodologies.
• Strong understanding of corporate actions and their impact.
• Knowledge of derivatives and pricing inputs.
• Experience building or reviewing complex valuation models.
• Familiarity with SEC 2a-5 and UCITS frameworks.
• Ability to work independently in complex scenarios.
• Experience with auditors and third-party pricing providers.
• High attention to detail, risk management.

Responsibilities

• Execute the valuation function end-to-end with governance materials.
• Define and execute valuation strategy and operating model.
• Oversee daily valuation activities and price challenges.
• Apply independent judgment to valuation inputs and models.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and robust controls.
• Oversee pricing vendors and third-party service providers.
• Identify valuation risks and implement enhancements.
• Collaborate with auditors on valuation matters.
• Design and oversee complex valuation models.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

Bloomberg

DataScope

S&P Derivative Studio/PV

FundRun

Job description

AQR Capital Management in Greenwich, CT is seeking a skilled professional to join the Security Valuation group. You will own end-to-end valuation processes across multiple funds, oversee governance, and challenge pricing using independent judgment.

Collaborate with fund treasury, risk, compliance, operations, and external vendors, including auditors and pricing providers, to maintain accuracy and regulatory alignment.