AQR

Investment Management

PortfolioImplementationAnalyst

$140–160k Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Portfolio Implementation Analyst at AQR. Skills: Portfolio management, Quantitative analysis, Investment strategies. Optimize portfolios based on model views. Interpret results of daily portfolio optimizations”

Industry & Context.

Investment Management
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Quantitative skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, quantitative or scientific discipline, 0-2 years of experience in financial quantitative environment, Programming languages experience (Python, MATLAB, R, or equivalent), SQL experience

Nice to Have

Technical aptitude

What You'll Do.

Optimize portfolios based on model views

Interpret results of daily portfolio optimizations

Devise trading plan to manage exposures

Analyze portfolio characteristics

Attribute performance drivers

Design portfolio implementation analytics

Enhance portfolio implementation analytics

Prepare portfolio analyses for clients

Improve systematic portfolio management practices

Coordinate design projects for workflow

Participate in automation projects

Implement new portfolios

Implement new strategies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborative environment; Work with researchers; Work with senior portfolio managers; Work with client relationship managers; Work with functional groups; Work with product teams; Work with business development; Work with client administration; Work with traders

Full Job Description

About AQR Capital Management 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 works closely with researchers to bring to market new systematic investment strategies and refine existing ones, applying a practical understanding of markets to portfolio management decisions. Portfolio Implementation Analysts manage portfolios across a broad range of investment mandates and across global markets in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. They oversee all portfolio level activities and manage the launch of new investment mandates, coordinating across senior portfolio managers, client relationship managers and key functional groups. Exceptional candidates will quickly gain significant responsibility to shape key aspects of portfolio / strategy construction and implementation. Your Role Our team is looking for an exceptionally talented individual to join the Portfolio Implementation team as a Portfolio Implementation Analyst. Portfolio Implementation team members are exposed to all aspec

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