Business Development Analyst

About AQR Capital Management 

AQR is a global investment management firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver superior, long-term results for our clients by seeking to filter out market noise to identify and isolate what matters most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. Underpinning this philosophy is an unrelenting commitment to excellence in technology — powering our insights and analysis. This unique combination has made us leaders in alternative and traditional strategies since 1998.

AQR takes a systematic, research-driven approach, applying quantitative tools to process fundamental information and manage risk. Our clients include institutional investors, such as pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and sovereign wealth funds, as well as financial advisors.

Job description:

The Team

AQR is looking to hire full-time Analysts to join our U.S. Wealth team within the Business Development group. The U.S. Wealth team was created to engage with taxable U.S. investors and their advisors. The group is responsible for education, awareness and managing new and current client relationships for AQR strategies through dedicated coverage to the Family Office community, Registered Investment Advisor community, as well as elite advisors and teams within the major Broker-Dealer segment. 

Your Role

Specific responsibilities vary from team to team within the U.S. Wealth - Business Development group, but generally include some or all of the following:

• Provide support to senior members of Business Development whose objective is to build and deepen relationships with investors
• Build and run analysis centered around providing custom solutions for our taxable clients
• Liaise with members of Business Development and Product Specialist teams to customize marketing and review materials for client and prospect interactions
• Develop strong AQR product and asset class knowledge and demonstrate interest in the industry
• Proactively use databases and sales reports to assist senior relationship managers in managing their territories
• Complete assigned sections of Requests for Proposal/Information and Due Diligence Questionnaires and review in entirety before submission

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree; concentrations in Economics, Finance or Business
• High degree of intellectual curiosity
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Who You Are

• Hard working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Self-starter, able to work independently as well as within a team
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of finance and the investment management industry is highly desirable