Business Development Analyst – US Institutional

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 looking past market noise to identify and isolate what matters most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. Our focus on practical insights and analysis has made us leaders in alternative and traditional strategies 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.

The Team

AQR is looking to hire a full-time analyst to join our Institutional Team within the Business Development group. The Institutional Team works with AQR’s clients in North America to provide solutions to achieve their investment objectives. Clients include a cross-section of the world’s largest institutional investors, such as public and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and foundations and endowments.

Your Role

Specific responsibilities vary from team to team within Business Development, but generally include some or all of the following:

• Provide support including scheduling of meetings; preparing analytics, presentations, client and prospect materials; and completing of RFPs and DDQs, to senior members of Business Development whose objective is to build and deepen relationships with investors
• Develop strong AQR product and asset class knowledge and demonstrate interest in the industry
• Provide inbound and outbound client support, including helping to service clients, quantify prospects, and sending follow-up information
• Proactively use news articles, databases and sales reports to assist senior relationship managers in managing their territories
• Work closely with Portfolio Management, Portfolio Solutions, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Risk, and Trading teams to address client and prospect requests
• Participate in projects and initiatives to help improve overall team functionality and efficiency

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree; concentrations in Economics, Finance or Business
• 1-2 years of relevant post-undergraduate experience at an investment management or asset management firm, a consulting firm or investment bank
• High degree of intellectual curiosity
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong GPA and SAT scores
• FINRA, Series 7 and 63 licenses desired but not required

Who You Are

• Hard working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Enthusiastic about developing and implementing ideas
• 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

The salary range for this role is expected to be $110,000 to $120,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is accurate for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending upon factors such as skills, experience, location, or other business and organizational needs. This wage range may also be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  EEO/VET/DISABILITY