Aqr Capital Management LLC

Aqr Capital Management LLC

Global Stock Selection Research VP/ED – Technical Signals

Greenwich, CT · Vp

Sponsorship not specified$255k-$275kDetected 152 days ago
PythonExpressMachine LearningData AnalysisStatisticsResearchCollaboration

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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
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About the role

  • The Global Stock Selection (GSS) group is responsible for the portfolio management and research of AQR's strategies relating to individual equities and equity related securities across all global liquid markets.
  • Candidates should be motivated and enthusiastic about implementing new ideas and are expected to be hands-on and self-sufficient in conducting all aspects of research projects.
  • Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Perform statistical and economic research using alternative and traditional financial data to develop new alpha signals.
  • Successful researchers manage, in collaboration with supervising portfolio manager, all aspects of the research process including data ingestion and processing, data analysis, methodology selection, implementation and testing, prototyping, and performance evaluation.
  • Add features to proprietary research system to implement new research ideas

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python required
  • Ability to manipulate large financial data sets for empirical research and handle complex systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to express and articulate ideas and thought processes in both verbal and written form

Nice to have

  • B.S. degree from a top institution in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, operations research, physics or another quantitative discipline.
  • Advanced degrees preferred.
  • Experience in quantitative research at a top asset manager or hedge fund preferred
  • Experience with technical/market data based alpha sources at medium and long forecast horizons preferred

Skills

  • Strong quantitative skills with demonstrated understanding of mathematics, probability and data science.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is expected to be $255,000 to $275,000.

Benefits

  • The team is tasked with building all the firm's alpha models used in equity products.
  • 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.

Company info

  • AQR is seeking a talented Researcher to report to the co-Head of Global Stock Selection and collaborate closely on key projects and new initiatives.
  • Researchers manage all aspects of the research process including data ingestion and processing, analysis, methodology selection, implementation, testing and performance evaluation.
  • This role will involve collaboration with other researchers, portfolio managers, risk managers and traders to develop new and improve current investment strategies.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Equal opportunity

  • AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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