AQR Capital Management is looking to add a Senior Researcher to their Integrated Research team to develop, enhance, and maintain sophisticated trading strategies for the firm.
Requirements
- Strong programming skills in Python (preferred) or similar languages
- Experience with research infrastructure and large-scale data systems is a plus
- Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: systematic macro (currencies and futures) strategies, text-based alpha signals, systematic options arbitrage, mid-frequency signal research
- Demonstrated success in independently generating and deploying alpha signals or strategies with measurable impact
- Experience in quantitative research at a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or asset manager
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and design of proprietary quantitative investment strategies.
- Design and implement systematic strategies focused on options, futures, currencies, or ETFs.
- Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to identify and validate alpha signals.
- Assist and guide the development of research infrastructure and analytical tooling to support scalable alpha research, simulation, and diagnostics.
- Add features to proprietary research systems to implement new research ideas.
Other
- B.S. in a quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Math, Engineering etc.), with advanced degrees preferred
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage research pipelines from ideation to deployment
- AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY
- 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.
