Full-Time

Quantitative Front Office Engineer

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AQR Capital Management

AQR Capital Management

501-1,000 employees

Global investment management firm offering diversified strategies

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$145k - $165kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid

Greenwich, CT, USA

Requires in-office presence 2-3 days per week.

Category
Algorithm Development
Quantitative Research
Quantitative Finance
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Postgres
Pandas
NumPy
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience as a programmer with expertise in Python, NumPy and Pandas or similar quantitative stack.
  • Experience with SQL (SQL Server & Postgres preferred) is required.
  • Ability to design elegant solutions and the ability to translate design into high quality code.
  • Mastery of design patterns and object-oriented programming techniques.
  • Strong understanding of best practices for large scale application design, SOA, microservices, distributed compute, containers, and use of the cloud.
  • Strong attention to detail, passion for careful testing.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with global team members.
  • Ability to work with your business colleagues and collaborate on solutions and coordinate work across the team.
  • Understanding or experience in (quant) finance a large plus.
Responsibilities
  • Build or extend our data and services platforms, optimization, and orchestration and validation engines.
  • Develop SIG Tools, data and API infrastructure incorporating millions of data points.
  • Create intuitive research APIs leveraging cloud computing and cutting-edge visualizations.
  • Implement a high-performance historical simulation/back testing engine for vetting new product launches.
  • Design bespoke technology solutions that satisfy the needs of specific asset classes and research needs.
AQR Capital Management

AQR Capital Management

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AQR Capital Management provides investment management services with a focus on technology, data, and behavioral finance. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies that are based on a consistent set of principles, aiming to achieve long-term and repeatable results. AQR's products work by utilizing both qualitative and quantitative tools to create, refine, and test investment models, which are then systematically applied in portfolio construction, risk management, and trading. What sets AQR apart from its competitors is its integration of advanced technology and data analysis in the investment process, allowing for a more thorough approach to managing assets. The company's goal is to deliver value to institutional investors, such as pension funds and insurance companies, by providing well-designed investment solutions that enhance portfolio performance.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greenwich, Connecticut

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • AQR can leverage ESG investing trends by integrating sustainability metrics into models.
  • AI-driven platforms offer AQR opportunities to enhance strategies with machine learning.
  • Factor-based investing aligns with AQR's systematic approach, attracting institutional clients.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging fintech companies using AI could erode AQR's market share.
  • Passive investment strategies and ETFs may reduce demand for AQR's services.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on quantitative trading could increase compliance costs for AQR.

What makes AQR Capital Management unique

  • AQR combines financial theory with practical application for superior investment results.
  • The firm uses quantitative tools to process fundamental information and manage risk.
  • AQR serves institutional investors, including pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.

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