About the role
About AQR Capital Management
AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998.
At AQR India, 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 in transparency and openness to new ideas.
The Team
The role is a within the Middle Office Engineering team. Our teams are small, motivated, and highly productive. Collaborating side-by-side with AQR operations professionals, you will become intimately familiar with the platforms and processes that run AQR.
Your Role
You will join an engineering team supporting one of the broadest business functions. You will design and build business applications for many sub-functions, including treasury, trade matching and settlement, portfolio accounting, fund performance, and others. You will also have key input into designing the future state of the technology stack for these functions.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
- 4 Years of work experience building web applications with C# and JavaScript/TypeScript
- Experience with Angular or other web frameworks
- Experience with AWS or other cloud providers is a plus
- Experience with AI development tooling is a plus
- Experience with SQL and/or No-SQL Databases a plus
- Outstanding coding, debugging, and analytical skills
- Good communication skills
- Experience with Source / Version control systems such as Git
- Familiarity with software development best practices
Who You Are
- Mature, thoughtful, and a natural fit for a collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Hard-working and eager to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Committed to intellectual integrity, transparency, and openness
- Motivated by the transformational effects of technology-at-scale
We believe that the next innovation to transform our business could come from anyone at AQR. Expect to be recognized not only for your diligence and hard work today, but for your vision for tomorrow. We are mathematicians, computer scientists and engineers, passionate about advancing financial investment management using technology.
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
AQR Capital is a data-driven investment firm where quantitative minds thrive, focusing on systematic strategies across diverse asset classes.
What's promising
- •AQR Capital emphasizes a research-driven approach, attracting analytically inclined professionals.
- •The firm offers diverse roles, from quantitative research to client services, supporting career growth.
- •AQR's systematic strategies provide stability and precision in investment management.
What to watch
- •The firm's quantitative focus may not suit those preferring traditional investment methods.
- •High reliance on data models could be a risk if market conditions change unpredictably.
- •AQR's competitive environment may be challenging for those not accustomed to fast-paced decision-making.
Why AQR Capital
- •AQR's systematic investment approach differentiates it from firms relying on discretionary strategies.
- •The company integrates advanced quantitative research into its investment processes.
- •AQR's global presence allows for diverse market insights and opportunities.
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About AQR Capital
AQR Capital Management is a global investment management firm that applies a systematic, research-driven approach to investment strategies across various asset classes.
