2025 Research Summer Analyst

Aqr Capital Management - Greenwich, CT

Full-time - Intern

Greenwich, CT

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

AQR Capital Management is seeking talented undergraduates for its Summer Research Analyst internship program. This 10-week summer program offers interns the opportunity to engage in real work, collaborate with experienced professionals, and gain insights into quantitative asset management and investment strategies. Interns will participate in AQR's Quanta Academy, which includes educational and networking events, while working on projects that contribute to the firm's innovative approach to systematic investing.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the development of AQR's proprietary quantitative investment strategies.
• Perform statistical and economic research on financial data related to systematic strategies.
• Work closely with portfolio managers to assist in the implementation of investment strategies.

Requirements

• December 2025 or Winter/Spring 2026 graduate in a quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Math, Engineering, etc.) with a desire to work in the financial services industry.
• Programming skills; Python preferred but not required.
• Strong problem solving and quantitative skills.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to focus in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Results oriented.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in quantitative research.
• Opportunity to learn about quantitative asset management and investment philosophy.
• Participation in AQR's Quanta Academy learning series, consisting of over 40 hours of educational, skill-building and networking events.