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AQR Capital Management · 10 hours ago

Market Risk Analyst

Greenwich, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$125K/yr - $135K/yr

2+ years exp

AQR Capital Management is a global investment firm focused on delivering long-term results through rigorous financial analysis. The Market Risk Analyst will support the Risk Team's daily activities by monitoring portfolios, conducting quantitative research, and developing risk methodologies.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Bring a common sense and practical approach to all market risk-related issues, as well as an understanding of the firm’s many investment strategies and products

Monitor investment and market risk across portfolios and asset classes

Support daily risk review processes, including limits monitoring and related escalation procedure

Review and record all risk determinations, ensure the timely execution of determinations and document the review process

Conduct quantitative research to develop and improve risk management methodologies

Organize, manage, and streamline internal risk reports and support the risk reporting needs of the firm

Support daily systematic risk control processes; manage exceptions and handle escalations

Review different types of models used at AQR, including alpha generating, portfolio management and risk models

Work closely with other teams across the organization to ensure that these functions and Risk Management are well coordinated on a daily basis

Qualification

Risk managementQuantitative analysisFinancial instrumentsPythonAnalytical skillsInterpersonal communicationProblem-solvingCritical thinkingDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a financial or quantitative field

Strong understanding and interest in markets and risk management

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

2-3 years of experience in an investment management firm or an investment bank

Familiarity with financial instruments and risk metrics (e.g., beta, volatility, VaR, option Greeks)

Prior experience using a high-level programming language (e.g., Python) as a statistical modelling and research tool

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

AQR Capital Management

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AQR is a global investment management firm dedicated to delivering results for our clients.

Founded in 1998

Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.aqr.com

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