2026 Risk Summer Analyst

AQR • Greenwich, CT

179d

About The Position

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, 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 transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.

Requirements

• December 2026 or Spring 2027 graduate in a financial and/or quantitative field.
• Strong interest in markets and risk management.
• Familiarity with financial instruments and risk metrics (including, but not limited to: risk exposures, duration, beta, volatility, option Greeks).
• Prior experience using a high-level programming language (e.g. Python, Matlab, C++) as a research tool.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the many types of market and liquidity risks when managing investment strategies and partner with a seasoned risk manager on a series of varied analytics.
• Incorporate the outcomes of successful research to develop methodologies for risk management, and improve existing ones.
• Provide quantitative support to risk managers, including monitoring of investment risk and market risk measures, across portfolios and asset classes.
• Support daily risk processes, including active risk management as well as limits monitoring and related escalation procedures.
• Participate in new projects, client development initiatives, and ad-hoc activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees