2027 Business Development Analyst - US Wealth

AQR • Greenwich, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AQR is looking to hire a full-time Analyst to join our U.S. Wealth team, within the Business Development group. The Business Development group works with AQR’s clients in North America, Europe, Australia and the Middle East to provide solutions to achieve their investment objectives. AQR clients include a cross-section of the world’s largest institutional investors, such as public and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and foundations and endowments. AQR also serves the private-wealth community and Registered Investment Advisors.
The U.S. Wealth group was created to engage with taxable U.S. investors and their advisors. The group is responsible for education, awareness and managing new and current client relationships for AQR strategies through dedicated coverage to the Family Office community, Registered Investment Advisor community, as well as elite advisors and teams within the major Broker-Dealer segment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or related field obtained between December 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Hard working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment
• Interested in a long-term career trajectory in a sales role
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Enthusiastic about developing and implementing ideas
• Self-starter, able to work independently as well as within a team
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of finance and the investment management industry is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide senior relationship managers with sales and administrative support, including preparing analysis, presentations, client/prospect materials, and updating databases (CRM).
• Provide inbound and outbound client support, including helping to service clients, quantify prospects, and sending follow-up information.
• Proactively use databases and sales reports to assist senior relationship managers in managing their territories.
• Work closely with Portfolio Management, Portfolio Solutions, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Risk, and Trading teams to address client requests.
• Liaise with other members of Business Development to update marketing materials and leverage the firm’s intellectual capital (e.g., coordinate the distribution of AQR white papers, webinars and analysis).
• Develop robust AQR product and asset class knowledge and demonstrate interest in the industry.
• Participate in projects and initiatives to help improve overall team functionality and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level