Business Development Analyst - U.S. Wealth, Family Office

AQR•Greenwich, CT

7d•$115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

AQR Capital Management is seeking an Analyst to join the Family Office team within the U.S. Wealth group. The role supports senior relationship managers in building AQR’s presence and developing new and maintaining existing relationships with family office clients in the United States. The Analyst provides sales, administrative, and client support; uses databases and sales reports to help manage territories; and works with teams across the firm to address client requests. The position also involves developing knowledge of AQR products and asset classes and contributing to projects that improve team functionality and efficiency. The expected salary range is $115,000 to $125,000, with the final amount depending on factors such as skills, experience, location, and business needs. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Eligible employees are offered paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), and other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; concentrations in Economics, Marketing, Finance, or Business are specified.
1–2 years of relevant post-undergraduate experience at an investment management or asset management firm, consulting firm, or investment bank.
High degree of intellectual curiosity.
High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses are required.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Well-organized and detail-oriented.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of finance and the investment management industry is highly desirable.
Hard-working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment.
Interest in a long-term career trajectory in a sales role.
Enthusiasm for developing and implementing ideas.
Self-starter.

Responsibilities

Provide senior relationship managers with sales and administrative support, including preparing analysis, presentations, and client and prospect materials, and updating CRM databases.
Provide inbound and outbound client support, help service clients and quantify prospects, and send follow-up information.
Use databases and sales reports proactively to help senior relationship managers manage their territories.
Work with Portfolio Management, Portfolio Solutions, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Risk, and Trading teams to address client requests.
Develop strong knowledge of AQR products and asset classes and demonstrate interest in the industry.
Participate in projects and initiatives to improve team functionality and efficiency.