Business Development Strategy & Analytics Associate

AQR•Greenwich, CT

9h•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1998, AQR is a global systematic investment management firm. As quantitative investors, research is the foundation of everything we do. We manage a range of alternative and long-only strategies designed to meet the needs of institutional and wealth investors around the world. AQR’s culture reflects the firm’s academic roots and entrepreneurial spirit. Our collaborative environment fuels innovation and encourages employees to ask thoughtful questions, think creatively and bring new ideas forward. Continuous learning is an important part of the employee experience, helping our people build skills and grow throughout their careers. Employees at every level have opportunities to contribute, regardless of title or tenure. The firm has 800 employees with headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut and offices in London, Frankfurt, Dubai, Hong Kong, Sydney and Bengaluru. AQR is looking to hire a full-time Associate on our U.S. Wealth Team, within the Business Development group in a Business Development Strategy & Analytics role. 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. U.S. Wealth - 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. Role Overview As a member of the U.S. Wealth Business Development Strategy & Analytics team, you will work directly with senior leadership on the key priorities driving the growth of AQR’s US Wealth business. The role is a mix of strategy, analytics, and execution, with a focus on helping leadership make better decisions and ensuring the business is focused on the right things. You will work closely with the leaders of AQR’s US Wealth channels, including RIAs, Broker Dealers, and Family Offices, while also partnering across the organization with teams in corporate functions, operations, technology, and portfolio management.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree; Exceptional academic performance demonstrating achievement and commitment to excellence
3-5 years of experience in top-tier management consulting (MBB or equivalent; experience in Financial Institutions or Wealth & Asset Management practices is highly desirable)
Basic knowledge of the Wealth & Asset Management industry
Strong quantitative skills
Strong project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of internal colleagues across teams
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in managing large data sets
Ability to function at a high level of autonomy and be a self-starter
Ability to handle a wide array of issues – needs to multi-task and be willing to roll up sleeves and do whatever is needed

Nice To Haves

Experience in Salesforce CRM is a plus

Responsibilities

Work with U.S. Wealth leadership to define and drive key business priorities and growth initiatives
Build analytical models, including demand, pipeline, and financial models, to support decision-making
Evaluate new business opportunities, including potential corporate investments and partnerships
Analyze business performance and develop KPIs to track progress against goals
Identify issues, trade-offs, and areas that need leadership attention
Work across teams to keep initiatives moving and ensure follow-through
Partner with the sales team to analyze pipeline, client trends, and areas of opportunity
Support market and competitor analysis to inform strategy
Prepare materials for leadership meetings and business updates
Support adhoc projects across other channels including but not limited to Institutional and International Wealth, as needed