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# 2027 Portfolio Implementation Analyst

- **Company:** AQR Capital Management
- **Location:** Stamford, CT, United States
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Standard Sql, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18088098?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18088098%2F2027-Portfolio-Implementation-Analyst-Connecticut-Greenwich

## About the Role

* December 2026 or Spring 2027 graduate in a quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Math, Engineering, etc.) with a desire to work in the financial services industry
 * A Bachelor's or Master's degree
 * Strong technical aptitude with demonstrated experience and knowledge of programming languages (Python, MATLAB, R) and SQL
 * Exceptional problem solving and quantitative skills (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics)
 * Excellent communication skills
 * Commitment to intellectual integrity, self-drive, maturity, and ability to collaborate
 * Detail-orientation, ability to multi-task

The salary range for this role is expected to be $145,000 to $155,000.This is the range that we in good faith believe is accurate for this role at the time of this posting.We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending upon factors such as skills, experience, location, or other business and organizational needs.This wage range may also be modified in the future.

## Description

A successful Portfolio Implementation Analyst will become intimately familiar with global financial markets, financial economics, asset management, quantitative investing and AQR's investment philosophy. This role offers the opportunity to work with senior investment professionals within the firm and exposes the candidate to all aspects of portfolio management, in particular:

 * Portfolio Construction: optimize portfolios based on model views, market frictions, and investment guidelines
 * Portfolio Implementation Research: research and improve portfolio construction and optimization techniques
 * Model Research: play an integral role in the implementation and improvement of new and existing systematic signals
 * Analytics: manipulate and analyze large datasets to identify patterns in the performance and characteristics of AQR's portfolios

Mentorship and constructive performance review will be a focus throughout your time as you work towards earning a full-time role.


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