Aqr Capital Management Llc Careers

AQR Capital Management is a global investment management firm specializing in quantitative investing. Founded in 1998 by Cliff Asness, David Kabiller, John Liew, and Robert Krail, the firm applies systematic, research-driven strategies to manage assets across a wide range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities, and alternative investments. AQR’s mission centers on combining academic financial research with advanced data analysis and technology to deliver diversified investment solutions for institutional and individual investors.

Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, AQR operates globally with offices in major financial centers such as Chicago, London, and Hong Kong and employs over a thousand professionals. The firm is widely recognized as a pioneer in factor-based and quantitative investing, offering products such as hedge funds, mutual funds, and alternative risk premia strategies. Over the years, AQR has built a strong reputation in the asset management industry for its rigorous research culture, transparency, and leadership in applying academic finance insights to real-world investment portfolios.