2027 Research and Portfolio Management Engineering Summer Analyst

AQR Capital Management is a global investment firm focused on applying financial theory and quantitative research to investment management. The Research and Portfolio Management Engineering Summer Analyst will work with researchers to develop systematic investment strategies, implement research ideas, and build supporting software and infrastructure. The role also involves maintaining production workflows, data systems, portfolio tools, backtesting platforms, and cloud-based computing infrastructure.

What you'll do:

• Data ingestion and validation engine
• Portfolio Rebalancing and Order Generation Platform and Services
• Backtesters and related historical simulation tools
• Scalable, AWS-based storage and computing infrastructure

What they're looking for:

• Ability and desire to develop in Python (our primary language for the business)
• Ability and desire to develop in Java
• Understanding of design patterns and object-oriented programming techniques
• Knowledge of best practices for large scale application design, SOA, microservices, distributed compute, containers, and use of the cloud
• Strong attention to detail, passion for careful testing
• Excellent communication skills
• Finishing either a Bachelor's or Master's degree program between December 2027 and June 2028
• Mature and thoughtful, with the ability to operate within a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Hard working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, innovative environment
• Look beyond the surface level to understand the underlying details
• Understanding or experience in finance a plus