Trading Operations Analyst/Associate

AQR Capital Management is a global investment firm that focuses on delivering long-term results through rigorous research and disciplined implementation in financial markets. They are seeking a highly motivated Trading Operations Analyst/Associate to support their global trading activities, ensuring accurate execution and management of trades while collaborating with various stakeholders.

What you'll do:

• Support the trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes from execution through settlement
• Monitor daily trading workflows and investigate trade, allocation, booking, pricing, and settlement exceptions
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to resolve operational issues
• Support daily production processes, operational controls, and end-of-day signoffs
• Assist with corporate actions, rights events, foreign exchange workflows, and other portfolio implementation activities
• Systems ownership and issue resolution across several proprietary and third-party Trading and P&L systems
• Research and resolve trade lifecycle discrepancies across multiple internal and external systems
• Analyze booking differences, commission discrepancies, market fees, taxes, and execution-related issues
• Escalate complex issues with clear supporting analysis and recommended next steps
• Maintain ownership of assigned issues through resolution while ensuring timely communication with stakeholders
• Identify recurring themes and contribute to root-cause analysis and long-term process improvements
• Support testing and implementation of enhancements across trading and operational platforms

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in investment operations, trading support, financial markets, or related discipline
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and Bloomberg Plugin)
• Bloomberg Terminal proficiency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SQL or another database-query language is preferred
• Exposure to Python or another programming language is a plus but not required. Specific use cases surround automation and/or data analysis
• Experience supporting an OMS, EMS, or comparable trading platform
• Familiarity with FlexTrade, Adroit, Geneva, CTM, Traiana, or similar systems is a bonus, but not required
• Exposure to one or many asset classes, including: equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures, options, swaps, or other derivative products

Benefits:

• This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.