AQR

2027 Business Development Analyst - US Wealth

AQR$110K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or related field (Dec 2026 - Spring 2027)
  • Eager learner in a collaborative environment
  • Interest in a long-term sales career
  • Well-organized and detail-oriented
  • Self-starter with teamwork capability
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Desirable financial industry knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Support senior relationship managers with analysis and presentation materials
  • Assist clients with inquiries and follow-up information
  • Utilize databases and reports for territory management
  • Collaborate with internal teams to address client requests
  • Update marketing materials and distribute AQR's intellectual capital
  • Acquire knowledge of AQR products and asset classes
  • Engage in projects for team efficiency improvements

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
Full Job Description
The Team

AQR is looking to hire a full-time Analyst to join our U.S. Wealth team, within the Business Development group. 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.

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.

Your Role
  • Provide senior relationship managers with sales and administrative support, including preparing analysis, presentations, client/prospect materials, and updating databases (CRM).
  • Provide inbound and outbound client support, including helping to service clients, quantify prospects, and sending follow-up information.
  • Proactively use databases and sales reports to assist senior relationship managers in managing their territories.
  • Work closely with Portfolio Management, Portfolio Solutions, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Risk, and Trading teams to address client requests.
  • Liaise with other members of Business Development to update marketing materials and leverage the firm's intellectual capital (e.g., coordinate the distribution of AQR white papers, webinars and analysis)
  • Develop robust AQR product and asset class knowledge and demonstrate interest in the industry.
  • Participate in projects and initiatives to help improve overall team functionality and efficiency.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or related field obtained between December 2026 and Spring 2027.
  • Hard working and eager to learn in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment
  • Interested in a long-term career trajectory in a sales role
  • Well-organized and detail-oriented
  • Enthusiastic about developing and implementing ideas
  • Self-starter, able to work independently as well as within a team
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of finance and the investment management industry is highly desirable


The salary range for this role is expected to be $110,000 to $120,000. 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.

This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

About AQR

AQR Capital Management is a global investment management firm that specializes in quantitative strategies. The firm was founded in 1998 by a group of former Goldman Sachs executives, including Clifford Asness, David Kabiller, and John Liew. AQR's investment approach is based on rigorous research and data analysis, and the firm offers a range of investment products, including mutual funds, hedge funds, and separately managed accounts. AQR is known for its innovative investment strategies, including its pioneering work in the field of factor investing. Today, the firm manages over $186 billion in assets for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals around the world.
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