AQR

Legal and Compliance Infrastructure Data, Associate/Vice President

AQR • $125K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Math, Computer Science, Data Science, or Finance
  • 3-6 years of experience in investment management
  • Ability to analyze large data sets
  • Familiarity with investment management products
  • Strong knowledge of financial instruments
  • Proficient in SQL and Python, including API and data science packages

Responsibilities

  • Perform data analysis for compliance monitoring
  • Create specifications for analytics-driven compliance solutions
  • Collaborate with engineers and legal teams on system development
  • Incorporate new tools to improve compliance operations
  • Introduce improvements to legal and compliance infrastructure
  • Design systems within the compliance control framework

Benefits

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

We are currently seeking an exceptionally talented individual with three to six years of experience working in the investment management industry to join our Compliance Department.

Your Role:
  • Perform analysis and use data science to build pipelines that feed into compliance monitoring and reporting processes.
  • Create functional requirements, specifications, and designs for analytics-driven solutions supporting compliance and regulatory operations.
  • Partner with software engineers and legal/compliance professionals to develop and refine solutions; contribute hands-on via coding, conducting data analysis, and constructing applications.
  • Explore and integrate new tools and third-party platforms to enhance compliance monitoring, data pipelines, and business analysis.
  • Contribute new ideas and continuous improvements to the firm's legal and compliance infrastructure.
  • Design and implement systems and processes in the legal and compliance control framework.

What You'll Bring:
  • A. or B.S (Math, Computer Science, Data Science, or Finance focuses preferred) and a minimum of 3-6 years professional experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work with large and complex systems and data sets, and apply analytical thinking to solve real-world business problems
  • Familiarity with the investment management industry and products, such as hedge funds, mutual funds, UCITS, and customized client solutions
  • Strong knowledge of financial instruments including equities, futures, forex, swaps, and fixed income
  • Proficiency in data tools and languages including SQL and Python, with experience using APIs and Python packages such as Pandas, NumPy, Streamlit, Plotly, and Seaborn
  • Familiarity with buy-side software and platforms, specifically those related to investment compliance, trading surveillance, and regulatory reporting is a significant plus.

Who You Are:
  • Intelligent, energetic and goal-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and exercise sound judgment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to confidently collaborate with various departments within the firm
  • A self-starter with the ability to follow through and complete tasks in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment
  • Able to digest complex concepts into clear and concise recommendations and actions
  • Experience with business analysis and data science workflows, including exposure to AI/ML tools for analytics is a plus
  • Excited by continuous learning, improving systems and processes, and driving efficiency in compliance processes

The salary range for this role is expected to be $125,000 to $150,000. 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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