AQR Capital Management is seeking an Associate, Quantitative Front Office Engineer to enhance its investment strategies through sophisticated software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming, quantitative finance, and cloud-based infrastructure, combined with a collaborative mindset
Job Summary
The role involves enhancing a sophisticated low touch systematic rebalancing platform to manage investment strategies and order generation workflows.
Candidates will collaborate directly with researchers and portfolio managers to translate complex quantitative models into scalable engineering solutions.
AQR Capital Management values intellectual honesty and transparency, fostering an environment where employees challenge assumptions to find what makes financial markets tick.
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AQR Capital Management is seeking an Associate, Quantitative Front Office Engineer to enhance its investment strategies through sophisticated software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming, quantitative finance, and cloud-based infrastructure, combined with a collaborative mindset.
Salary
Base: $131,186.00-$185,000.00/year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Telecommuting permitted two days per week
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Java and Python object-oriented programming
Mathematical optimization techniques
Cloud-based distributed micro-services
Quantitative finance applications
Equity and macro asset class knowledge
Nice-to-have
Collaboration with researchers and portfolio managers
Rigorous testing and continuous integration practices
Architectural decision making experience
Code review participation
Intellectual honesty and academic excellence
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Three years of experience in quantitative software development
Experience with Java and Python languages
Knowledge of mathematical optimization and constraint setups